EU Health Data API
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This page is part of the EU Health Data API (v1.0.0-ballot: STU1 Ballot 1) based on FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) R4. This is the current published version. For a full list of available versions, see the Directory of published versions

Background

This section provides background and context for understanding the EU Health Data API specification.

Purpose and Scope

This Implementation Guide defines technical specifications for API-based access to European Electronic Health Record exchange Format (EEHRxF) data. See the home page for details on what is and isn't covered by this specification.

Regulatory Context

The specification addresses requirements from the European Health Data Space (EHDS) regulation. See Regulatory Anchors for details on how this IG relates to EHDS requirements and the work of the Xt-EHR Joint Action.

Understanding the Technical Approach

The following pages provide conceptual background to help readers understand the technical choices made in this specification:

  • Actors and Transactions - Defines the document-based and resource-based exchange patterns using a composite actor model built on IHE and HL7 specifications

  • Member State Architectures - Shows how the specification accommodates different Member State architectural approaches (centralized, federated, hybrid)

Next Steps

After understanding the background and context: