Houston's healthcare ecosystem thrives on data exchange. Our healthcare APIs enable secure, standards-based interoperability that powers innovation and improves care coordination.
The API-First Healthcare Strategy
Modern healthcare requires systems that communicate seamlessly. APIs are the foundation of interoperability, enabling data exchange between EHRs, payers, patients, and third-party applications.
Our API Development Services
FHIR API Implementation
We build fully compliant FHIR R4 APIs:
- Patient Access: Patient-facing APIs for data access rights
- Provider Directory: Practitioner and organization resources
- Clinical Data: Conditions, medications, allergies, observations
- Claims and Coverage: Financial resources for payer integration
API Gateway Services
Enterprise-grade API management:
- Security: OAuth 2.0, API keys, IP whitelisting
- Rate Limiting: Protect backend systems from overload
- Caching: Improve performance for frequently accessed data
- Analytics: Usage tracking and performance monitoring
Developer Experience
Help partners succeed with your APIs:
- Documentation Portal: Interactive API documentation
- Sandbox Environment: Safe testing without production data
- SDKs: Client libraries for common programming languages
- Developer Support: Technical assistance and onboarding
Technical Implementation
Security Architecture
Healthcare APIs require exceptional security:
┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐
│ Client │────▶│ Gateway │────▶│ Backend │
│ Application │ │ (Kong) │ │ Services │
└─────────────┘ └─────────────┘ └─────────────┘
│ │ │
│ OAuth 2.0 │ Internal TLS │
│ + SMART Auth │ │
└───────────────────┴───────────────────┘SMART on FHIR
Enable secure third-party app authorization:
- Standalone launch sequences
- EHR launch contexts
- Scope-based permissions
- Token refresh workflows
Compliance Features
Built-in regulatory compliance:
- 21st Century Cures Act: Patient access requirements
- HIPAA: PHI protection throughout the API stack
- Audit Logging: Complete request and response logging
- Consent Management: Patient consent enforcement
Integration Patterns
Synchronous APIs
Real-time data retrieval for interactive applications
Asynchronous Processing
Bulk data export for analytics and reporting
Webhooks
Event-driven notifications for real-time updates
Ready to build your healthcare API platform? Contact ZIRA Software to discuss your integration strategy.