RESTful API Design Patterns for HIPAA-Compliant Healthcare Data Exchange
Author(s): Arjun Warrier
Publication #: 2509022
Date of Publication: 12.01.2019
Country: United States
Pages: 1-8
Published In: Volume 5 Issue 1 January-2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17251112
Abstract
As the use of electronic health record (EHR) systems, mobile applications, and connected clinical systems has become more pervasive, the need for frictionless, secure, and standards-based health care data exchange has only increased. Classic approaches to health care system integration—frequently involving the use of HL7 v2. x messages and point-to-point interfaces – are not designed for the agility, scalability, and security required of a modern digital health ecosystem. These challenges are especially pronounced when incorporating third-party solutions, such as allowing patient access to data or facilitating cross-organizational workflows. In this context, API-first architecture and RESTful API design principles serve as a disruptive form of healthcare interoperability that aligns with regulatory, technical, and operational requirements.
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