FHIR APIs
Netsmart provides comprehensive FHIR R4 APIs that enable secure, standards-based access to healthcare data across provider and payer organizations. Our APIs are designed to support regulatory compliance, interoperability, and modern healthcare workflows.
API Categories
Certified and Regulated APIs are production-ready implementations that comply with federal regulations (21st Century Cures Act, CMS Interoperability Rules) and industry standards. These APIs support:
- Patient Access: Individual patients accessing their own health records
- Practitioner Access: Healthcare providers accessing patient data for treatment
- System Access: Automated system-to-system data exchange with bulk export capabilities
- Provider Directory: Searchable directories of healthcare providers and organizations
Previous APIs include earlier versions and general-purpose implementations that may be used for specific integration scenarios.
Implementation Guides
Our APIs implement multiple FHIR Implementation Guides (IGs) to ensure broad compatibility:
- US Core 6.1.0: Core FHIR profiles for US healthcare
- Bulk Data 2.0.0: Asynchronous bulk data export
- DaVinci PDex Plan-Net 1.2: Provider directory services
Getting Started
- Choose your API type based on your use case and regulatory requirements
- Review the documentation for authentication, endpoints, and data models
- Check Implementation Guides for detailed FHIR profiles and requirements
- Test in preview environment before production deployment
Certified and Regulated APIs
| API Type | FHIR Version | Provider APIs | Payer APIs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patient Access | R4 | Documentation US Core 6.1.0 | Documentation US Core 6.1.0 |
| Practitioner Access | R4 | Documentation US Core 6.1.0 | Documentation US Core 6.1.0 |
| System Access | R4 | Documentation US Core 6.1.0, Bulk Data 2.0.0 | Documentation US Core 6.1.0, Bulk Data 2.0.0 |
| Provider Directory | R4 | - | Documentation DaVinci PDex Plan-Net 1.2 |
Previous APIs
These APIs are maintained for backward compatibility and specific use cases:
Certified APIs (v1)
| API Type | FHIR Version | Documentation | Implementation Guides |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patient Access (v1) | R4 | Documentation | US Core 3.1.1 |
| Practitioner Access (v1) | R4 | Documentation | US Core 3.1.1 |
| Bulk Data Export (v1) | R4 | Documentation | Bulk Data 1.0.0 |
General Purpose APIs
- General Purpose FHIR R4 - Flexible FHIR R4 implementation for custom integrations
- General Purpose FHIR STU3 - Legacy FHIR STU3 support
Support
For technical support, implementation guidance, or questions about FHIR APIs:
- Documentation: Each API includes comprehensive guides, examples, and troubleshooting
- Implementation Guides: Follow linked HL7 specifications for detailed requirements
- Contact: Reach out to Netsmart support for integration assistance