- INDUSTRY: Healthcare
- Vertical: Data Management
- Location: California, USA
- Completed Date: 28-12-2020
Executive Summary
An organization in the healthcare sector sought to develop a robust Payer Portal to enhance healthcare data accessibility and provide valuable insights into API activity. The portal aimed to empower payers with administrative access to customize their tenancy and offer open API access to patient data in FHIR format. This case study examines the project's objectives, the developed solution, technologies utilized, and the achieved benefits, highlighting the commitment to regulatory-driven, innovative healthcare solutions.
Challenge
The organization is a leading provider of cloud-based platforms empowering data-driven healthcare. Recognizing the need for enhanced data transparency and administrative control, they initiated the development of a Payer Portal. This portal would not only offer insights into API usage but also provide administrative capabilities to payers, distinguishing their offerings in a competitive market. The organization identified the following key challenges and requirements:
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Limited API Visibility: Payers lacked comprehensive insight into the usage of APIs accessing patient data.
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Administrative Control: Payers needed administrative access to customize their tenancy and manage configurations.
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Regulatory Compliance: The solution needed to comply with healthcare regulations, particularly regarding patient data access and privacy.
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Data Accessibility: Open API access to patient data in FHIR format was required to facilitate interoperability.
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Competitive Differentiation: A unique, feature-rich Payer Portal would set the organization apart from competitors.
Solution
OktaBytes team helped the organization develop a comprehensive Payer Portal with the following features:
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API Insight: The portal provides detailed insights into API (FHIR) usage, catering to both business and technical users, and allowing clients to track accessed data.
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Admin Portal: A dedicated Admin Portal enables management of the application, including user, role, and permission management.
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Payer Portal: Integration with the Admin Portal, offering seamless navigation and data access.
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FHIR Data Preview: Functionality to preview FHIR API data within the portal.
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Operational Reports: Generation of additional operational reports to provide deeper insights.
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User and Role Management: Robust management of user profiles, roles, and permissions.
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Secure Access: Login, search, and logout functionality to ensure secure data access.
Tech Stack
Typescript
Angular
Java
SQL Server
AWS Services
ECS
API Gateway
S3
RDS
Cognito
CodeBuild
CodePipeline
Impact
Enhanced Data Accessibility: Open API access in FHIR format facilitates interoperability and data sharing.
Improved API Visibility: Payers gain detailed insights into API usage, enabling better tracking and management.
Administrative Control: The Admin Portal empowers payers with control over their tenancy and configurations.
Regulatory Compliance: The solution adheres to healthcare regulations, ensuring data privacy and security.
Competitive Advantage: The organization differentiates itself by offering a feature-rich, regulatory-driven Payer Portal.
Efficient Project Management: Agile methodologies and clear communication ensured timely delivery and project success
Conclusion
The Payer Portal project successfully delivered a powerful solution that enhances healthcare data accessibility, provides valuable API insights, and empowers payers with administrative control. By adhering to regulatory requirements and leveraging a robust technology stack, the organization created a differentiator product that strengthens its position in the healthcare market. The project’s success underscores the organization's commitment to innovation and data-driven solutions in healthcare.
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