Getting Started
Ready to build with Opala? Our Getting Started page is your first step into seamless healthcare data integration. Whether you’re looking to explore CMS Implementation Guides, navigate our API documentation, connect with apps in our gallery, register your application, or launch the developer portal—we’ve laid it all out to help you move fast and build smart.
FHIR At Opala
Opala APIs align with CMS interoperability requirements, providing patients and payers with secure, standards-based access to health data. Built on HL7® FHIR® R4 and the SMART App Launch Framework—and guided by implementation guides such as Da Vinci PDex and CARIN for Blue Button®—our APIs are designed for seamless integration and patient empowerment.
Opala's interoperability Solutions
Opala’s FHIR® APIs are designed to power seamless data exchange across the healthcare ecosystem. Through secure, standards-based interfaces, our APIs enable real-time, member-authorized access to critical health data—supporting payer and provider interoperability needs. From patient access to provider directories and payer-to-payer transfers, Opala delivers the trusted infrastructure needed to meet regulatory requirements and fuel digital health innovation.
Our Interoperability Solutions are purpose-built to support CMS-mandated use cases with four key FHIR APIs: Patient Access, Provider Directory, Provider Access API and Payer-to-Payer Data Exchange.
Patient Access API
Secure, consent-based access to comprehensive member health data—built for third-party apps
Provider Directory API
Public, standards-based access to searchable provider directories—no authorization required
Payer To Payer API
Member-initiated health data transfers from prior to current payers—powered by Opala
Provider Access API
Securely share member’s clinical and claims data with in-network providers
Working With Opala's APIs
Opala equips developers with the tools and guidance needed to implement FHIR® effectively. Our platform supports powerful features for building efficient, scalable API integrations—whether you’re querying data, organizing resources into bundles, or handling large datasets with pagination. Dive into technical best practices and learn how to get the most out of your integration with Opala.
API Queries
Learn how to craft precise FHIR® queries using search parameters, modifiers, chaining techniques, and more
Using Bundles
Discover how to group FHIR® resources into bundles to streamline requests and improve data exchange efficiency
Response Pagination
Understand how Opala handles paginated responses to deliver large datasets efficiently and reliably
Opala's APIs support the following standards:
Release Notes
Stay up to date with the latest changes to Opala’s platform by reviewing our Release Notes. Each update highlights new features, enhancements, and fixes to help you get the most out of Opala’s APIs and tools.