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Eka Connect

EKA Connect is a developer-friendly platform designed for healthcare integration. It helps external clients easily access our APIs, making it simple for them to onboard and authenticate users seamlessly.

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Why Choose EKA Connect?

Choosing Eka Connect is a smart decision because of its strong focus on security and reliability. Here’s why:

  1. Security you can trust: Eka Connect uses top-tier security measures to keep your data safe and protected at all times.
  2. Reliability you can count on: With Eka Connect, you get a stable and dependable platform that you can rely on, whether you’re connecting with clients or managing important data.
  3. Fast and efficient: Eka Connect is built for speed, making sure your data is processed quickly and communication flows smoothly, so your work gets done without any slowdowns.
  4. Easy to maintain: Eka Connect is hassle-free to maintain, with regular updates and support to keep everything running smoothly, reducing downtime and keeping performance high.

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How to Get Started with EKA Connect

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1. Onboarding

Pre-requisites

  • Client ID: A unique identifier assigned to a third-party application interacting with Eka’s API.
  • Client Secret: It is a confidential key, similar to a password used alongside the Client ID.

Obtain the Client ID and Client Secret

  • Contact Eka’s support team to request your Client ID and Client Secret via Email.
  • Email - ekaconnect@eka.care

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2. Authentication

EKA Connect’s API authentication process ensures secure access to sensitive healthcare data by using a strong and reliable system. Authentication helps confirm that the person or application making the request is who they claim to be. This ensures that the right user or system is interacting with the API.

How to Authenticate with EKA’s API

1. Get an Access Token

To start, you need to authenticate your client (your app) using the login API. When you log in with your Client ID and Client Secret, you’ll receive two tokens:

  • Access Token: A short-lived token that you include in every API request to prove that your app is authorized. This token typically expires after 30 minutes, meaning you’ll need to use refresh token api to create new one.(Access Token API)
  • Refresh Token: A longer-lived token that helps you get a new Access Token when the old one expires, without having to log in again. (Refresh Token API)

2. Use the Access Token

Once you have your Access Token, include it in the authentication header of all your API requests. This tells EKA that your app is authorized to access the data and services.

3. Handle Token Expiration

Access Tokens don’t last forever, they will eventually expire for security reasons. When this happens, you’ll get a 401 Unauthorized error. When that happens use Refresh Token to call the refresh API and get a new Access Token.

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What Comes After Authentication?

Once you’ve authenticated and successfully integrated with EKA Connect, you can access various services and features designed to support healthcare integration. Here’s what’s available:

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1. ABDM Connect(Reference)

Introducing the ABDM Connector: A Comprehensive API Suite for Easy Integration.

The ABDM Connector is designed as a powerful, plug-and-play API suite that simplifies the integration of various healthcare solutions into the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) ecosystem. Whether you’re looking to connect Electronic Health Records (EHR), hospital management systems, or other healthcare platforms, this connector facilitates seamless interoperability.

  • Full Support for All ABDM Functionalities: The connector offers a complete range of services required to connect to ABDM, including creating and linking Health IDs (ABHA), handling consent management, sharing health records, and much more.

  • Flexible Infrastructure Options: You can choose between using our shared cloud infrastructure—perfect for rapid deployment with minimal overhead—or setting up your own private cloud for greater control and security.

Whether you are a healthcare provider, technology partner, or hospital network, the ABDM Connector ensures a smooth, compliant, and efficient integration experience with the ABDM framework, empowering you to deliver better healthcare services at scale.

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2. Self Assessment

Once you’re authenticated, another important feature of EKA Connect is the Self Assessment tool. This feature allows healthcare providers, patients, and other stakeholders to assess their health status or other conditions digitally. Here’s what you can do:

  • Health Surveys: Patients or users can answer personalized health questionnaires that help assess their current health status.
  • Symptom Checkers: Users can input their symptoms, and the system provides a preliminary assessment or guidance based on the data.
  • Record Analysis: Healthcare professionals can analyze the patient’s health data collected through the self-assessment to make informed decisions.

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3. Doctor Tool Integration

After successful authentication, the Doctor Tool Integration feature enables healthcare providers to manage patient interactions and medical workflows more efficiently.

  • Appointment Management: Doctors can schedule, manage, and track patient appointments seamlessly through the platform.
  • Digital Prescriptions: Easily generate and issue digital prescriptions, which can be accessed by patients and pharmacies.
  • Patient Records Access: View patient profiles, health history, and medical records, including those linked through the ABDM.
ABDM Connect