Managed storage and processing of healthcare data in FHIR, HL7v2, and DICOM formats on Google Cloud.
What is the Healthcare API?
The Healthcare API is a fully managed service for storing and processing healthcare data on Google Cloud. It enables secure management of clinical data in standardized formats like FHIR R4, HL7v2, and DICOM while meeting strict compliance requirements such as HIPAA and GDPR.
The service offers native integration with other Google Cloud services like BigQuery for analytics, Cloud Storage for archiving, and Vertex AI for ML-based diagnostics. With 99.5% monthly uptime, the Healthcare API is suitable for mission-critical healthcare applications.
Common Use Cases
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Centralized storage of patient data in FHIR format enables cross-institutional data exchange. Structured data models facilitate interoperability between different hospital systems and practice management software.
Medical Image Management (PACS)
DICOM store enables storage and retrieval of medical images such as CT, MRI, and X-rays. Integration with Cloud Healthcare API facilitates AI-powered image analysis and diagnostic support.
Clinical Research and Analytics
Linking Healthcare API with BigQuery enables SQL-based analysis of clinical data. De-identification of sensitive data through integrated DLP functions protects patient privacy in research projects.
System Interoperability
HL7v2 message processing enables connection of existing hospital information systems. FHIR APIs provide modern RESTful interfaces for new applications and mobile health apps.
Healthcare API Comparison
vs. AWS HealthLake: Google Cloud offers native BigQuery integration for analytics, AWS is stronger in machine learning for health data. Healthcare API supports more standardized formats out-of-the-box.
vs. Azure Health Data Services: Comparable FHIR support, Google Cloud excels with superior ML integration through Vertex AI. Azure offers tighter Microsoft 365 integration for healthcare facilities.
Integration with innFactory
As a Google Cloud partner, innFactory supports you in implementing the Healthcare API: FHIR data modeling, HL7v2 migration, compliance architecture, BigQuery analytics, and AI integration.
Contact us for consultation on Healthcare API and GDPR-compliant healthcare data management.
Available Tiers & Options
Standard
- Fully managed
- Automatic scaling
- Native GCP integration
- HIPAA and GDPR compliant
- Pricing varies by usage
- Complex compliance requirements
Typical Use Cases
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Healthcare API?
The Healthcare API enables secure storage and processing of healthcare data in standardized formats like FHIR R4, HL7v2, and DICOM. It provides fully managed data stores with built-in compliance features for HIPAA and GDPR.
Which data formats are supported?
The Healthcare API supports FHIR R4 for structured clinical data, HL7v2 for message exchange between systems, and DICOM for medical imaging. All formats can be managed through RESTful APIs.
Is the Healthcare API GDPR compliant?
Yes, the Healthcare API is available in EU regions and meets all GDPR requirements. Google Cloud provides comprehensive privacy controls, encryption, and compliance certifications for healthcare data.
How does integration with existing hospital systems work?
The Healthcare API provides REST APIs and client libraries for common programming languages. It supports HL7v2 message import from existing systems and FHIR APIs for modern integrations. Connectivity can be established via Cloud VPN or Interconnect.
What security features does the Healthcare API offer?
The Healthcare API encrypts all data at rest and in transit. It provides detailed audit logs, IAM-based access control, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for sensitive data, and VPC Service Controls for network isolation.
What does the Healthcare API cost?
Billing is based on storage volume, API requests, and network traffic. FHIR store storage costs approximately $0.15 per GB/month, DICOM storage approximately $0.01 per GB/month. Detailed pricing can be found in the official Google Cloud pricing list.
