Welcome to the Develop Health API Quickstart Guide! This guide will walk you through the necessary steps to integrate our API into your application and ensure a smooth experience.

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1. Prerequisites

Before you get started, ensure that you:
  • Have an active Develop Health account.
  • Obtain API keys from your account dashboard.

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2. Authentication

Every request to the Develop Health API requires authentication. Use the provided API key as a bearer token in your requests. 
curl -X GET 'https://api.develophealth.io/status' -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_JWT_TOKEN'
Remember to keep your API key confidential.

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3. Base API Endpoint

All your API requests should be directed to: 
https://api.develophealth.io/

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4. Making Your First Request

Start with a simple request to check the API’s status: 
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_JWT_TOKEN" https://api.develophealth.io/status
A successful response will look like: 
{
  "status": "success",
  "error": null,
  "data": {
    "message": "API is operational"
  }
}

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5. Explore Key Endpoints

Our API provides a range of services. Here are some primary endpoints you might want to explore:
  • Run Benefit Verification: POST /benefit-verification
  • Send Prior Authorization: POST /prior-authorization
Each endpoint has detailed documentation on request parameters, possible responses, and error handling.

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6. Error Handling

Responses with HTTP status codes in the 4xx or 5xx range indicate errors. Common errors include:
  • 401 Unauthorized: Invalid API key or missing authorization header.
  • 404 Not Found: The requested resource or endpoint does not exist.
  • 500 Internal Server Error: An error on our server side.

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7. Stay Updated

You can check our Changelog for any updates, new endpoints, or changes to existing ones.

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9. Need Support?

Experiencing issues? Reach out to our support team for assistance.
Congratulations! You’re now ready to integrate the Develop Health API into your application. Let’s build a healthier future together!