> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.develophealth.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart Guide

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.

```bash theme={null}
curl -X GET 'https://api.develophealth.ai/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.ai/
```

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## **4. Making Your First Request**

Start with a simple request to check the API's status:

```bash theme={null}
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_JWT_TOKEN" https://api.develophealth.ai/status
```

A successful response will look like:

```json theme={null}
{
  "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](/api-reference/changelog) for any updates, new endpoints, or changes to existing ones.

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## **8. Need Support?**

Experiencing issues? Reach out to our [support team](mailto:support@develophealth.io) for assistance.

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Congratulations! You're now ready to integrate the **Develop Health API** into your application. Let's build a healthier future together!