KPi-Tech built a Java application to replace the interface engine to parse and store healthcare data securely for scanning solutions company in United States.
Business Vertical:
Software Development
Region:
USA
Main Challenge:
Security
Overview
Business Need
Our client required a solution to replace their current interface engine. However, available interface engines were not open source and therefore expensive. Adopting a new engine would have also added monthly maintenance costs. Additionally, our client's interface requirements were minimal, making it unnecessary to employ an interface engine
Challenges
To address these challenges, our team at KPi-Tech proposed developing a customized application. However, this presented new challenges, including ensuring that new APIs were secure and ensuring that the new application had all the functions of an interface engine to capture all the necessary data.
Solution
As part of the solution, we create a
Custom Java-based
application that
listens to HL7 messages on a specific port from the hospital software. The
application sends an acknowledgment back to the hospital software
immediately after receiving the message, and it parses HL7 messages and
stores them in the database. The application also includes an error handler
to
manage message receive errors, parsing HL7 message errors, and message
processing errors, with alerts sent via email.
The custom Java application was built using Java 11, Spring JDBC, Spring
Core,
Maven, Apache Camel, Apache Mina, JavaMail, and MSSQL Server. The
application provides enhanced security as it runs in a secure private
network
that is not available publicly. Camel offers encryption/decryption services
to
secure payloads or selectively apply encryption/decryption capabilities on
portions/sections of a payload. The data encryption is as per HIPAA
standards,
ensuring compliance.
Plugins Used:
-
Apache Camel -
This plugin will receive HL7 messages and routes to Apache Mina from the scanning software
-
Apache MINA -
Runs standalone application & acknowledges using Happi
Technologies and Tools:
Java 11, Spring JDBC, Spring Core, Maven, Apache Camel, Apache Mina, JavaMail, and MSSQL Server
Result
Our experts successfully replaced an interface engine with a Java-based custom application to parse and store healthcare data securely. The standalone application was built at half the price of an interface engine without any recurring or maintenance costs, making it a cost-effective solution for our client. Our client was pleased with the results and appreciated the tailored solution we provided.
We believe in a collaborative partnership when developing custom software. Our team works closely with your company to seamlessly integrate quality, value, and service into your unique applications.
Abbreviations
- HL7: Health Level Seven (HL7) is a standard for exchanging information between medical information systems.
- HL7 message: HL7 is a messaging standard that enables clinical applications to exchange data
