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

# Getting started with the Elation FHIR API

Elation EMR Standardized Patient and public health API adheres to the [HL7® FHIR® R4 specification](https://hl7.org/fhir) and requirements for the ONC Certified (g)(10) Standardized API.

## Who can access this API?

This documentation and API help our partners and customers (trusted developers) using Elation EMR integrate the API in their workflows to meet the requirements of the Standardized API for Patient and Population Services criterion § 170.315(g)(10) in the 2015 Edition Cures Update.\
Let us know you are interested in integrating with Elation. Submit [this form](https://www.elationhealth.com/contact-us/developer-sandbox-partnership/) to indicate your interest in integrating with Elation.

## Review and sign our API terms of service

The Elation API terms of service will be sent to your designated authorized individual who will review and sign the terms of service.\
You can access our full terms of use [here](https://www.elationhealth.com/api-license-and-usage-agreement/).

## Start using our API in our sandbox environment

After registering as a trusted developer, Elation sandbox API credentials will be sent. Test practices in our sandbox environment are PHI-free to keep your test data private.

Once registered, developers can register an application (client) and have grants approved by the Elation Administration for token generation. The Elation support team is also available to help walk through the steps.

## Practice grants data-sharing consent and fees

The data sharing entity (i.e. practice) provides written consent to provide production access to integration.

Start using our API in production. For further details on our ONC Certification and API transparency conditions, please refer to the link [here](/articles/fhir/standardized-api-g10)\
For client registration and token generation, follow the [Authentication and Authorization](/articles/fhir/authentication-authorization) guide.

Additional monthly fees may apply to integrators. API pricing is available [here](https://www.elationhealth.com/drummond-certification) or upon request by contacting [questions@elationhealth.com](mailto:questions@elationhealth.com).