Verification API
Programmatic access to ASCS certification verification for authorized integrations.
API Overview
The ASCS Verification API enables authorized third parties to programmatically verify certification status. This API is designed for healthcare platforms, referral networks, and compliance systems that need to validate ASCS certification in real-time.
Secure
API key authentication with rate limiting to prevent abuse.
Real-Time
Status updates reflected within 24 hours of any change.
RESTful
Standard REST API with JSON responses for easy integration.
Verification Endpoint
GET /api/v1/verify/{certification_id}Returns the current certification status for the specified certification ID.
Response Fields
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| organization_name | string | Legal name of the certified organization |
| certification_id | string | Unique certification identifier |
| status | enum | Current status: "active", "suspended", "revoked", "expired" |
| category | string | Certification category (e.g., "Home Care Agency") |
| issue_date | ISO 8601 | Date certification was issued |
| expiry_date | ISO 8601 | Date certification expires |
Example Response
{
"organization_name": "Sunrise Senior Care LLC",
"certification_id": "ASCS-2025-001234",
"status": "active",
"category": "Home Care Agency",
"issue_date": "2025-01-15T00:00:00Z",
"expiry_date": "2026-01-15T00:00:00Z",
"verified_at": "2025-12-15T14:30:00Z"
}Intended Users
Healthcare Platforms
Care coordination platforms, referral networks, and healthcare directories that need to display or verify ASCS certification status for listed providers.
Compliance Systems
Vendor management systems, compliance monitoring tools, and due diligence platforms that track certification status as part of provider qualification.
Insurance & Payers
Insurance companies, managed care organizations, and payers that consider ASCS certification as part of network credentialing or quality assessment.
Technology Partners
Software vendors and technology platforms that integrate certification verification into their products for healthcare industry clients.
Rate Limiting & Access
Rate Limits
API Access
API access requires an approved API key. To request API access:
- 1.Submit an API access request to [email protected]
- 2.Include your organization name, intended use case, and estimated request volume
- 3.Upon approval, you will receive API credentials and documentation
- 4.API access is subject to ASCS API Terms of Service
Verification-Only Disclaimer
The Verification API provides certification status information only. API responses do not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee of any organization's services or quality of care.
API users are responsible for their own due diligence and should not rely solely on ASCS certification status when making decisions about care providers.
ASCS certification is a private, voluntary certification and does not replace state or federal licensing requirements. API users should verify regulatory compliance through appropriate government channels.