CMS.gov vs Open Data NHS Scotland
If you need a Health API that's easy to integrate, go with Open Data NHS Scotland.
Open Data NHS Scotland
Medical reference data and statistics by Public Health Scotland
CMS.gov
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
Open Data NHS Scotland
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | CMS.gov | Open Data NHS Scotland |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Unknown |
When to use which?
Open Data NHS Scotland is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.