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Google Maps API

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Product description

The Google Maps Platform is a set of application programming interface (API) and software development kit (SDK) that allows developers to embed Google Maps into mobile apps and web pages, or to retrieve data from Google Maps. Using a combination of APIs and SDKs, users can interact with the map to find their Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN).

How we use Google Maps API at VA

This feature is used by VA providers within the firewalls of the VA network. Authorized VA providers will be able to interact with the map to find their VISN. This set of APIs and SDKs is also able to display and analyze geospatial data on a map to help customers make decisions.

No VA Data

For SaaS products that do not contain VA-owned data*, there is now an expedited process that does not require a traditional VA authority to operate (ATO). Criteria include the following:

  • User owns a device (even if VA paid for the purchase of the device) such as a CPAP or glucometer that uses a SaaS product to share patient data (non-VA data*).
  • SaaS product has no direct connections or interfaces to VA systems or network.
  • Users consent to share their data (which may include PII and PHI) directly with the SaaS provider.
  • SaaS providers must have published terms and conditions for user consent.
  • VA providers access data in a view-only mode or with limited functionality per the user’s consent.

*According to Circular a130, anything that VA creates, collects, processes, maintains, disseminates, or disposes of by or for the federal government is considered federal information (VA data).

VA providers may not enter any VA information into this product; it must adhere to no VA data standards mentioned above.

The next step

If VA employees would like to use or purchase this previously approved service, please submit a SaaS inquiry form to confirm your use case and get procurement approval.

Submit a Request
Visit the Google website for more information.

This listing only applies to Google Maps API. Links to the company website do not extend approval to other products.

  • Status: Approved
  • VA Authorization Level: No VA Data
  • Funding: End-user funding required
  • Product Line: Health Care Administration
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