Healthcare Software That Passes Compliance Audits.
I've watched agencies blow healthcare timelines by 6+ months because they treated HIPAA as an afterthought. We architect with compliance from day one. Your legal team shouldn't be the reason you miss your launch.
Healthcare Development Is Different
I've rescued three healthcare projects mid-stream after the original agency discovered (too late) that HIPAA compliance isn't just checking a box.
Compliance is Non-Negotiable
HIPAA violations start at $100 per record. A single breach can cost millions plus destroy patient trust. Your development partner needs to understand PHI handling from day one, not figure it out during the security audit.
EHR Integration Complexity
Epic, Cerner, Allscripts - each has its own API quirks, certification requirements, and approval timelines. Agencies unfamiliar with healthcare integration underestimate this by months.
Clinical Workflow Constraints
Clinicians have seconds between patients. Software that adds friction gets abandoned. Understanding clinical workflows isn't optional - it's the difference between adoption and expensive shelfware.
Security Review Bottlenecks
Hospital IT security teams will tear apart your architecture. Missing encryption, inadequate audit logging, or unclear data residency answers can delay launches by quarters.
Legacy System Dependencies
Healthcare runs on systems older than most developers. Your new application needs to coexist with HL7 v2 messages, flat file exports, and databases that predate REST APIs.
Patient Experience Expectations
Patients compare your portal to their banking app. Clinical necessity is not an excuse for poor UX. Modern healthcare software must be secure AND delightful.
Built for Healthcare Compliance
We architect with compliance requirements as first-class constraints, not afterthoughts to retrofit before launch.
HIPAA+
Full administrative, physical, and technical safeguard implementation. BAA-ready architecture with proper PHI handling, access controls, and audit logging.
Required for any application touching patient health information in the US.
HITECH+
Breach notification procedures, encryption standards, and meaningful use compliance built into system design.
Extends HIPAA with specific technology and breach notification requirements.
SOC 2 Type II+
Security controls, availability guarantees, and processing integrity documentation for enterprise healthcare clients.
Often required by hospital systems and large healthcare organizations.
HL7 FHIR+
Modern interoperability standard implementation for clinical data exchange. R4 compliant API design.
The modern standard for healthcare data interoperability.
21 CFR Part 11+
Electronic signature and audit trail requirements for FDA-regulated clinical applications.
Required for applications in clinical trials or FDA-regulated processes.
State Privacy Laws+
State-specific requirements including California CMIA, Texas HB 300, and emerging state privacy frameworks.
Many states have requirements beyond federal HIPAA mandates.
Healthcare Applications We Build
From patient-facing portals to clinical decision support, we build software that works within healthcare constraints.
We start every healthcare project with compliance architecture - data classification, encryption requirements, access control models, and audit logging specs. Security isn't a feature we add later; it's the foundation everything builds on. Then we layer clinical workflow understanding and modern UX design on top of that secure base.
Patient Portals
Secure access to records, appointment scheduling, prescription refills, and provider messaging. Mobile-responsive, accessibility-compliant, and designed for patients of all technical abilities.
Telehealth Platforms
HIPAA-compliant video consultations with integrated scheduling, documentation, and payment processing. Built for clinical workflow efficiency, not just video calls.
EHR Integrations
Bidirectional data sync with Epic, Cerner, Allscripts, and specialty systems. HL7 v2, FHIR R4, and custom API integration with proper error handling and reconciliation.
Clinical Workflow Tools
Care coordination, clinical decision support, and documentation automation. Designed with clinician input to reduce friction and improve adoption.
Remote Patient Monitoring
IoT device integration, real-time data collection, alerting systems, and clinician dashboards. Built for scale with proper data handling and alert fatigue prevention.
Healthcare Analytics
Population health dashboards, quality measure reporting, and clinical intelligence tools. De-identification, aggregation, and visualization with proper PHI handling.
Healthcare Projects We Have Delivered
Real-world healthcare applications built with compliance, performance, and user experience in mind.
Healthcare Development Process
Compliance Architecture
We map data flows, classify PHI touchpoints, and design security controls before writing code. Your compliance team reviews architecture, not finished software.
Clinical Discovery
We observe workflows, interview stakeholders, and understand the clinical context. Software that fits clinical reality gets adopted.
Iterative Development
Agile sprints with clinician feedback loops. We validate with real users early and often, adjusting before patterns become technical debt.
Security Validation
Penetration testing, compliance documentation, and security review preparation. We help you pass audits, not just claim compliance.
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about healthcare development and working with us.
Do you sign Business Associate Agreements (BAAs)?+
Yes. We execute BAAs as standard practice for healthcare projects involving PHI. We also maintain our own compliance documentation and can provide evidence of our security practices for your vendor management process.
How do you handle HIPAA compliance in development?+
Compliance is architectural, not cosmetic. We design data flows with PHI classification from the start, implement encryption at rest and in transit, build comprehensive audit logging, and document access controls. We use HIPAA-eligible cloud services (AWS BAA, Azure Healthcare) and can demonstrate compliance to your security team.
Can you integrate with our existing EHR system?+
Yes - we have experience with Epic, Cerner, Allscripts, and specialty systems. We handle HL7 v2 messaging, FHIR R4 APIs, and custom integration requirements. We understand the certification processes and can work within your EHR vendor's requirements.
How long does a typical healthcare project take?+
Healthcare projects typically take longer than equivalent non-healthcare builds due to compliance requirements, security reviews, and integration complexity. A patient portal might take 4-6 months; EHR integrations can add 2-4 months depending on vendor processes. We provide realistic timelines during scoping.
What about ongoing maintenance and compliance?+
Healthcare applications require continuous compliance - security patching, audit log retention, access reviews, and documentation updates. We offer maintenance agreements that include compliance-focused activities, not just bug fixes.
How do you ensure clinical workflow fit?+
We involve clinicians throughout development, not just in initial requirements. Observation sessions, prototype testing with actual users, and iterative feedback loops ensure the software works in clinical reality, not just on paper.
Ready to Build Your Healthcare Platform?
Let's discuss your project requirements, compliance needs, and timeline. We'll provide an honest assessment of how we can help.
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