Healthcare app development
that handles real patient data
Healthcare app development means building patient-facing software that handles sensitive data correctly: telemedicine, mental health, and wellness apps, with HIPAA-aware architecture underneath. We build all of it end to end, and we have shipped health apps with 10M+ downloads, from Stepler, which was Sweden’s #1 fitness app and now runs across 12 markets, to Menty, a men’s mental-health AI.
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Compliance is architecture
HIPAA is not a plugin you add at the end. It is how you design data access, storage, and audit logging from the first schema, and retrofitting it later costs far more than building it in.
Trust is the product
Patients hand over their most private information. The app earns that in its security and its UX both, because a person who does not feel safe never books the second visit.
Health data is messy and regulated
Device streams, record formats, and PHI rules all pull in different directions. Reconciling that data accurately and protecting it correctly is real engineering, not a checkbox.
What we build in healthcare
Every card is a real build we do end to end. Some run into our own case studies: our men’s mental-health app Menty, the fitness platform Stepler, and a telehealth therapy platform.
Telemedicine and telehealth apps
Video, voice, and text visits, provider matching, scheduling, and secure messaging, the full care flow from booking to follow-up.
Mental health apps
From AI-driven wellbeing tools to therapist platforms. We built Menty, a men’s mental-health AI, end to end.
Wellness and fitness apps
Habit loops, wearable data, and rewards that pay out. We built Stepler, which was Sweden’s #1 fitness app and now runs across 12 markets.
HIPAA-aware infrastructure
Encryption, access control, audit logging, and BAAs, the compliant foundation every patient-facing feature sits on.
Patient portals and booking
Registration, records, appointments, and reminders, the connective tissue between a patient and their care team.
Secure chat and video
Real-time messaging and calls built for privacy, so a consult stays between the patient and the provider.
The stack we build health apps on
Chosen for compliance, reliability, and scale, the places health products actually get judged, not for a spec sheet. React Native, React or Angular on the front, Node.js and NestJS on the back, with encrypted PHI storage and grounded AI where it is needed.
How a healthcare build starts
One senior team that has shipped health apps before, usually moving inside two weeks.
Tell us what you are building
A short call to understand the product, the stage, and the compliance scope, telemedicine, mental health, wellness, or a mix.
We scope it and match a team
We agree the build plan, the timeline, and a senior team across mobile, backend, data, and compliance that fits your stack.
Senior people ship it
Your team builds, backed by design, QA, and code review, with the security and data paths tested from the first sprint.
What HIPAA-compliant actually means
Compliance is an architecture decision, not a plugin you add at the end. In practice it comes down to four things we design in from the first schema.
Encryption in transit and at rest
Patient data stays unreadable if it is ever intercepted.
Role-based access with audit logging
Every touch of protected health information is controlled and traceable.
Signed BAAs with every vendor that touches PHI
The compliance chain holds beyond your own servers.
Data minimization
Collecting only the protected health information a feature genuinely needs.
What a healthcare app costs and how long it takes
Indicative starting points for a focused first build. The real number depends on compliance scope, integrations, and how much ships in v1, so we scope yours before quoting.
Video visits, scheduling, secure messaging
12 to 20 weeks
from ~$45k
Engagement models
Pick the model that fits your stage. You can change it as your roadmap changes.
Dedicated developer
One senior engineer, full-time on your health platform and managed by you.
- Full-time on one platform
- Works in your tools and process
- Design, QA and code review behind them
- Monthly rate, scale up or down
Best fit for an ongoing roadmap.
Dedicated team
A cross-functional pod covering patient apps, clinician dashboards, and compliant backend, ready to ship end to end without growing your headcount.
- Apps, dashboards and backend in one pod
- Ships end to end
- No new headcount
- Scales with the roadmap
Best fit for a build that spans several layers at once.
Project-based
A scoped build, delivered end to end against a fixed plan, price, and timeline.
- Fixed scope and plan
- Fixed price and timeline
- Delivered end to end
- Handover included
Best fit for a defined piece of work with a clear finish line.
AI-native delivery, not just AI features
Being AI-native is how we work, not a badge. Senior engineers pair with AI in the build loop to move faster and catch more, and because we ship production AI ourselves, an AI feature in your health app is home turf, not a first attempt.
Senior people, AI leverage
The same senior team, moving faster because AI carries the busywork while people own the hard calls.
Fluent with AI features
From Menty’s content engine to an AI coaching platform, we have shipped the AI itself, not just wired up an API.
Tighter loops, less waste
AI in review and testing catches more before it ships, which matters most where the data is sensitive.
Case studies
Products our engineers shipped under the same kind of constraints.
Building a health app that handles real patient data?
Tell us what you’re building and we’ll scope the compliance, the integrations, and the build with you.
Get a build estimateQuestions
How much does healthcare app development cost?
The budget drivers are compliance scope, integrations, and how much ships in v1. A focused telemedicine or mental-health MVP typically starts in the mid five figures over three to five months. The table above breaks it down, and our estimator scopes yours in minutes rather than guessing at a number.
How long does it take to build a telemedicine app?
A production MVP with video visits, scheduling, and secure messaging typically takes 12 to 20 weeks. Compliance review and store approval ride inside that window when they are scoped early rather than bolted on at the end.
What makes a health app HIPAA compliant?
Encryption in transit and at rest, role-based access with audit logging, signed BAAs with every vendor that touches protected health information, and collecting the minimum PHI needed. Compliance is an architecture decision, not a plugin.
Do you build mental health apps?
Yes, end to end. Menty is a mental-health app for men where the AI reads your content diet and curates a healthier feed, and the full technical case study shows exactly how it was built.
What tech stack do you use for healthcare apps?
React Native, React, or Angular on the front, Node.js and NestJS on the back, PostgreSQL or MongoDB for data, on AWS with Amazon Cognito for private sign-in. It is the same stack our shipped health apps run on.
How do I choose a healthcare app development company?
Ask for shipped health apps you can open, how they handle protected health information from day one, and who actually writes the code. A team that shows real builds and talks compliance before pricing is the safe pick.
Contact our team
Our team contacts you within 24 business hours
We collect all the key requirements from you
The team of developers prepares estimation
We can sign NDA since we respect the confidentiality of our clients