Healthcare App Development Company. We Build It. We Run It in Production.

With Digital Scientists, a healthcare app costs $30K to $250K for an MVP, depending on how much it has to prove: a proof of concept runs $30K to $50K over about 4 weeks, an MVP with two or three workflows runs $75K to $150K over 8 to 12 weeks, and an enterprise MVP with several user types, EHR integration and AI runs $150K to $250K over 12 to 16 weeks. A full platform across multiple care settings typically runs $250K to $1.5M, phased. User types, integrations, compliance scope, platforms and AI drive the estimate, and the Blueprint sets the final number before the build starts.

HIPAA compliance is built into our architecture from sprint zero, not bolted on at the end. That means PHI encryption at rest and in transit, audit logging for every data access event, role-based access controls mapped to clinical hierarchies, and BAA-ready infrastructure. We've been through compliance audits and know what surveyors look for. Every member of our team is HIPAA-trained, and we execute BAAs before any PHI touches our systems. Learn more about our security approach.

Yes, we can integrate with your EHR. PointClickCare and Gehrimed are in production on platforms we operate today. Epic is integrated in an R&D environment and ready to harden for production scope. For Cerner, MatrixCare, and other systems we integrate via HL7 FHIR APIs, ADT feeds, pharmacy systems, and custom data exchange protocols. See our interoperability approach.

A focused MVP typically takes 8-12 weeks. A full-featured clinical platform with EHR integrations and multiple user types usually takes 16-24 weeks. We ship in two-week sprints, so you see working software from week two, not at the end. Most projects start with a two to four week Blueprint that sets scope and budget.

Yes, and for healthcare, post-launch is where the real work happens. We operate NeverAlone 24/7 across 130+ facilities in 7 states, managing uptime, deploying updates, and responding to incidents in real time. Healthcare apps are never “done”, they evolve with regulatory changes, new care settings, and clinical feedback. Our Production Support model provides ongoing development, monitoring, and scaling after launch.

Most healthcare app projects with us start with a Blueprint (from $25K, 2 to 4 weeks): user research, workflow design, technical architecture, and a calibrated build proposal. From the Blueprint, a typical custom build runs $250K to $1.5M with ROI in 12 to 36 months, phased and tied to clinical and financial KPIs. We also offer a Venture Studio path when an equity-aligned model fits, including operator-founder partnerships, co-build arrangements, and licensing a proven scaffold like NeverAlone for virtual care. If you would rather start building, Build with Us is two weeks for $10K.

Three mechanisms, all running in production today on NeverAlone. First, the app pulls discharge data from PointClickCare so the patient is not re-explaining their care plan; Epic is integrated in an R&D environment, and other systems integrate via FHIR, HL7, and ADT. Second, two-way video to a 24/7 clinical care partner intercepts a clinical event before a hospital trip becomes the only answer. 96% of NeverAlone events resolve in place. Third, RPM devices and patient-reported symptoms surface deterioration earlier than scheduled follow-ups would. The combination is what produces measurable readmission avoidance.

Yes. We have PointClickCare integration in production on platforms we operate. Discharge data, ADT feeds, medication reconciliation, and patient demographics all flow into the apps we build. Of the seven firms most commonly compared in healthcare app development, DS is the only one that publishes PointClickCare on its service page.

Three honest paths. In-house works if healthcare software is your business and you can hire and retain a senior product, mobile, and DevOps team for 12+ months. Hire a partner works if you have a clear scope, a healthcare operations team, and you want a defined first scope with you owning the IP. Venture studio works if the product is adjacent to your operating model, you want equity alignment, and you want a team that has run a comparable platform in production. DS offers all three engagement models, including equity-aligned partnerships and operator-founder programs.

Five things stand out. (1) We operate a healthcare platform we built. NeverAlone, one of our production proof points, runs on 26K+ patients across 7 states. (2) We have PointClickCare and Gehrimed in production, not just FHIR/HL7 capability, and Epic integrated in an R&D environment. (3) We publish dollar outcomes at platform scale: $10M PDPM revenue recovered, $20M+ verified client ROI across our healthcare portfolio. (4) US-based Atlanta team. Same engineers in your discovery sessions write the code that ships. (5) Two engagement models. Professional Services, where you own the IP, or a Venture Studio path with equity-aligned, scaffold-license, and operator-founder programs. See the full healthcare hub.