Native Mobile App Development for Healthcare Companies
Your healthcare app needs to work perfectly on day one. No crashes during patient consultations, no security gaps that invite HIPAA violations, no performance issues that kill user adoption. Pi Tech builds native mobile apps that pass FDA scrutiny while patients actually use them.
At Pi Tech, We Build Healthcare Native Mobile Apps That Survive Real-World Clinical Use and Regulatory Audits Without Breaking Your Timeline or Budget
Most healthcare apps fail because developers don't understand medical workflows. We've built native iOS and Android apps for hospitals, medical device companies, and health tech startups that need FDA-compliant software that works.
How We Build Healthcare Native Mobile Apps That Work
iOS Native Development for Medical Applications
Healthcare iOS apps need more than pretty interfaces. They need rock-solid performance during critical patient moments, seamless integration with existing hospital systems, and security that keeps PHI protected while maintaining usability that clinicians will adopt.
• HIPAA-compliant architecture from day one, not bolted on later
• Integration with Epic, Cerner, and other major EHR systems
• Offline functionality that works when hospital WiFi doesn't
• Performance optimization for medical imaging and real-time data
Android Native Development for Healthcare Organizations
Android dominates global healthcare markets, especially in emerging regions and cost-conscious health systems. We build Android apps that handle the fragmentation challenges while maintaining consistent performance across devices that medical staff actually use in clinical settings.
• Device compatibility testing across medical-grade tablets and phones
• Custom security layers that exceed standard Android protections
• Integration with hospital-specific hardware and peripheral devices
• Scalable architecture that grows with your organization's needs
Medical Device Integration and IoT Connectivity
Your mobile app isn't standalone. It needs to talk to medical devices, wearables, and IoT sensors without dropping connections or corrupting data. We build the bridges between your app and the medical hardware ecosystem.
• Bluetooth LE integration for medical sensors and monitoring devices
• Real-time data synchronization with cloud-based analytics platforms
• Custom protocols for proprietary medical device communication
• Fail-safe mechanisms that protect patient data during connectivity issues
Regulatory Compliance and FDA Submission Support
FDA submission isn't an afterthought. We build apps with 510(k) and De Novo pathways in mind from the first line of code. Every feature gets documented, every requirement gets traced, every test gets recorded.
• Complete design controls documentation throughout development
• Risk management files that satisfy ISO 14971 requirements
• Clinical evaluation support and post-market surveillance planning
• Quality management system integration for ongoing compliance
Pi Tech Advantage for Healthcare Native Mobile App Development
Specless Engineering for Healthcare Apps
Traditional specs kill healthcare projects. Medical workflows change, regulations evolve, clinical needs shift. We use scope abstraction to build apps that adapt without starting over. Weekly demos keep you seeing progress while we handle the technical complexity.
Senior-Only Development Team
No junior developers learning HIPAA on your dime. Our team consists entirely of senior engineers who've built healthcare software before. They know medical terminology, understand clinical workflows, and can architect solutions that scale with your organization.
Healthcare Regulatory Expertise
We speak FDA fluently. Our team has guided multiple medical device software products through regulatory approval. We know what documentation the FDA expects, how to structure your quality management system, and how to build software that passes audits.
Privacy and Security Built In
HIPAA compliance isn't a checkbox. We architect apps with privacy by design, implement encryption that actually works, and build access controls that match real clinical workflows. Your PHI stays protected without making the app impossible to use.
Case Study: iPad App That Revolutionized Patient Intake
Vytalize needed to transform their manual patient intake process into a digital experience. Their vision: a patient-friendly iPad app that would drive enrollment in care programs while streamlining clinic operations.
Paper-based check-ins were inefficient. They needed a mobile solution that worked for patients of all ages and technical abilities.
Our Solution
Pi Tech developed an iPad app designed specifically for patient intake.
- Streamlined patient check-in by collecting demographic information and integrating with Vytalize's existing API
- Dynamic intake forms that adapt to each provider's specific requirements, with patients reviewing and signing personalized forms
- Insurance capture capabilities allowing patients to upload insurance cards through photos, barcodes, or QR codes
The app makes it easy for patients to access information about Vytalize's care programs and schedule follow-ups via SMS. The mobile experience had to be intuitive enough for any patient to use without assistance.
The iPad app successfully digitized Vytalize's intake process, driving program enrollment and improving operational efficiency across their practices.
Technologies: Swift (iOS), React (web), Twilio for SMS notifications, internal APIs for patient lookup.
When to Outsource Native Mobile App Development
Your FDA Submission Timeline Won't Wait for App Development Learning Curves
Medical device approval windows are narrow. Your hardware is ready, your clinical data looks good, but your mobile app component needs to be bulletproof for FDA review. Internal teams learning iOS development while racing toward submission deadlines create risk you can't afford.
Hospital IT Integration Requires Mobile Expertise You Don't Have
Your app needs to work with Epic, talk to medical devices, and handle the security requirements that hospital IT departments demand. Building these integrations wrong means months of rework and frustrated clinical staff who won't adopt your solution.
HIPAA Compliance Gaps Could Kill Your Entire Product
One privacy violation destroys years of development work and regulatory progress. Healthcare mobile apps need security architecture that goes beyond standard consumer app protections. Getting this wrong isn't just expensive—it's potentially fatal to your business.
Your Investors Want Progress But You're Stuck in Development
Healthcare apps are complex. Medical workflows are complicated. Regulatory requirements are demanding. Your development team is talented but they're drowning in requirements they've never seen before. Meanwhile, your runway is shortening and investors want to see working software.
Our Healthcare Native Mobile App Development Services
We handle every aspect of healthcare mobile app development, from initial concept through FDA submission and post-market updates.
Custom Healthcare iOS App Development
Native iOS apps built specifically for healthcare workflows, with deep integration into Apple's HealthKit ecosystem and enterprise-grade security that hospital IT departments approve without hesitation.
Android Native App Development for Medical Organizations
Android apps that work across the fragmented healthcare device landscape, with custom security implementations and integration capabilities that connect with existing hospital infrastructure seamlessly.
Medical Device Mobile App Integration
Mobile apps that control medical devices, collect sensor data, and manage patient information while maintaining the real-time performance and reliability that medical applications demand.
FDA-Compliant Mobile App Development
Mobile applications built with regulatory approval in mind, including complete design controls documentation, risk management files, and quality management system integration that streamlines your FDA submission process.
Healthcare App Modernization and Migration
Legacy healthcare mobile apps that need updating for new iOS/Android versions, enhanced security requirements, or expanded functionality without losing existing clinical data or disrupting established workflows.
What Our Clients Say
“In my 20 years of working at technology companies such as Amazon, Groupon, Opendoor, and Jawbone, if I had to pick one person to solve a complicated technology challenge in the shortest time possible, Michael [CTO @ Pi Tech] would be at the top of my list. He is resourceful, scrappy, and has focus, unlike anyone I have ever seen.”
Jason Child
CFO, Arm - Former CFO, Splunk, OpenDoor, Groupon
"We’re impressed with their ability to exceed our expectations and go beyond the scope of the project. In addition, they’re very flexible and highly capable of delivering quality work."
David Hose
COO, Blockware Solutions
"Working with Pi Tech was very easy. They streamlined and managed their engineering time to avoid a large bill, and I was pleasantly surprised with their delivery."
Pat Downing
CTO, Action Title Research
“In my 20 years of working at technology companies such as Amazon, Groupon, Opendoor, and Jawbone, if I had to pick one person to solve a complicated technology challenge in the shortest time possible, Michael [CTO @ Pi Tech] would be at the top of my list. He is resourceful, scrappy, and has focus, unlike anyone I have ever seen.”
Jason Child
CFO, Arm - Former CFO, Splunk, OpenDoor, Groupon
"For anyone who is looking to get the job done, Michael [Pi Tech CTO] has never let me down. He’s a 24/7 soldier, from experimentation to design to hard-crafted one-offs. Michael is a jack-of-all-trades in addition to being a great manager and leader. You would be lucky to have his hands and mind in translating your vision into a tangible device or solution."
Steven Goldstein
CEO, MYTI.ai
"Michael [Pi Tech CTO] relishes tackling and solving the toughest technical problems. He has the ability to almost intuitively find the core of a solution to a difficult problem, but understands and practices the principle that the core idea to solving a difficult problem is often the first step in a long process to achieve a fully workable solution. He has an extraordinary work ethic, and focuses until the job is completely done."
Ross Bott
President & CEO, SEVEN Networks
Ready to Build Healthcare Mobile Apps That Actually Work?
Stop fighting with development teams who don't understand healthcare. Stop worrying about FDA submissions that might fail because of mobile app compliance gaps. Stop watching competitors ship while your app stays stuck in development.
Pi Tech builds healthcare native mobile apps that work in real clinical environments and pass regulatory review.
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