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app development
modern care
Today’s healthcare organizations are looking for more than off-the-shelf solutions. They need technology built around the way they work.
But many teams are still stuck with legacy systems, disconnected software or paper-based workflows. Field-based providers can’t access the data they need. Admin staff lose valuable time navigating hard-to-use software. And patients may lack convenient, digital ways to engage with care.
That’s where custom healthcare apps make a difference.
At Big Fish, we specialize in healthcare app development that bridges the gap between care delivery and operations. Here are just a few ways we support our healthcare clients:
- Build secure mobile apps that connect directly to your EHR
- Design intuitive scheduling and logistics tools
- Replace paper forms with digital workflows
- Create HIPAA-conscious apps for field-based providers
- Develop patient-facing apps for updates and care access
- Modernize outdated software and bring legacy systems into the cloud
- Build kiosk solutions that give patients access to key information on-site
As a trusted healthcare app development company, we help your team move faster, work smarter and improve the patient experience – wherever care happens.
healthcare apps we've built
We’ve helped healthcare organizations across the country modernize their operations, connect teams in the field and create better digital experiences for patients and providers alike.
Here are just a few examples of our healthcare app development services in action:
In-Home Care, Powered by a Custom App
A healthcare startup offering in-home physician visits needed a complete software suite – fast. We built a native iOS app for providers in the field, a web-based scheduling and logistics portal for the admin team, and a custom API to tie it all together. The result? Streamlined care delivery and real-time coordination between the field, the office and patients.
Patient Referral App for Providers
Gulfside Healthcare Services wanted to extend their web portal into the hands of their field partners. We built a cross-platform mobile app that allows providers to quickly and securely send referrals – no matter where they are. A major step toward a more connected, responsive care network.
Mobile App for a Nationwide Hospital Platform
A healthcare SaaS company serving hospitals nationwide turned to Big Fish to build the mobile layer of their platform. We designed and developed two native apps (iOS and Android), created the supporting API, and architected the entire system to integrate seamlessly with their existing software.
Digital Transformation for a Health Insurance Company
This client had a vision to modernize outdated processes, but lacked an internal dev team. Big Fish stepped in to design and develop a native iOS app to help clients navigate their health insurance journey. The project earned national attention and moved the organization toward a more modern, mobile-first approach.
Dental Lab App Provides Real-Time Updates
A national dental lab needed an alternative to phone calls for providing case updates to their dental office customers. We built a custom app for iOS and Android that gives dental offices real-time order status updates and alerts – cutting down call center volume and improving service for dental offices.
Medical Products App
A medical products company set out to solve a common problem: patients being left to navigate product decisions on their own. We developed a custom app that allows providers to recommend and order trusted medical products on behalf of their patients – right at the point of care. By ensuring patients receive the right products quickly and without confusion, the app improves adherence to care plans and supports better outcomes.
how we help
Every healthcare organization is different – which is why we build each app from the ground up.
Whether you’re solving for efficiency, compliance, or patient engagement, we deliver healthcare app development services tailored to your workflows, users and goals.
Here are some of the key features we deliver in our custom healthcare apps:
✓ Scheduling & logistics tools
Help staff manage appointments, provider availability and visit planning.
✓ EHR access & data sync
Securely connect your mobile app to existing EHR systems.
✓ Digital forms & documentation
Replace paper with intuitive, mobile-friendly data capture and task tracking.
✓ Patient engagement tools
Enable updates, reminders and communication through patient-facing apps.
✓ Role-based access controls
Protect sensitive data by tailoring access to each user type – provider, admin, patient.
✓ HIPAA-conscious design
Every app is built with compliance in mind, from login to data storage and beyond.
✓ Push notifications & alerts
Keep teams and patients informed in real time – no more phone tag.
✓ Kiosk-ready interfaces
Let patients securely access info or complete intake steps via in-clinic iPads or kiosks.
✓ Cloud-based architecture
Support scalability and remote access with flexible, secure cloud infrastructure.
As a healthcare app development company, we help modernize outdated systems, digitize legacy software and bring your technology vision to life.
2025 White Paper: How Mobile Apps are Reshaping Field-Based Healthcare
With real-world case studies and insights into emerging trends, this white paper is a must-read for healthcare leaders looking to stay ahead.
healthcare app development faq
- Will you sign a Business Associate Agreement if we hire you?
- Can you build an app that integrates with our existing EHR or scheduling system?
- Can we require all data to stay in the U.S.?
Yes. We sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) as part of any healthcare app development project where protected health information is involved. We take our role seriously and follow HIPAA best practices throughout the development process.
In most cases, yes. We’ve integrated custom apps with a wide range of third-party systems via API. If your current platform supports it, we’ll work with your team (or vendor) to build all the necessary integrations.
Yes. While HIPAA doesn’t mandate U.S.-only data storage, we understand many healthcare organizations prefer it for peace of mind. We specifically work with cloud providers that offer U.S.-based data centers and sign a BAA, so your data stays secure and compliant.
Also worth noting that our entire team – including all of our developers – is located in the United States. We do not outsource or hire overseas developers.
trusted where it matters
8 years building healthcare apps
100% U.S.-based app development team
HIPAA-conscious development
Business Associate Agreement ready
