{"id":29931,"date":"2024-05-16T23:55:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-16T23:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.syscreations.ca\/blog\/?p=29931"},"modified":"2024-05-15T19:19:06","modified_gmt":"2024-05-15T19:19:06","slug":"healthcare-app-development-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.syscreations.ca\/blog\/healthcare-app-development-time\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does it Take to Build a Healthcare App?: A Timeline"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Everyone we have conversations with regarding their healthcare app idea asks us the same question – how long does it take to build my healthcare app? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a very valid question and they deserve to ask it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But a few of them have the impression that healthcare app development is a matter of weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is something they are wrong about.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thus, to give a precise idea of the medical app development timeline to all of you, we are writing this blog.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note, here we are going to discuss only the mobile app development timeline including native iOS apps, native Android apps, and cross-platform apps.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Quick Answer to Healthcare App Development Time Requirement<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Multiple factors such as UI\/UX, integrations, and team size influence the time of medical app development.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the two major factors are app complexity (feature set) and development platform (iOS, Android).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refer to the following table to have an idea of the app development timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Can\u2019t We Build and Deliver a Healthcare App in Weeks?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You must be wondering why it takes so long. So, let us tell you one thing – building a healthcare app is not a task, it is a process.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This process has 17 steps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other words, app development is not just about coding. There are several other phases such as, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Discovery<\/li>
  • Documentation <\/li>
  • Workflows <\/li>
  • UI\/UX <\/li>
  • Coding <\/li>
  • Testing <\/li>
  • Compliance audit <\/li>
  • Piloting <\/li>
  • Launching<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Thus, because of this long process which we can\u2019t skip if aiming for a successful app, it takes so long for healthcare app development. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Here sharing the entire process we follow at SyS Creations to build successful mHealth apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"Healthcare<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    A Detailed Breakdown of Time Required in Different App Development Stages\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    This breakdown will give you a better idea of where healthcare IT companies invest their hours and efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Why Does It Take Less Time To Build a Cross-Platform Healthcare App as Compared to Native Apps?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    As you have observed in the previous table, we have mentioned that a cross-platform app is faster to build.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Ever wondered why?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Well, in the case of the native apps i.e. Android apps and iOS apps, developers have to write different codebases for Android apps and iOS apps.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Because of this, it takes more time for developers to build a native app.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    However, when it comes to the cross-platform app, developers have to write a single codebase for both Android and iOS apps as the cross-platform app runs both on Android and iOS devices from a signal codebase. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Because of this, developers take less time to build a cross-platform app as compared to the native app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Top 3 Healthcare App Deliverables that Consume the Most of the Development Time\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Building a healthcare app is not similar to building apps belonging to other industries.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Because, in healthcare, you must aim for precision, clinical workflows, and most importantly compliance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    However, there are major 3 app deliverables that consume most of the development time.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    • Integrations <\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Healthcare integrations are tricky as several interoperability issues need to be addressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If these interoperability issues are left unsolved, it can severely impact accurate data sharing which can result in life-threatening medical errors.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      To integrate 3rd party healthcare systems such as EMR, EHR, and PACS with healthcare apps, developers have to consider interoperability standards such as HL7 and FHIR which takes a lot of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      After development, it also takes time to test whether the integration is accurate.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      • Complex app modules <\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        To accomplish complex app modules working on AI, machine learning, and IoT technologies, developers have to put in extra effort and so does time.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Among all, building IoT-enabled healthcare apps is very time-consuming as here, developers have to achieve compatibility between IoT hardware and mobile apps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        • Technical requirements of healthcare privacy laws <\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Healthcare is a highly regulated industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Several federal and provincial data privacy laws apply to healthcare mobile apps.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Thus, developers must build healthcare apps as per the technical requirements of applicable data privacy laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          This unavoidable practice consumes a lot of time.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          A Long Healthcare App Development Timeline is Okay. But Delayed App Delivery is Not!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Delayed mHealth app delivery is very common in the healthcare industry as companies generally end up estimating timelines wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Or, they face unpredictable challenges while in the middle of the app development lifecycle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          This is why it is crucial to have only healthcare-specific IT companies and IT experts working on your app project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          They don\u2019t cut the corners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          They know what is coming ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          They deliver what they promise.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          If you are in search of such a healthcare-specific IT company, you can consider us.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          We have been doing purely healthcare IT for more than 7+ years.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          As a result, we have ample experience identifying and solving healthcare challenges with our tech knowledge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          What we are known for is delivering peace of mind along with clinical value, packed with a most robust healthcare app, all within the timeline! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          The Most Practical Way We Practice at SyS Creations for On-time Healthcare App Delivery – The Agile Model!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
          \"What<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

          The agile model is the most tested approach to delivering apps within a timeline.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Thus, we have been following this for years and every time successfully deliver apps before the deadline. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Under the agile model, we break down the entire project into small specific tasks, milestones, and deliveries called sprints. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          We generally run a sprint for one week with a set of activities:\u00a0sprint planning, daily scrums, development work, sprint review, and sprint retrospective. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          After one week of the successful sprint, we work on another sprint in the next week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          This is how we achieve all deliverables in small iterations which enable us to achieve smaller goals that eventually lead us to the ultimate goal completion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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