Challenge
Sandbox access is gated for months
Agnotic approach
We start sandbox access in week one of engagement, run parallel work until access lands, and surface blockers to leadership early.
EHR / EMR Integration
Seamless EHR & EMR integration for modern healthcare systems
We integrate your healthcare platform with Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, Allscripts, and other EHR vendor APIs — real integrations with SMART on FHIR, FHIR R4, and HL7 v2, not just familiarity.
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What Epic integration involves
Epic integration connects your application to Epic's clinical data through its sanctioned channels — FHIR R4 APIs for modern resource access, HL7 v2 interfaces for legacy message feeds, and SMART on FHIR launch contexts when your app needs to run inside the chart. Each path carries its own access, security, and review requirements.
In practice it spans App Orchard registration, sandbox provisioning, resource and terminology mapping, OAuth2 launch flows, and a production go-live plan that accounts for marketplace review. We scope all of it upfront so the integration reaches production instead of stalling in a sandbox.
What it is
Connect healthcare systems without fighting each one
EHR and EMR integration connects your platform to hospital, lab, billing, and patient-app systems so data flows cleanly between them. Done well, it enables real-time patient context, reduces manual reconciliation, and closes the loop on clinical decisions.
Done poorly, it becomes a six-month drag of sandbox delays and custom one-off mappings. We scope realistically: target EHR, integration method, sandbox access plan, and go-live window before we commit to anything.
Architecture
Discover 1000+ solutions and apps we have experience building across various domains of digital health.
Common failure modes
EHR integration pitfalls — and how we handle them
Challenge
FHIR coverage varies by EHR version
Agnotic approach
Per-EHR capability assessment upfront — what FHIR resources are available, what we need to fall back to HL7 v2 for, and what's missing entirely.
Challenge
Data quality in the source system breaks assumptions
Agnotic approach
Data quality audit during discovery, with explicit rules for missing, malformed, or ambiguous data and a reconciliation workflow.
Challenge
Integration works in dev, fails in production load
Agnotic approach
Load testing against sandbox, rate-limit awareness, and observability from day one so production issues are caught before they cascade.
Challenge
Marketplace submission drags launch
Agnotic approach
We plan App Orchard / Code submission timelines into the project plan, not as an afterthought, and start submission prep before engineering is complete.
What We Integrate
We engineer for the operational reality — not the demo.
FHIR-Native Architecture
Out-of-the-box support for FHIR R4, HL7, and SMART on FHIR apps for easier third-party interoperability, with HIPAA-ready cloud infrastructure, secure APIs, and built-in patient consent layers for compliance from day one.
AI-Based Documentation
Automate clinical note generation, smart charting, and real-time ICD/CPT suggestions using LLMs, while ensuring PHI anonymization and SOC 2 Type 2 compliance across every interaction.
Specialty-Centric Modules
From OB/GYN to Elderly Care, tailor your EHR around your clinical logic, tests, and care plans, with privacy and security embedded at the data layer.
Wearable Device Integration
Capture vitals directly from Bluetooth and IoT devices, such as Fitbit, Dexcom, and Apple Health, through HIPAA-compliant pipelines and patient-consented data flows.
Where it runs
Integration use cases we've shipped
Hospital management
Full EHR integration for inpatient and ambulatory operations.
Lab integration
LIS integration for orders, results, and longitudinal lab data.
Billing automation
Claims integration and revenue cycle data flow.
Patient apps
Patient-facing apps with authenticated EHR access via SMART on FHIR.
Healthcare analytics
Population-level data exports for analytics and research platforms.
Telemedicine
Telehealth platforms with integrated clinical documentation and scheduling.
Architecture options
Three architecture patterns for EHR integration
We pick per build based on where the integration lives, how much traffic it handles, and whether it needs to work offline.
Direct API integration
- Your app calls EHR FHIR APIs directly
- Simplest architecture, tight coupling
- Best for low-traffic, single-EHR deployments
Middleware / iPaaS
- Mirth, Rhapsody, Azure, or AWS Health between you and EHR
- Decouples your stack from EHR specifics
- Best for multi-EHR platforms and message-heavy flows
FHIR data layer
- Your own FHIR server holds the canonical record
- Sync with EHRs via scheduled or event-driven flows
- Best for analytics, multi-source aggregation, and offline use
Integrations that actually reach production
EHR integration is where most healthcare builds lose 3–6 months. We treat it as a first-class workstream with sandbox access and a realistic go-live plan from week two.
5+
EHRs integrated across production builds
3–5 mo
Typical Epic / Cerner go-live
100%
Sandbox-first discovery process
Compliance-First Healthcare App Development Services Backed by Global Standards
15-Minute Scoping Call01
HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Protect PHI with privacy-first architecture, encrypted storage and transmission, strict access controls, and traceable audit logs.
02
GDPR
General Data Protection Regulation
Implement lawful consent flows, data minimization, retention controls, and secure processing for sensitive health data.
03
FHIR
Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources
Enable standardized health data exchange across apps, care teams, and systems through robust FHIR-ready APIs.
04
HL7
Health Level Seven International
Support enterprise-grade interoperability with HL7-based integrations for records, events, and clinical messaging workflows.
05
HITRUST
Health Information Trust Alliance
Align security programs to healthcare-specific control and risk management practices trusted by providers and ecosystem partners.
06
HITECH
Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act
Design with breach notification readiness, digital record safeguards, and operational controls that support regulated care programs.
07
SaMD
FDA Software as a Medical Device
Plan software quality, traceability, and documentation pathways for products that may require SaMD review and submission.
08
MDR (EU)
Medical Device Regulation (European Union)
Prepare EU market-ready processes for risk classification, evidence tracking, and lifecycle governance under MDR expectations.
09
SAMHSA
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Apply confidentiality controls and consent-aware sharing models for behavioral and mental health data experiences.
Standards we build against
EHR integration standards
FHIRHL7HIPAAHITECHHITRUST
Our Process
Process
A phased delivery approach that treats sandbox access, data mapping, and go-live as parallel tracks — so your EHR integration reaches production on a predictable timeline.
1.
Discovery & Design
We map your target EHRs, integration methods, and the FHIR and HL7 resources you need, then design the data model and access flows before any code is written.
Privacy-first design
2.
Core Setup & Modules
Sandbox provisioning, environment setup, and the core integration modules — authentication, resource mapping, and the services your clinical workflows depend on.
Role-based governance
3.
Integrations
We build the FHIR R4 and HL7 v2 interfaces, SMART on FHIR launches, and middleware, validating each against synthetic and partner-assisted test data.
Always audit-ready
4.
Deployment & Support
Phased production go-live with integration health dashboards, alert routing, and ongoing support as your volume and EHR mix grow.
Seamless data exchange
Systems table
EHR integration landscape — method & timeline per system
Not every EHR exposes the same surface. Here's how we think about the big ones — method, timeline, and expected friction.
| EHR | Primary integration method | Typical timeline | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epic | FHIR R4 via App Orchard + HL7 v2 | 3–5 months | App Orchard submission required for marketplace apps; sandbox access is gated. |
| Cerner (Oracle Health) | FHIR R4 via Code + HL7 v2 | 3–5 months | Code program onboarding; strong FHIR coverage in modern versions. |
| Athenahealth | Athena API + FHIR R4 | 2–4 months | Developer portal is relatively fast; production promotion requires marketplace review. |
| Allscripts / Veradigm | UAP API + FHIR | 2–4 months | Mixed API surface; expect per-site configuration work. |
| eClinicalWorks | FHIR R4 + HL7 v2 | 2–4 months | FHIR coverage depends on version; HL7 v2 remains common. |
| MEDITECH | FHIR + HL7 v2 | 3–5 months | Greenfield varies; Expanse has stronger FHIR coverage. |
Timelines assume sandbox access and engaged clinical stakeholders. Real-world EHR integration timelines are driven more by access and contracting than by engineering.
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Why Partner With Us
15-Minute Scoping CallRelated
We bring the experience, processes, and clinical-domain depth to get it right — the first time.
Compliance-First by Default
HIPAA, GDPR, and ONC compliance designed into architecture from sprint one — not bolted on at the end.
FemTech Domain Expertise
We've built across fertility, maternal care, menstrual health, and menopause — your team won't be educating ours.
Faster Go-To-Market
Lean, milestone-driven delivery cycles built for founder timelines. PoC in weeks, investor-ready MVP in 12–16.
Dedicated Product Teams
A team that owns your product end-to-end — design, engineering, QA, and compliance — with one point of accountability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Epic, Cerner (Oracle Health), Athenahealth, Allscripts / Veradigm, eClinicalWorks, MEDITECH, and others. We integrate via FHIR R4 for modern versions and HL7 v2 for legacy ones. SMART on FHIR launch for embedded apps is supported on Epic, Cerner, and growing on others.
Ready to integrate your healthcare systems?
Tell us your target EHRs and integration scope. We'll return a realistic plan with sandbox-access timeline and marketplace requirements.
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