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Elyxtech partnered with a health-focused startup to build a cross-platform mobile app using Flutterengineered for HIPAA compliance, scalability, and rapid go-to-market. Within 10 weeks, we delivered a secure mobile platform that enabled users to track, manage, and share their wellness data with licensed health professionals.
Client:
VitalSync
Industry:
Health & Wellness
Location:
San Diego, California
Stage:
Seed-funded
Team Size:
6 (non-technical founders and medical advisors)
Challenge
VitalSync aimed to launch a mobile health platform that allows users to:
- Track real-time biometric data
- Connect with certified wellness coaches
- Securely store and transmit personal health data
- Remain HIPAA-compliant from day one
- Scale for both iOS and Android without doubling costs
Their biggest obstacles:
- No in-house development team
- Tight compliance requirements
- Urgency to launch MVP within 10 weeks
- Needed consistent UI/UX across platforms
Solution
Elyxtech leveraged Flutter to develop a high-performance, cross-platform mobile app, reducing time-to-market without sacrificing compliance, security, or design integrity.
1. Discovery & Compliance Planning
- Conducted workshops to understand user flows and HIPAA requirements
- Defined core MVP features with a strong focus on security-first architecture
- Identified and documented all required PHI (Protected Health Information) touchpoints
2. UI/UX Design for HealthTech
- Designed mobile interfaces in Figma with accessibility (ADA) and simplicity in mind
- Used calming visual language tailored to a wellness-oriented audience
- Integrated onboarding for both users and health coaches
3. Flutter App Development
- Built the app with Flutter for a single codebase across iOS and Android
- Implemented end-to-end encryption, secure data storage, and user authentication
- Developed modular, scalable architecture for future expansion (e.g., Apple HealthKit integration)
4. HIPAA-Compliant Infrastructure
- Enforced secure access control and encrypted backups
- Used HIPAA-compliant BAA cloud services (Google Cloud + Firebase)
- Mobile-first performance and accessibility improvements
Technologies Used
Results & Achievements
- App launched in 10 weeks, ready for HIPAA-compliant pilot testing
- Single codebase served iOS and Android users
- Fully HIPAA-compliant infrastructure and policies in place
- Onboarded 1,200+ early users in first 60 days
- Partnered with 3 health clinics post-launch for data pilot integration
- Used app demo to secure $500K in follow-on funding
This case proves that building secure, scalable, and compliant healthcare applications doesn't require months of work or massive budgets. Elyxtech used Flutter to deliver a production-grade mobile app that meets both clinical and user needs: fast, secure, and user-friendly
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