Developing healthcare applications requires significant time and resources due to the complexity of integrating with existing systems, managing sensitive patient data, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards like FHIR and HIPAA. Developers often face vendor lock-in or spend excessive time building infrastructure instead of focusing on unique application features.

Medplum offers an open-source healthcare developer platform that simplifies the creation, testing, and deployment of healthcare applications. It provides a medical-grade backend with FHIR-native data storage, API-first integration, and customizable solutions such as headless EHRs and patient portals. The platform enables developers to concentrate on building unique features and automating workflows, reducing development time and complexity while ensuring security and compliance.

FHIR-native data storage to anticipate nuances and avoid costly re-writes.

API-first design for seamless integration with various partners and data sharing options.

Automation capabilities to streamline operations and automate workflows of any complexity.

Open-source core technology (Apache 2.0 license) to eliminate vendor lock-in.

Built-in HIPAA and SOC2 compliance, following OWASP security guidelines, verified by penetration tests.

Scalable infrastructure to support projects from MVP to IPO.

Customizable headless EHR, patient portal, and provider portal solutions.

The primary audience includes healthcare developers, startups, and enterprises seeking to build and deploy healthcare applications rapidly while maintaining compliance and avoiding vendor lock-in.