Real-world notes for founders navigating the messy road from idea to launched product.
Remote patient monitoring MVP feature priorities when budget limits IoT ambitions. What to build, what to defer, and what to partner for in RPM startups.
The 5 compliance questions healthcare investors ask in every pitch. How to answer HIPAA, FDA, BAA, security, and regulatory strategy questions that determine funding decisions.
Mental health apps and regulatory gray zones - when wellness becomes medical. FDA classification, HIPAA requirements, and crisis intervention obligations for behavioral health startups.
Is your health app a medical device? FDA SaMD decision framework for founders. Real criteria, enforcement patterns, and strategic implications for health tech startups.
What it actually takes to use GPT and AI chatbots in healthcare while maintaining HIPAA compliance. Technical architecture, BAA requirements, and risk mitigation strategies.
Why healthtech MVPs require 2-3x longer timelines than typical startups. Understand compliance overhead, integration complexity, and how to plan accordingly.
Real-world timeline for integrating with Epic and Cerner EHR systems. Budget expectations, technical requirements, and critical milestones for healthcare startups.
You built a healthtech MVP on Bubble in three weeks. It works. Patients can book appointments, submit intake forms, and message providers. You're ready to pilot with a local clinic.
HIPAA requires a risk assessment. Most healthtech founders skip it, assuming their developers "built it securely" or that compliance can wait until after launching.