Healthtech MVP Development Agency
Greta builds healthtech MVPs in 4–8 weeks. We are 20x faster and 100x cheaper than a traditional agency. HIPAA and GDPR awareness are built in from day one. You bring the healthcare expertise. We build the product.
What is healthtech MVP development?
Healthtech means health technology — any software built to improve how healthcare is delivered, managed, or experienced. A patient portal where people book appointments and see their results is healthtech. So is a telehealth app, a medication reminder tool, a clinical decision support system, or a GP practice management platform.
An MVP is the first working version of your product. You can read more about what an MVP is if this is your first time building software. The short version: an MVP lets you test your idea with real users before spending big on a full build.
Healthcare is one of the hardest verticals to build software for. The data is sensitive. The compliance requirements are strict. The users — patients and clinicians — have high expectations. Most agencies do not understand healthcare well enough to get compliance right. Greta does.
The healthtech build problem
Healthcare software takes longer and costs more than almost any other category. Traditional agencies charge $100,000–$300,000 for a healthtech MVP. Most take 12 months or more. The reason: compliance, integrations, and the complexity of healthcare data.
Freelancers cut corners on HIPAA and GDPR — often without realising it. A product that handles patient data incorrectly is not just a compliance risk. It is a patient safety risk.
Greta builds every healthtech product with compliance awareness baked in from the start. We understand HIPAA, GDPR, and NHS DSPT in the context of software development — and we build to those standards before launch, not after a regulator points out the gaps.
Why Greta for healthtech?
4–8 week delivery
Traditional agencies take 12+ months for healthtech products. Greta delivers a working MVP in 4–8 weeks. You can start testing with real patients or clinicians before competitors have even started scoping.
Compliance built in
HIPAA and GDPR awareness are not optional add-ons. They are part of how Greta builds every healthtech product from day one. Secure data handling, access controls, and audit trails included.
100x cheaper
Healthcare software development is expensive. Greta uses AI-assisted development to cut build cost dramatically — without cutting corners on the compliance and quality standards that healthcare requires.
What we build
Patient portals
A secure web or mobile app where patients can book appointments, view test results, message their care team, manage prescriptions, and access their health records.
Who uses it
GP practices, clinics, hospitals, private healthcare providers
Telehealth platforms
Video consultation platforms with appointment booking, waiting rooms, e-prescriptions, and post-consultation notes. HIPAA and GDPR-aware by design.
Who uses it
Telehealth startups, private GPs, mental health providers
Health tracking apps
Mobile or web apps where users log symptoms, medications, vitals, mood, or fitness data. With trends, reminders, and optional clinician sharing.
Who uses it
Digital health startups, chronic condition management, wellness companies
Clinical tools and decision support
Tools for clinicians to manage patient lists, flag at-risk patients, run protocols, or access clinical decision support — integrated with existing EHR systems where needed.
Who uses it
Healthcare providers, clinical teams, NHS organisations
Healthcare marketplaces
Two-sided platforms where patients find and book healthcare professionals — physiotherapists, therapists, dietitians, or private consultants — with ratings and payments.
Who uses it
Healthcare marketplaces, private practice networks
Mental health platforms
Therapy booking, mood tracking, CBT tools, journaling, and crisis signposting — built to clinical safeguarding standards with secure messaging.
Who uses it
Mental health startups, therapy networks, wellbeing platforms
Compliance we handle
Healthcare data is some of the most sensitive data in the world. Getting compliance right is not optional — it is the foundation.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
HIPAA is the US federal law that governs how Protected Health Information (PHI) must be handled, stored, and transmitted. If your product handles any patient health data for US users, HIPAA applies. Greta builds with HIPAA awareness — secure data handling, access controls, audit logs, and BAA readiness. We recommend working with a healthcare compliance specialist for formal HIPAA certification.
General Data Protection Regulation
GDPR applies to all health data in Europe. Health data is classified as "special category" under GDPR — which means stricter consent requirements, data minimisation, and tighter security standards. Greta builds GDPR-ready data handling into every healthtech product we ship.
NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit
If your product integrates with NHS systems or handles NHS patient data, it must meet NHS DSPT standards. This is a mandatory requirement for accessing NHS data and infrastructure. Greta builds to these standards and can help you navigate the DSPT assessment process.
Our healthtech build process
- 01
Discovery call
One hour. We learn your health product, your target users — patients, clinicians, or both — and your compliance position. No jargon. No templates.
- 02
Scope and compliance review
We map exactly what to build and identify which compliance requirements apply — HIPAA, GDPR, NHS DSPT. You get a clear written scope with compliance considerations called out.
- 03
Design and prototype
Clickable mockups before code is written. Patient journeys, clinician views, and data flows — all reviewed before build starts. Fast feedback rounds.
- 04
Build
Our AI-assisted platform builds your healthtech product at a pace traditional teams cannot match. Weekly updates and a private staging environment to review as we go.
- 05
Compliance and QA
Every user flow tested. Security checks run. Data handling verified against compliance requirements. Nothing ships that is not ready for real patients.
- 06
Launch and handover
Your product goes live. Full code ownership, documentation, and a handover call. Ongoing maintenance available as a service.
Healthtech development: cost comparison
Here is how Greta compares to your other options when building a healthtech product.
| Option | Typical Cost | Timeline | Compliance | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Agency | $100,000–$300,000 | 12–18 months | Sometimes included | Enterprise with large budgets |
| Freelancer | $20,000–$80,000 | 3–12 months | Rarely included | Non-regulated tools only |
| Greta | Fraction of the above | 4–8 weeks | Always included | Healthtech founders and digital health teams |
What healthtech founders ask us
What is healthtech?+
Healthtech (health technology) is any software built to improve how healthcare is delivered, managed, or experienced. Patient portals, telehealth apps, health trackers, and clinical tools are all healthtech. It does not have to be a hospital system to count.
What compliance does a healthtech product need?+
In the US, products handling patient health data need HIPAA compliance. In Europe, GDPR applies to all health data. In the UK, NHS-integrated products must meet NHS DSPT standards. Greta builds with awareness of these requirements and helps you identify which apply to your product.
How long does it take to build a healthtech MVP?+
With Greta, most healthtech MVPs are ready in 4 to 8 weeks. Traditional agencies typically need 12+ months for the same scope. The difference is our AI-assisted build process.
How much does a healthtech MVP cost with Greta?+
Significantly less than $100,000. We do not publish fixed pricing because every project is different, but Greta consistently delivers at a fraction of what traditional agencies charge. Book a free call and we will give you a real number within 48 hours.
Can Greta build a HIPAA-compliant product?+
Greta builds with HIPAA awareness — secure data handling, access controls, audit logs, and BAA readiness. We recommend working with a healthcare compliance specialist for formal HIPAA certification, but Greta builds the technical foundation that makes compliance possible.
Do I need to be a medical professional to work with Greta?+
No. Many of our healthtech clients are entrepreneurs, patient advocates, and healthcare administrators rather than clinicians. You bring the domain knowledge. Greta handles the full technical build.
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