Low-code platforms to accelerate digital health

Legacy systems, limited IT capacity and lengthy development cycles stand in the way of much-needed innovation. At the same time, the demand for accessible, efficient and secure digital healthcare applications is growing; especially as the need for care increases and staff shortages persist.

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Fortunately, a quiet revolution is underway in healthcare: low-code platforms. These allow healthcare organizations to rapidly develop, integrate and scale digital solutions without expensive, drawn-out projects.

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In this blog, you’ll read how low-code platforms like Mendix, in collaboration with development partners such as Squad Apps, are accelerating e-health through three key themes: reducing administrative burden, improving data access and enabling patient-focused innovation.

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1. Efficiency and process optimization

Healthcare professionals spend a large portion of their time on administrative tasks such as reporting, appointment management and compliance. This takes away from the time available for direct patient care.

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How low-code solves this:

• Rapid digitalization of administrative processes with user-friendly apps, for example for intake forms or incident reporting.
• Easy integration with existing systems like EHRs or HR systems through drag-and-drop connectors.
• Agility in adapting to laws and regulations, as applications can be quickly updated with minimal code changes.

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Especially in elderly care, where many processes are still manual, low-code brings more clarity and peace of mind to both staff and clients.

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A great example is the collaboration between Squad Apps and rehabilitation center Adelante, where in a short period, a user-friendly application was built to significantly simplify the appointment booking process. Less paperwork, more time for care.

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2. Access to up-to-date data and collaboration

Many healthcare organizations still work with data silos. This complicates data exchange between hospitals, home care and general practitioners and increases the risk of errors.

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What low-code enables:

• Data integration via APIs: Information from multiple sources can be combined into one central interface.
• Real-time dashboards: Healthcare professionals gain instant insight into patient status, treatment progress or capacity planning without complex reporting.
• Secure data access: With built-in security layers, low-code platforms comply with GDPR standards: essential for e-health solutions.

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The result? Faster decision-making, less duplicate work and improved collaboration between disciplines.

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3. Patient-centered digital healthcare delivery

Patients are increasingly digital: they bank on their phones and schedule appointments online. And they expect the same from their healthcare providers. However, digital self-service in healthcare still lags behind.

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The advantages of low-code for patient-focused e-health:

• Rapidly developed self-service portals: for booking appointments, viewing medication lists, or contacting care providers.‍
• mHealth applications: mobile apps for communication, monitoring or sending reminders can be built quickly.
• Scalability: as user number grow or user needs change, low-code apps can be adapted without the need for complete redevelopment.
  

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This is especially relevant in elderly care technology: apps can be adapted for people with limited digital skills and supported with alternative communication methods (such as voice or phone support).

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Why low-code matters now more than ever

Low-code is not a hype, it’s a strategic choice for healthcare organizations aiming to innovate with a future focus. The benefits are clear:

• Accelerated development time: apps can go live within days or weeks.
• Lower costs: less dependent on expensive software developers.
• Security and compliance: built-in features meet GDPR, NEN7510 and other relevant standards.

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Low-code not only helps reduce today’s workload, but also prepares healthcare organizations for future challenges. The combination of emerging healthcare technology and low-code puts organizations in control of their digital transformation.

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Discover the possibilities for your organization

Curious how your healthcare organization can benefit from low-code? Squad Apps specializes in developing smart, secure and scalable healthcare applications with Mendix. From process analysis to implementation, we help you to accelerate, improve and innovate.

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With our proven approach, applied at Adelante Zorggroep and other healthcare providers, we know what works on both the operational floor and at a strategic level. We make digital transformation achievable, even with limited IT capacity.

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Contact us for an introduction and discover how we can translate your ambitions into smart e-health solutions that make an immediate impact.