How to Build an On-Demand Pediatric App Like WonderMD
2 months ago
The pandemic has completely changed everything.
It has had an impact on all industries, both positive and negative.
Regardless of the consequences, it permanently altered the medical sector.
According to a McKinsey report, 46% of US consumers now use telehealth to replace medical appointments, up from 11% in 2019.
Pediatric telehealth will earn even more market share as telemedicine continues to rise.
The demand for convenient and accessible pediatric care has skyrocketed.
Parents are increasingly seeking alternatives to traditional in-person visits.
On-demand pediatric apps are filling this gap smartly.
Canada Pediatric Healthcare Market
The Canadian Pediatric Healthcare Market is expected to be worth approximately $1078.9 million by 2022.
It is expected to reach $1635.8 million by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.34% from 2023 to 2030.
By 2025, the market value of the telemedicine business will exceed $64 billion.
Telehealth and remote healthcare services will exceed $13 billion.
What is WonderMD?
WonderMD is an on-demand telemedicine platform specifically designed for pediatric care.
It connects families with pediatricians and child healthcare providers through a user-friendly app.
Key features
- User-friendly interface
- Access to a network of pediatricians
- Secure platform for consultations
- Appointment scheduling and management
How WonderMD Works
1. Find a Pediatrician: Parents can search for pediatricians based on various criteria, such as location, specialty, and availability.
2. Schedule Appointments: Once a pediatrician is selected, parents can conveniently schedule appointments through the app.
3. Virtual Consultations: At the scheduled time, parents can connect with the pediatrician via video call for a consultation.
4. Post-Visit Care: The app may offer features like prescription refills, follow-up appointments, and secure messaging.
Want to Build Your Pediatric App Like WonderMD?
If you’re planning to build a pediatric app like WonderMD, you have several options.
You can develop your custom app or you can use SaaS telemedicine by paying a subscription fee.
Let’s compare both the solutions and find which is suitable for you.
Custom Or SaaS Telemedicine Solution
Custom hospital apps are designed to meet the specific demands of your hospital or clinic.
This means that the application will be tailored to your individual workflow demands and requirements.
Custom apps can also be connected to your existing systems, making things easier and more efficient.
SaaS telemedicine solutions, on the other hand, are pre-developed apps that are not tailored to a certain hospital or company.
While they are less expensive and easier to use, they may not provide the same level of flexibility and integration.
In custom app development, you have to pay one time, while in SaaS applications, you have to pay a subscription fee every month.
Along with that, you can build it as per your brand and theme but SaaS application doesn’t give many feature options.
If you want additional features you have to pay a hefty amount which means high cost in the long term.
Looking for an Even More Budget-friendly Solution?
Custom app development has a higher upfront cost.
As it is built from scratch and shaped as per your requirements.
If you’ve limited investment, there are other options available that you can explore.
White-label or MVP
A white-label telemedicine solution and the MVP version of a telemedicine solution are the best alternatives to a custom app.
White-label telemedicine software is a pre-built solution that may be obtained by skipping about 80% of the Software Development Life Cycle.
The company that owns the white-label solution customizes it to meet your branding and operational requirements before selling you the usage rights (license).
You can use it in whatever you wish.
However, you do not possess the source code or other intellectual property rights.
If you want to own the source code, you can do so by paying extra.
MVPs are intended to establish a new product with only the most basic functionality to suit the needs of users.
MVP allows you to better timing the market, generate initial demand, get feedback for future product development from early adopters, and get to market faster.
It can also assist in lowering total product development expenses and attract investors who like to see a working product rather than just an idea.
White-label solutions are more affordable than SaaS-based telehealth platforms.
Explore our blog to learn cost-effectiveness: A one-time cost of $20,000 for a white-label app compares to the $36,000 subscription fee for a SaaS-based telehealth platform over two years.
Make Sure Your Pediatric App Is Compliant with Data Privacy Laws
PIPEDA/PHIPA may be more than 20 years old, yet compliance remains as important now as it was then.
PIPEDA, Canada's counterpart to HIPAA, covers more than just health-related information.
It protects a variety of personal data, such as names, identification numbers, blood types, incomes, opinions, medical records, comments, social statements, payments, and ethnic origins.
PHIPA is Ontario's provincial legislation that governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal health information (PHI) in the healthcare industry.
PHIPA establishes guidelines for protecting electronic PHI, breach reporting procedures, and patient rights to access personal health information.
Make sure your telemedicine app complies with all the local laws and data regulations.
If your solution does not comply with privacy rules, you may face significant penalties.
Make sure your app development partner takes care of all these regulations.
You can explore how we developed a HIPAA/PHIPA/PIPEDA-compliant telemedicine app for our Ontario-based client. A Case Study.
How We Can Help You To Develop A Pediatric App
Developing a pediatric app requires a deep understanding of healthcare regulations, user experience, and technology.
Our 10 years of rich experience in healthcare-focused IT projects empowered us to build robust telemedicine solutions.
Our local expertise in Canadian health tech ensures compliance with all regulatory and legal standards.
You should also read: How did we execute PIA on a healthcare project and eliminate all privacy vulnerabilities? - A case study
And here are the screenshots of the telemedicine app we developed recently.
How to Get Started?
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Just drop us a message and we respond immediately.
We formulate a team where each member has proven experience in working on the same project.
If you’re just starting out, don’t worry.
For startups, we provide basic and advanced knowledge of the Canadian telemedicine market, top-performing apps, business models, best practices for a successful product launch, high ROI strategies, expansion models,
After gathering all the necessary information, our developer team builds the product.
We customize the app to your needs.
The QA team and legal team conducted thorough testing and compliance audits.
We launch your app & keep adding the latest features with feedback.
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We understand how important it is for you to get it right.
You want to create an experience that resonates with your users.
That’s why we offer you the chance to see and feel your app before you invest in it.
Once you're satisfied with the demo, our dedicated team of developers, designers, business experts, and compliance specialists will pour their heart and soul into turning your dream into reality.
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