Business Situation
AliveCor had an existing mobile application that connected with their smart EKG devices, but the platform faced growth and patient-side limitations.
Their legacy app could only detect 5 basic heart abnormalities, which significantly limited its clinical value for comprehensive cardiac monitoring. While clinicians needed more detailed insights to make informed decisions about patient care.
On the other hand, user experience suffered from issues in design patterns and limited functionality. Patients found it difficult to track their health data and the interface didn’t meet modern usability standards.
Their vision was to modernize their mobile platform to deliver deeper cardiac insights and enhance usability. They aimed to create a robust, scalable solution that would give both patients and providers accurate, real-time EKG analytics and a more intuitive interface.
To realize this vision, AliveCor partnered with Unthinkable Solutions, selecting them for their deep expertise in healthcare technology and proven success in building scalable, regulation-compliant medical applications. The goal was to revamp the existing app architecture, which was built on Java and Objective-C, and transition to modern technologies like Kotlin and Swift. This upgrade would not only streamline development but also improve performance, maintainability, and future scalability.
Key technical requirements
Upgrade core technology stack to modern Kotlin and Swift frameworks
Integrate advanced Atrial Fibrillation (AF) detection algorithms to identify 30+ heart abnormalities
Improve the visualization and clarity of 6-lead EKG readings within the mobile interface
Implement comprehensive health tracking beyond EKG data, including blood pressure, medication, and symptoms
Ensure full compliance with FDA and HIPAA standards for medical device software
Create seamless data sharing capabilities for patients and doctors alike
