Industry
Healthcare & Medical Services
Technologies
PostgreSQL, .NET Core, React.js, HIPAA
About Our Client
A network of private outpatient clinics operating across Ontario, Canada, specializing in general medicine, diagnostics, and preventive care. The organization serves over 30,000 patients annually and needed a centralized system to manage patient data securely and efficiently.
Challenge
The healthcare provider faced major issues with scattered records and outdated legacy systems that impacted care quality and operational flow:
- Fragmented Patient Records: Each clinic operated independently, with different systems for storing medical history, prescriptions, and test results.
- Compliance Risks: The absence of a standardized, secure data environment risked non-compliance with Canada’s PHIPA and U.S. HIPAA regulations.
- Manual Workflows: Appointment tracking, patient updates, and lab result sharing were managed manually, resulting in delays and errors.
- Limited Access: Physicians couldn’t access complete patient history from other locations or during emergencies.
- Scalability Constraints: The old system could not handle expanding operations and increasing patient data volumes.
Solution
Celestial Infosoft delivered a scalable, secure, and regulation-compliant patient database solution integrated with a user-friendly web application.
Key Features Delivered:
- Centralized Patient Database: Built a secure PostgreSQL database hosted on AWS RDS to unify patient profiles, lab results, prescriptions, and appointment history.
- Custom EHR Web App: Developed a responsive React.js frontend integrated with .NET Core backend for physicians and staff to manage records, schedules, and communications.
- Role-Based Access: Designed a multi-user system with granular permission settings for doctors, nurses, and administrative staff.
- Compliance-First Architecture: Ensured full compliance with HIPAA, PHIPA, and HL7 standards through encrypted data storage, secure APIs, and audit trails.
- Lab Integration: Enabled automated syncing of lab results via HL7 messaging to eliminate manual data entry.
- Emergency Access Protocol: Developed a special emergency access feature allowing physicians to retrieve records in urgent care situations.
Project Highlights
- Unified record access across 10+ clinics
- Fully HIPAA and PHIPA-compliant architecture
- Integrated with 3rd-party lab systems for real-time updates
- Live rollout with zero downtime and real-time backups
- Full audit trail for every data interaction
Results
- 65% reduction in administrative time spent on record updates
- Faster diagnosis and patient turnaround due to centralized access
- 100% regulatory compliance achieved and verified through a third-party audit
- Improved patient satisfaction due to faster service and better coordination
Technologies and Tools
- Frontend: React.js
- Backend: .NET Core
- Database: PostgreSQL (AWS RDS)
- Compliance: HIPAA, PHIPA, HL7
- Infrastructure: AWS EC2, CloudWatch, S3
- Security: AES-256 encryption, OAuth2
- Monitoring: CloudTrail, AWS Shield
- Testing: Selenium, Postman, NUnit
Client Feedback
“Celestial Infosoft delivered more than just a database; they built a system that changed how we deliver care. Our patients benefit from faster service, and our teams collaborate more efficiently than ever.”
– Client Says
