Brds AI
Healthcare EHR Platform • Epic Integration
Role: Software Engineer
Duration: Oct 2023 – Mar 2024
The Problem
Healthcare providers were struggling with fragmented document management systems that couldn't handle the diverse file types generated in modern medical practice. The existing EHR systems were limited to basic document types, forcing staff to use multiple disconnected platforms for comprehensive patient record management.
Challenge
The core challenge was building a flexible document management system that could integrate seamlessly with Epic Systems (used by many major hospitals) while supporting a wide variety of file formats. The system needed to maintain HIPAA compliance, ensure data security, and provide quick retrieval capabilities for time-sensitive medical decisions.
Solution
I developed a comprehensive EHR platform centered around a flexible document processing engine that could handle 16 different file types while maintaining secure integration with Epic Systems. The solution included real-time synchronization capabilities, intelligent document categorization, and a user-friendly interface designed specifically for healthcare workflows.
Process
- Requirements Gathering (Month 1): Conducted interviews with healthcare staff to understand document workflow pain points. Analyzed Epic Systems API documentation and integration requirements.
- Architecture Design (Month 2): Designed scalable document processing engine architecture. Created secure data flow patterns for Epic integration while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
- Development (Month 3-5): Built multi-document processing engine supporting 16 file types. Implemented secure Epic Systems integration for real-time data synchronization.
- Testing & Deployment (Month 6): Conducted extensive security testing and healthcare workflow validation. Deployed with comprehensive monitoring and backup systems.
Challenges Overcome
- Epic Systems Integration Complexity: Developed robust API integration layer with error handling and retry mechanisms to ensure reliable data synchronization
- HIPAA Compliance: Implemented end-to-end encryption, audit logging, and access controls to meet healthcare data protection requirements
- Diverse File Format Support: Built modular processing engine with pluggable converters for different document types, enabling easy expansion
Impact & Results
- Supported File Types: 3 basic formats → 16 diverse formats (433% increase in format support)
- Document Processing Time: Manual sorting/filing → Automated categorization (Significantly reduced admin time)
- System Integration: Disconnected platforms → Unified Epic integration (Single source of truth)
- Healthcare Staff Efficiency: Multiple system navigation → Streamlined workflow (Improved patient care focus)
Key Achievements
- Built comprehensive EHR platform with seamless Epic Systems integration
- Expanded supported file formats from 3 to 16 through scalable document engine
- Implemented HIPAA-compliant document storage and retrieval system
- Created intuitive interface optimized for healthcare professional workflows
Tech Stack
Next.js, Epic Systems API, Document Processing, Healthcare APIs, HIPAA Compliance, Database Management, File System Management, Security Implementation