Medplum
Open source FHIR-native healthcare developer platform and infrastructure
About Medplum
Medplum is an open source healthcare developer platform that provides FHIR-native infrastructure for building clinical applications. The platform serves as a foundation for custom EHRs, patient portals, provider dashboards, and healthcare data integration systems. Built under an Apache 2.0 license, Medplum is available as both hosted and self-managed deployments.
The platform includes API-first architecture, workflow automation capabilities, and integrations across labs, medications, billing, and health information exchange. Medplum supports over 19 million active patients across hundreds of practices and has processed over 120 million custom workflow actions. The company provides compliance infrastructure including HIPAA and SOC2 compliance, with security verified through multiple penetration tests.
Medplum's client base includes digital health companies like Ro, Summer Health, and Thirty Madison, as well as organizations like the CDC. The platform is designed for engineering teams building production clinical software, with particular strength in AI-powered applications, specialty EHRs across pediatrics and radiology, and diagnostics systems including laboratory and remote patient monitoring solutions.
Best For
Engineering-led healthcare startups and digital health companies building custom clinical applications from the ground up. Organizations that need FHIR-native data architecture, require flexible workflows that don't fit traditional EHR systems, or are developing AI-powered healthcare tools. Companies building specialty EHRs, patient engagement platforms, or complex interoperability solutions who want to avoid vendor lock-in through open source infrastructure.
Key Strengths
- Open source core platform (Apache 2.0) eliminates vendor lock-in concerns and enables full code transparency
- FHIR-native architecture from the ground up provides standards-based data storage that reduces costly future migrations
- Proven scale with 19+ million active patients and 120+ million workflow actions across production environments
- Strong developer experience with comprehensive documentation, active GitHub community, and npm-based quick start
- Case studies spanning multiple healthcare verticals including pediatrics, radiology, diagnostics labs, and AI-powered clinical tools
- Both hosted and self-managed deployment options provide infrastructure flexibility for different compliance and operational needs
Why Choose Medplum
Choose Medplum when building a custom healthcare application where FHIR compliance and open source infrastructure are priorities. The platform excels for teams that have strong engineering capabilities and need to build differentiated clinical workflows that don't fit conventional EHR systems. Organizations concerned about vendor lock-in or those requiring deep customization will benefit from the open source Apache 2.0 licensing.
Expect a developer-centric engagement focused on platform implementation and technical enablement rather than pre-configured solutions. The company provides both hosted managed services and self-deployment options, with support ranging from documentation and community resources to dedicated implementation assistance for complex enterprise deployments.
Healthcare Focus
Medplum is exclusively focused on healthcare technology infrastructure, with 100% of its business serving healthcare clients. The platform addresses healthcare-specific challenges including HIPAA and SOC2 compliance, FHIR interoperability standards, and integrations with labs, pharmacies, billing systems, and health information exchanges. The company has documented expertise across multiple healthcare verticals including pediatrics (Summer Health), diagnostics and laboratory services (Ro), radiology (Rad AI), women's health (Tia), and specialty care including cardiac and geriatrics.
The platform's healthcare specialization extends to supporting complex clinical workflows like AI-powered scribing, remote patient monitoring, Enterprise Master Patient Index (EMPI) systems, and care management platforms. Medplum's infrastructure is designed specifically for the regulatory and technical complexity of healthcare, with features like Business Associate Agreement availability and compliance-ready deployment options.
Ideal Client Profile
Digital health startups and mid-market healthcare technology companies with dedicated engineering teams building custom clinical applications. Organizations developing AI-powered healthcare tools, specialty EHRs for specific clinical workflows, or complex data integration platforms. Companies that value open source infrastructure, need FHIR-standard data architecture, and require the flexibility to build highly differentiated user experiences without conforming to traditional EHR constraints.
Specializations
Client Types
Why Choose Medplum?
- 11-50 team members
- 2 certifications verified
- Select Partner on Curatrix
- Verified on Curatrix
Quick Facts
- Category
- Healthcare App Development Companies
- Company Size
- 11-50 employees
Certifications
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Profile last updated: Jan 24, 2026
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