Project Title: HIPAA-Compliant Dental Appointment & Patient Records Portal
Client: SmileWell Dental
Project Link: https://www.zocdoc.com/

Project Overview

SmileWell Dental needed a secure web application for patients to book appointments based on real-time availability and to fill out their medical history forms online before their visit. The system had to be fully HIPAA-compliant to protect sensitive patient data.

The Challenge

Ensuring HIPAA compliance was paramount. This required end-to-end encryption, secure user authentication, strict access controls, and an audit trail of all data access.

Our Solution

We built a security-first patient management application with the MERN stack.

• Frontend: A clean React app allows patients to see real appointment slots, book a time, and securely fill out their forms.

• Backend: The Node.js backend enforces all security rules. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest, and user roles (patient vs. staff) have strictly defined permissions.

• Database: We used MongoDB with field-level encryption to store Protected Health Information (PHI), providing the highest level of data security.

The Result

The online portal has reduced patient check-in time by over 75% and eliminated paper forms. Patients appreciate the modern, convenient experience, and the clinic’s administrative workflow is far more efficient and secure.

Technologies Used: MERN Stack, JWT, Node.js Crypto Library, AWS, Role-Based Access Control