Insights on healthcare design

Practical guidance, research findings, and perspectives on creating better healthcare experiences.

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The Real Cost of Poor Healthcare UX: Why Design Isn't Optional

By Alphafox Team • 15 min read • Healthcare UX

When a patient can't figure out how to refill their medication online, that's not just a usability problem—it's a health outcome problem. Here's what healthcare leaders need to understand about the business and clinical case for exceptional design...

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Healthcare UX

Designing HIPAA-Compliant User Experiences

How to balance patient privacy requirements with exceptional user experience. A practical guide to HIPAA-compliant design patterns.

12 min read

Accessibility

Accessibility in Healthcare: Beyond Compliance

Meeting WCAG standards is just the beginning. Learn how to design healthcare experiences that truly serve all users.

10 min read

Patient Portals

Patient Portal Design Patterns That Work

Evidence-based design patterns for patient portals that patients actually want to use. Based on research with 500+ patients.

15 min read

Research

What 50+ Patient Interviews Taught Us About Portal Design

Key findings from our largest patient portal research study, including surprising insights about what patients really need.

18 min read

Trends

Healthcare Design Trends for 2025

The design trends shaping the future of healthcare digital experiences, from AI integration to personalized care journeys.

8 min read

Telehealth

Why Telehealth UX Matters More Than Ever

As telehealth becomes permanent, the user experience can't be an afterthought. How to design virtual care that works.

11 min read

Digital Health

FDA Considerations for Digital Health Products

A designer's guide to navigating FDA pathways for digital health products. What you need to know before you build.

14 min read

Product Strategy

From MVP to Medical Device: A Design Guide

Strategic design considerations when your digital health MVP needs to become a regulated medical device.

16 min read

Engagement

Building Healthcare Products People Actually Use

Why most health apps are abandoned after one week, and how to design for long-term engagement and clinical outcomes.

13 min read

Health Equity

Designing for Health Equity: A Practical Framework

How to ensure your healthcare designs reduce disparities rather than reinforcing them. A step-by-step approach.

17 min read

Accessibility

Accessibility Audit Checklist for Healthcare

A comprehensive checklist for auditing healthcare digital experiences for accessibility. Includes healthcare-specific considerations.

9 min read

Cultural Competency

Cultural Competency in Healthcare Design

How to design healthcare experiences that respect and serve diverse cultural backgrounds and health beliefs.

12 min read