Planned Features
Features planned for future development.
Q1 2026
Resident Evaluation Platform (Elentra Replacement)
Priority: High Target: Q1 2026 Estimated Effort: 12 weeks
Overview
Comprehensive evaluation system for medical residency programs, replacing Elentra. Enables institutional admins to create custom evaluation forms, preceptors to evaluate residents, and residents to complete self-assessments with preceptor sign-off.
Key Features
- Drag-drop form builder with CanMEDS/EPA competency tracking
- Multi-role workflows (preceptor → resident, senior → junior, self-assessment)
- External preceptor support via magic links (no account required)
- Automated email reminders (3, 7, 14-day intervals)
- Digital signatures and audit trails
- Data export for graduating residents (PDF/CSV)
- HIPAA-compliant with encryption and access controls
Business Impact
- Cost savings: $10,000-50,000/year per institution (eliminate Elentra licensing)
- Integration with existing clinical scribe workflows
- Accreditation compliance (CFPC, ACGME)
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Mobile App (React Native)
Priority: High Target: Q1 2026 Estimated Effort: 6-8 weeks
Overview
Native mobile applications for iOS and Android to enable clinical documentation on the go.
Key Features
- Live audio transcription
- Note generation with templates
- Offline mode with sync
- Push notifications
- Biometric authentication
- Voice commands
Technology Stack
- React Native with Expo
- React Query for data fetching
- AsyncStorage for offline data
- React Navigation
- Keycloak integration
Prerequisites
- Backend API fully tested
- WebSocket transcription stable
- Mobile-optimized endpoints
Offline Mode
Priority: High Target: Q1 2026 Estimated Effort: 3-4 weeks
Overview
Allow users to create notes offline and automatically sync when connection is restored.
Key Features
- Local storage of drafts
- Background sync queue
- Conflict resolution
- Offline indicator
- Queue status display
Technology Stack
- IndexedDB for web
- AsyncStorage for mobile
- Background sync API
- Service workers
Challenges
- Conflict resolution strategy
- Sync state management
- Storage limits
Enhanced Analytics Dashboard
Priority: Medium Target: Q1 2026 Estimated Effort: 2-3 weeks
Overview
Advanced analytics for administrators with historical trends, usage patterns, and predictive insights.
Key Features
- Historical trend analysis
- Usage heatmaps
- Predictive capacity planning
- Custom date ranges
- CSV/PDF export
- Scheduled reports
Implementation
- Daily snapshot tables in database
- Time-series queries
- Recharts for visualizations
- Background job for report generation
Multi-Language Support (French)
Priority: Medium Target: Q1 2026 (Canada rollout) Estimated Effort: 2-3 weeks
Overview
Full French language support for Canadian healthcare professionals.
Key Features
- UI translation (React-i18next)
- Clinical note generation in French
- French medical terminology support
- Language switcher
- Locale-aware date/time formatting
Implementation
- i18next integration
- Translation files (en.json, fr.json)
- Claude API with French prompts
- Canadian French medical terminology database
Q2 2026
EMR Integration (Epic, Cerner)
Priority: High Target: Q2 2026 Estimated Effort: 8-12 weeks
Overview
Direct integration with major Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems to streamline workflows.
Supported EMRs
- Epic (FHIR API)
- Cerner (FHIR API)
- MEDITECH (HL7)
Key Features
- Patient data sync
- Auto-populate demographics
- Push notes to EMR
- Two-way sync
- Audit trail
Challenges
- HIPAA compliance review
- HL7/FHIR implementation
- Testing with EMR sandboxes
- Certification requirements
Voice Commands
Priority: Medium Target: Q2 2026 Estimated Effort: 4-5 weeks
Overview
Hands-free operation via voice commands for common actions.
Commands
- "Start recording"
- "Stop recording"
- "Generate note"
- "Use [template name] template"
- "Save note"
- "Discard note"
Technology
- Web Speech API
- Custom wake word detection
- Command parsing engine
- Fallback to button controls
Advanced Reporting & Exports
Priority: Medium Target: Q2 2026 Estimated Effort: 3-4 weeks
Overview
Comprehensive reporting system for administrators and compliance teams.
Report Types
- Usage reports (per resident, per specialty)
- Billing reports (usage-based)
- Compliance reports (audit log summaries)
- Performance metrics
- Custom report builder
Export Formats
- CSV
- Excel (XLSX)
- JSON (API access)
Future Roadmap (2026+)
Real-Time Collaboration
Priority: Low Estimated Effort: 6-8 weeks
Allow multiple users to collaborate on clinical notes in real-time (similar to Google Docs).
Technology: WebSocket, operational transforms (OT) or CRDT
Clinical Decision Support
Priority: Medium Estimated Effort: 12-16 weeks
Integrate clinical guidelines and decision support tools powered by AI.
Features:
- Drug interaction warnings
- Diagnosis suggestions
- Treatment recommendations
- Evidence-based guidelines
Automated ICD-10 Coding
Priority: Medium Estimated Effort: 8-10 weeks
Automatically suggest ICD-10 codes based on clinical notes using Claude AI.
Benefits:
- Faster billing
- Reduced coding errors
- Improved reimbursement
Quality Metrics Dashboard
Priority: Low Estimated Effort: 4-6 weeks
Track note quality metrics and provide feedback for improvement.
Metrics:
- Completeness score
- Clarity score
- Compliance with guidelines
- Average time to complete
Patient Portal Integration
Priority: Medium Estimated Effort: 10-12 weeks
Allow patients to view their clinical notes and communicate with providers.
Features:
- Read-only note access
- Secure messaging
- Amendment requests
- Download medical records
Smart Templates
Priority: Medium Estimated Effort: 6-8 weeks
AI-powered template suggestions based on specialty, visit type, and patient history.
Features:
- Template recommendations
- Dynamic field suggestions
- Learning from past notes
- Personalized templates
SOAP Note Automation
Priority: High Estimated Effort: 4-5 weeks
Automatically structure notes into SOAP format (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan).
Benefits:
- Standardized documentation
- Better readability
- Easier EMR integration
Voice Biometrics for Authentication
Priority: Low Estimated Effort: 8-10 weeks
Use voice biometrics for secure, hands-free authentication.
Benefits:
- Hands-free login
- Continuous authentication during recording
- Enhanced security
Technology Evaluations
Evaluating for Future Use
- GraphQL: Alternative to REST API (better for mobile)
- Temporal: Workflow orchestration for complex processes
- Next.js: Might replace Vite for SSR benefits
- Supabase: Potential backend alternative
- WebAssembly: For performance-critical features
Watching
- GPT-4: Monitor for cost/performance vs Claude
- Whisper API: Alternative to Deepgram
- PostgreSQL Extensions: pg_vector for future semantic search
- Redis: For caching and session management
Feature Requests
To submit a feature request:
- Create a GitHub issue with label
enhancement - Describe the problem you're trying to solve
- Propose a solution (optional)
- Tag with relevant labels (mobile, web, backend, etc.)
Last Updated: 2025-10-21