Building healthcare software in Abu Dhabi requires meeting DOH and DHA compliance standards. This guide covers the regulatory landscape and technical requirements.
Healthcare software in Abu Dhabi operates under DOH Abu Dhabi, DHA for cross-emirate services, federal PDPL data protection, and ADHICS cybersecurity standards. Understanding these requirements early prevents costly redesigns.
Data Protection and Malaffi Integration
Healthcare data requires AES-256 encryption at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit, role-based access controls with audit logging, and data residency within the UAE. Software must integrate with Malaffi (Abu Dhabi's HIE) using HL7 FHIR R4, implement patient consent management, and maintain data quality for structured clinical data.
Interoperability Standards
Healthcare software must implement ICD-10 for diagnosis coding, CPT/HCPCS for procedures, SNOMED CT for clinical terminology, HL7 FHIR for API data exchange, and DICOM for medical imaging. ADHICS mandates MFA for clinical system access, annual penetration testing, and mandatory breach notification within 72 hours.
Bayden's healthcare development team builds ADHICS-compliant software with built-in Malaffi integration capabilities for hospitals, clinics, and health-tech startups across Abu Dhabi.
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