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Author: wkirby

data/cases/careviso.md

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-logo: '/img/logos/careviso.png'
+logo: "/img/logos/careviso.png"
 client: careviso
 title: Building an Industry-Leading HeathTech Platform
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 ![test|aligncenter img-l svg--blue](cases/careviso/solution.svg)
 
-### The Challenges
+### The Challenge
 
-In the world of healthcare, managing prior authorizations and benefits investigations is complex and highly regulated. Our client [careviso](https://www.careviso.com) — a health tech startup focused on improving access to diagnostic testing—needed a robust, secure platform to support their growing prior-authorization team as they processed thousands of insurance requests. They needed a platform that could not only automate routine tasks and scale with their growth, but also meet the strict requirements of HIPAA and SOC 2 compliance.
+In the world of healthcare, managing prior authorizations and benefits investigations is complex and highly regulated. Our client [careviso](https://www.careviso.com) — a health tech startup focused on improving access to diagnostic testing — needed a robust, secure platform to support their growing prior-authorization team as they processed thousands of insurance requests. They needed a platform that could not only automate routine tasks and scale with their growth, but also meet the strict requirements of HIPAA and SOC 2 compliance.
 
 With these priorities in mind, they partnered with Apsis Labs to build an efficient, reliable, and secure platform from the ground up.
 
-
 ### The Solution
 
 ![test|alignright img-s svg--green](cases/careviso/checkshield.svg)
 
 **1\. Building a HIPAA and SOC 2 Compliant Server and Workflow** At Apsis, our first step was to ensure the platform met HIPAA and SOC 2 compliance standards for handling sensitive health data. We built the server in Ruby on Rails and designed a secure, scalable workflow specifically for managing prior authorizations. Our team focused on automating repetitive tasks, such as interacting with health insurance providers, which made the whole system faster and reduced the opportunity for human error.
 
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 **2\. Creating Scalable, Compliant Infrastructure with AWS** To support the platform’s growth, we set up a scalable infrastructure solution in AWS using terraform. Managing the infrastructure in code allowed us to maintain reliability and speed. Our work also followed security best practices, crucial for HIPAA and SOC 2 compliance. The platform now handles over 2 million API requests per year (typically large, batch processing requests) without compromising on security or speed.
 
 ![test|alignleft img-s svg--pink](cases/careviso/health.svg)
 
 **3\. Integrating Benefits Investigation Tools** To further support the careviso's process, we built custom integrations to drive a benefits investigation platform. These integrations make it easier to determine patients’ coverage details, eligibility, and costs. All data exchanges follow HIPAA-compliant protocols, ensuring secure transmission and storage of sensitive information.
 
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 **4\. Enabling HIPAA-Compliant Data Analysis** With a solid application in place, the next need was to collect detailed insights on prior authorization decisions across hundreds of thousands of cases. Apsis Labs helped to build a big-data solution that allowed the analysis team to identify trends across their data. This analytics platform was designed to handle large volumes of data while ensuring that patient information was protected, in line with HIPAA and SOC 2 standards.
 
 ![test|aligncenter img-m svg--gold](cases/careviso/challenge.svg)

data/cases/heritage.md

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+---
+logo: "/img/logos/heritage.png"
+client: Heritage Appraisers
+logoSize: 60
+title: Recovering and Modernizing the Heritage Appraisers Platform
+subtitle: Building long-term trust with development partners
+---
+
+![partnership illustration|aligncenter img-l svg--blue](img/cases/heritage/partners.svg)
+
+### The Challenge
+
+When [Heritage Appraisers](https://heritageappraisers.com/) experienced a sudden breakup with their previous development agency, they found themselves with a limited access to critical credentials and source code. The platform, vital to their business operations, needed a complete recovery to bring it back online and a strategy to protect against future disruptions. Heritage wanted not only a quick fix but a partner they could trust to build long-term stability.
+
+That’s where Apsis Labs stepped in.
+
+### The Solution
+
+**1\. Immediate Recovery and Secure Relaunch**
+Apsis Labs moved quickly to recover Heritage’s platform. Our team decrypted and restored the application, then relaunched it on reliable new hardware. Built on Ruby on Rails and hosted on Amazon AWS, the site gained a robust, flexible infrastructure capable of handling Heritage’s unique needs. This setup brought Heritage back online securely and set the stage for a more efficient, scalable solution moving forward.
+
+![security|alignright img-m svg--green](img/cases/heritage/recovery.svg)
+
+**2\. Establishing Client Ownership and Transparency**
+With our “be easy to hire and easier to fire” motto in mind, Apsis Labs worked closely with Heritage to ensure that all essential accounts, credentials, and permissions were transferred directly to their team. This transparent approach restored Heritage’s full ownership of their platform, eliminating the dependency on any one agency and empowering them to manage their resources with confidence.
+
+**3\. Long-term Modernization and Support**
+Over the past four years, Apsis Labs has worked continuously with Heritage to evolve and improve their platform. We’ve modernized the backend, optimized site performance, and implemented cost-effective changes to the AWS infrastructure—all while ensuring HIPAA and security compliance. By maintaining and updating their Ruby on Rails application, Apsis Labs has created a foundation for future growth that’s both cost-efficient and performance-driven.
+
+**4\. Building Trust through Reliability and Communication**
+Trust is central to our relationship with Heritage. Regular updates, proactive communication, and dependable support have helped restore confidence between stakeholders and developers. Heritage’s platform is now not only stable and secure but also equipped to handle new features and growing traffic, providing a seamless experience for their users.
+
+![gem illustration|aligncenter img-m svg--gold](img/cases/heritage/gem.svg)
+
+### The Results
+
+Today, Heritage Appraisers has a stable, scalable platform they can fully control. Thanks to AWS’s reliable infrastructure and our improvements to the backend, they’ve seen reductions in hosting costs and gains in overall site performance. By modernizing their application, Apsis Labs has helped Heritage increase revenue opportunities, enhance user experience, and enjoy peace of mind knowing they have a trusted development partner.
+
+Apsis Labs remains dedicated to supporting Heritage’s growth. With a foundation built on transparency, security, and reliability, we’re excited to help Heritage expand their platform and improve the user experience even further. The future is bright, and Apsis Labs is here to help every step of the way.

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+---
+logo: "/img/logos/thinkingbaseball.png"
+client: Thinking Baseball
+logoSize: 100
+title: Launching the World's Most Popular Baseball Training App
+subtitle: Teaching 100k+ users the mental side of baseball
+---
+
+![thinking baseball app|aligncenter img-l](/img/cases/tb/app.png)
+
+### The Challenge
+
+Any fan can tell you: baseball is more than just pitching and hitting. Startup [Thinking Baseball](https://www.thinkingbaseball.com) wanted an app to teach the mental side of the game that was more than just rote instruction. They wanted an engaging and informative experience that would captivate players, appeal to fans of all ages, and stay cost-effective for a new business to run. To pull it off, they needed secure payment options; a low-cost, high-performance backend; and a mobile app that worked on both iOS and Android. They turned to Apsis Labs to bring their vision to life.
+
+### The Solution
+
+![trophy|alignleft img-s svg--pink](cases/tb/trophy.svg)
+
+**1\. Building a Fast, Efficient Server with Easy Payment Processing** Our first task at Apsis was setting up a backend that could handle thousands of users at once without breaking the bank. We chose Ruby on Rails to build a backend that’s both efficient and powerful, easily serving thousands of users from a single node. This setup lets the app handle big spikes in traffic, keeping it smooth and reliable during peak times.
+
+For payments, we wanted to keep our integrations secure and easy to use. Because of on-platform restrictions from Apple, our payment strategy involves a Stripe integration for users who sign up by web, and an in-app purchase flow that integrates with both Android and Apple in-app purchases. This versatility in payment options has helped Thinking Baseball grow its user base. Using known, trusted payment tooling reduces headaches for our client, and guarantees a secure, trusted payment process for their users.
+
+![test|alignright img-m svg--green](cases/tb/baseball.svg)
+
+**2\. Building the Mobile App with Cross-Platform Development in Mind** To keep the app affordable to build and easy to update, we used React Native. This approach allowed us to write the code once and know it would perform on both iOS and Android, saving time and money. By choosing cross-platform development from the beginning, we made sure the app could keep up with its users, roll out new features faster, and reach more people.
+
+**3\. Creating an Engaging Quiz Experience** The Thinking Baseball app is designed to feel less like a game, and more like the radio call of your favorite team. Its quiz experience challenges users to make stop and think, to visualize baseball scenarios, and deepen their understanding before making decisions. Our background in game design let us create an engaging, clear UI, giving users a fun and visually interesting way to improve their skills.
+
+The quizzes feature real-time animations and thousands of unique audio combinations that offer variety and novelty on every play. This unique approach helps Thinking Baseball stand out from other sports training apps, and keeps users coming back for more.
+
+![celebrating team|aligncenter img-m svg--gold](cases/tb/launchteam.svg)
+
+### The Results
+
+Thanks to Apsis Labs, Thinking Baseball is now used by tens of thousands of baseball fans and players to improve their game. The app’s efficient backend means it can handle traffic without a performance (or financial) hitch, and our Stripe, Apple, and Android integrations give users familiar, reliable ways to access premium content.
+
+Choosing React Native for the mobile app has kept costs down and ensured that both iOS and Android users continue to get the same high-quality experience. The game-like quizzes keep users engaged, making an educational app they can’t wait to return to.