NeuroCatch, a leader in objective brain function assessments, faced a common challenge for many point-of-care MedTech companies: their powerful, in-clinic neurological assessment device was an island. Its workstation-based software enabled rapid and thorough assessments and provided invaluable reports, but the lack of cloud connectivity limited its reach, use and value to clinicians and patients. The company saw opportunities for ongoing engagement, further data-driven insights and new services if it could unlock captive data.
This case study details how NeuroCatch partnered with BioT, the infrastructure for medical device clouds, to advance the NeuroCatch Platform and transform their business. By leveraging BioT's secure, compliant, and developer-friendly capabilities, NeuroCatch rapidly extended its capabilities beyond the clinic, engaging clinicians and patients remotely, and building a foundation for a future of connected, data-driven brain health services. And, this was all achieved in 6 months.
The Challenge: A Powerful Device, a Limited Reach
NeuroCatch's flagship product, the NeuroCatch® Platform, is a groundbreaking device that quickly and objectively measures cognitive brain function at the point of care. It uses electroencephalography, EEG, to capture three key brain vital signs, N100, P300, and N400, in a six-minute, non-invasive test. With over 1 billion people suffering from neurological disorders and traditional assessments taking 3 hours to complete, it is no wonder why NeuroCatch is a clinical and commercial success.
To unlock even greater value, NeuroCatch needed to remove technical and operational constraints in its previous architecture. These were:
- Siloed Data: Test results and reports were stored on the purpose-built workstation. This made it impossible for clinicians to access patient history beyond the study room. The post-test interaction was confined to a PDF report. There was no way to provide real-time feedback or track patient progress over time.
- Missed Revenue Opportunities: Without a connected platform and certified operations, NeuroCatch faced obstacles selling to larger provider systems that required multi-user, secure anytime access to patient data.
- Costly Deployment, Maintenance and Security: Each new clinic meant local installs, IT windows, and bespoke configs; HA and DR and capacity were manual, delaying launches and inflating support costs. PHI on endpoints with uneven patching and key rotation and limited audit trails made consistent HIPAA, GDPR, and 21 CFR Part 11 controls hard, raising breach and recall risk. No live view of device health, versions, or usage.
- Future-Proofing Hurdles: Integrating with external systems like Electronic Health Records and third-party applications was a manual and complex process, hindering scalability and market expansion.
The Solution: BioT's Infrastructure for Medical Device Clouds
NeuroCatch recognized that a secure and flexible cloud platform was the only way to unlock the full potential of their device and the company. After a thorough evaluation, they selected BioT. BioT's platform stood out for its blend of medical-grade compliance and certifications, flexibility, and developer tools, which promised to solve NeuroCatch’s immediate challenges and enable future innovation.
Key Components of the BioT Solution
- Regulatory Compliant Cloud Infrastructure: BioT provides an out-of-the-box, HIPAA-compliant and FDA-ready cloud platform. This allowed NeuroCatch to focus on core technology rather than medical data security and regulatory compliance.
- Secured Device-to-Cloud Connectivity: BioT's Developer Studio and APIs simplified connecting the device to the cloud. The platform securely streamed data from the device to a central database with fine-grained attribute-based access controls.
- Patient and Clinician Portals: Using BioT’s no-code and low-code tools, NeuroCatch built branded web and mobile applications for both clinicians and patients, with secure, role-based access to results, history, and progress.
- Proactive Centralized Management: Internal clinical, quality, and device operations teams can engage with results details, aligned to PHI security controls.
- Seamless Integration: BioT's open infrastructure will be used to integrate with other healthcare systems. This supports a multi-phase plan to connect with EHR systems.
“By partnering with BioT, NeuroCatch leveraged a developer-friendly, medical-grade cloud platform to extend device capabilities beyond the single device. This enables remote engagement for clinicians and laid the foundation for future connectivity to other healthcare providers and brain health services. The transition was achieved in a matter of months, not years, freeing the NeuroCatch software team from the burden of cloud development and allowing for faster deployment of new features and services.”
Measurable Results: From Device to Platform
- Enhanced Clinician Workflow: Clinicians can access patient data from anywhere. Reports and insights are available via the cloud, enabling neurologists to help patients anytime, anywhere.
- Proven Operational Compliance: NeuroCatch inherits BioT’s SOC 2 Type II and HITRUST r2 certifications to speed hospital and clinic reviews.
- New Revenue Opportunities: Transitioning the platform to a cloud service enables multi-unit contracts with larger health systems and recurring subscriptions. BioT’s open platform supports integrations with complementary services and partners.
- Strategic Positioning: The project positions NeuroCatch as a leader in connected brain health, with a secure data platform that supports AI insights, wearable integrations, and enterprise partnerships.
Conclusion: A Blueprint for Your Success
The days of standalone, disconnected devices are over. The future of MedTech is connected platforms that deliver continuous clinical value, improve patient outcomes, and support scalable business models.
By choosing a purpose-built, medical-grade platform like BioT, NeuroCatch was able to:
- Unlock New Business Models: Move beyond a workstation sale to a recurring revenue service.
- Future-Proof Technology: Establish a secure, scalable foundation for data-driven services and integrations.
- Offload Compliance and Security: Reallocate resources to core product innovation, the device, algorithms, and user experience.
- Accelerate Development: Use BioT's developer tools to launch new services faster, with fewer specialized skills.
- Improve OpEx: Rely on a managed platform with SOC 2 Type II and HITRUST r2 certifications, and documented ISO and FDA standards.
The NeuroCatch story is a strategic business transformation.
“Robust data architecture and management are essential for NeuroCatch, serving as the foundation for growth and global collaboration to expand our understanding of the brain. By partnering with BioT, we’re excited to strengthen these capabilities and ensure ongoing support for innovation and impact.”
