We're building Healthdex with you, not for you. That's why we're launching a 90-Day Design Partner Pilot Program to work closely with early customers who will help shape the product roadmap while getting real value from the platform.
What is a Design Partner?
A design partner is an early customer who:
- Gets full platform access during the pilot period
- Provides feedback on features, workflows, and data quality
- Helps prioritize the product roadmap
- Works directly with our team on custom use cases
- Receives significant pricing benefits (zero cost or 50% discount)
This isn't a beta test where you're finding bugs. It's a strategic partnership where your input directly influences which features we build, which data sources we prioritize, and how the platform evolves.
Why We're Doing This
Healthcare market intelligence is complex. Different organizations need different things:
- Health systems need M&A intelligence and contract negotiation support
- Payers need network adequacy analysis and rate benchmarking
- TPAs need reference-based pricing tools and provider steerage capabilities
- Consultants need fast due diligence workflows and client-ready reporting
Rather than guessing what each persona needs most, we're working directly with organizations in each category to understand real workflows, pain points, and high-value features.
What You Get
Full Platform Access
- All markets (50+ MSAs plus custom definitions)
- Complete hospital and payer rate data
- Provider directories and quality metrics
- Unlimited exports (Excel, PowerPoint, PDF)
- API access (Enterprise tier only)
Direct Input on Product Direction
- Monthly feedback sessions with our product team
- Early access to new features before general release
- Custom data requests within scope
- Influence over which markets and data sources we prioritize
- Shape reporting templates and export formats
Dedicated Support
- Direct line to our data and engineering teams
- Fast response times (under 2 hours during business hours)
- Custom training and onboarding
- Help building your specific use cases
Pricing Benefits
Two options:
- Zero cost pilot: Free access for 90 days, then convert to paid plan if you see value
- 50% discount pilot: 50% off your chosen plan for 90 days, continues at full price if you convert
What We Need From You
Time Commitment
- 2-3 hours per month for feedback sessions
- Willingness to share real use cases and workflows
- Honest feedback on what works and what doesn't
- Testing new features as they're released
Use Cases
We're looking for organizations with:
- Active contract negotiations or M&A evaluations
- Network design or adequacy projects
- Reference-based pricing implementations
- Healthcare consulting engagements requiring market data
Openness
- Share your pain points openly (we can't fix what we don't know)
- Be willing to try features that might not work perfectly at first
- Understand that some features are works-in-progress
- Help us prioritize what to build next
Who We're Looking For
We have limited slots and are targeting a mix of customer types:
Health Systems (3-5 slots)
- Regional or academic medical centers
- Active M&A pipeline or contract renewals
- Strategy teams needing competitive intelligence
- CFOs preparing for payer negotiations
Payers & TPAs (3-5 slots)
- Commercial health plans or TPAs
- Network strategy teams
- Actuarial teams building RBP programs
- Provider contracting teams
Healthcare Consultants (2-3 slots)
- Strategy or benefits consulting firms
- Active client engagements requiring market data
- M&A advisory practices
- Network design specialists
Ideal Candidates
You're a great fit if:
- You're already trying to use transparency data but struggling with the technical complexity
- You have a specific project in the next 90 days where market intelligence would help
- You're willing to share honest feedback even when something doesn't work
- You understand this is a partnership, not just a free trial
- You have decision-making authority (or close access to decision-makers)
You're probably not a great fit if:
- You're just browsing and don't have a near-term use case
- You're not willing to dedicate time to feedback sessions
- You're looking for a fully polished product with zero rough edges
- You can't share real use cases due to confidentiality concerns
How It Works
Application Process
- Fill out our pilot application form with your organization info and use case
- We'll schedule a 30-minute call to discuss your needs and the program
- If it's a good fit, we'll get you set up within 1 week
During the Pilot
- Month 1: Onboarding, training, initial use cases
- Month 2: Deep dive on your workflows, feature feedback
- Month 3: Testing new capabilities, conversion discussion
After the Pilot
- No obligation to continue (zero-cost option)
- Convert to paid plan at your chosen tier
- Continue as a reference customer (optional)
- Stay on our product advisory board (optional)
What Happens to Your Feedback
We publish a quarterly product roadmap showing what we're building and why. Design partner input directly shapes:
- Feature prioritization (what gets built first)
- Data source expansion (which payers or markets to add)
- Export templates (standard reports and formats)
- API capabilities (what data to expose programmatically)
- User interface improvements
We'll acknowledge design partners publicly (with permission) and share how their feedback influenced specific features.
Ready to Join?
We're accepting applications on a rolling basis until slots are filled. Expected to fill by end of February 2026.
To apply:
- Email team@healthdex.com with:
- Your name, title, and organization
- Your primary use case for market intelligence
- Why you're interested in being a design partner
- Whether you prefer zero-cost or 50% discount pilot
Or schedule a 15-minute exploratory call: team@healthdex.com
Questions?
Q: What happens to my data after the pilot? A: If you don't convert to a paid plan, we delete your account data within 90 days per our privacy policy.
Q: Can I share the platform with colleagues? A: Yes! Your pilot includes up to 5 named users (10 for Enterprise tier).
Q: What if I need custom data that's not in the platform? A: Tell us! If it's within scope (publicly available transparency data), we'll prioritize adding it.
Q: Do I have to provide testimonials or case studies? A: No obligation. We'd love to feature your success stories (anonymized if needed), but it's completely optional.
Q: What if the pilot doesn't work out? A: No hard feelings. We'll part ways, delete your data, and you've learned whether transparency data fits your workflows—for free.
Let's build the future of healthcare market intelligence together. Apply now.