Choose the commercial model that matches how you want to grow.
MDS works through clear, governed engagement models. The right structure depends on scope, operational readiness, tracking maturity, timeline and how much commercial alignment makes sense for both sides.
Same systems discipline. Different commercial architecture.
Most organizations should start with Standard. Growth Partnership is a selective structure for situations where measurement and operating readiness can support deeper alignment.
Standard Model
You fund the agreed scope. MDS designs, builds and operates the growth system with clear deliverables, ownership, reporting and change control.
Growth Partnership Model
A performance-aligned structure for a limited number of organizations where tracking, operational readiness and governance are strong enough to support shared commercial alignment.
Choose the model by operating reality, not by the most exciting label.
Commercial structure should follow the maturity of the system. These five questions make the decision more objective.
Test commercial readiness before choosing a model.
This is a guidance tool, not an eligibility decision. Select the statements that are already true today.
Standard allows MDS to build the system, measurement and operating baseline without forcing performance-aligned commercial rules too early.
What actually changes between Standard and Growth Partnership.
The Growth System methodology remains connected. The major differences are readiness, tracking, commercial mechanics and governance depth.
Most healthcare organizations and clearly scoped growth programs.
Readiness-qualified organizations with clean tracking and operating capacity.
Defined scope funded by the client.
A mix of fixed commercial scope and agreed performance alignment, where approved.
Strongly recommended and designed into the scope.
Required for commercial verification and governance.
Can improve progressively during delivery.
Must be sufficiently mature before approval.
Normally paid directly to platforms by the client.
Normally paid directly to platforms by the client unless the agreement explicitly states otherwise.
Roadmap, delivery and agreed performance KPIs.
Same performance view plus the specific verified definitions used for commercial alignment.
Project governance, approvals, reporting and change control.
Enhanced attribution, verification, reconciliation and responsibility rules.
What shapes the investment before any number is proposed.
MDS does not force every healthcare organization into the same package. Scope is built from the operating system required.
Price follows the operating model. It should not define it.
We first identify the system, markets, modules, integrations, governance and measurement required. The commercial proposal then reflects that real delivery architecture instead of hiding complexity behind a generic package.
The commercial model is only useful when ownership stays clear.
Regardless of model, the work should have explicit scope, owners, data boundaries, commercial rules and measurement definitions.
The questions that should be answered before you sign anything.
These answers explain the model at a high level. The signed proposal and agreement remain the source of truth for your specific engagement.
Use the Growth Map before requesting scope.
It gives the commercial conversation context: segment, stage, priorities and likely system architecture.
Build your Growth Map Open full Models FAQFinal scope, third-party costs, platform spend, asset rights, timelines and any performance-aligned mechanics belong in the written proposal or agreement. Nothing on these pages is a guarantee or a substitute for the signed commercial terms.