10decodersTransparent cost — never the front door.
Capability and control lead; cost is the closer. But once you're seriously evaluating, here's how each rung is priced, how earlier fees credit forward, and what's in and out of scope.
Three commercial models
One model per rung.
Prove
90-Day Accelerator
$18–28k / Foundation
All-In: $65–95k. A fixed-fee, time-boxed pilot pod with a clean go/no-go.
- Fixed fee, fixed 90-day window
- Fully-staffed, compliant pod
- Credits forward into a Pod
Scale
Managed Pod
Per seat / fully loaded
Tiered by seniority — Associate, Senior, Lead/Architect. One number covers everything.
- Salary, benefits, facilities, tooling
- Management, governance, retention
- Backfill SLA included
Own
Build-Operate-Transfer
Build + Operate + Transfer
Three-part structure with a transfer trigger you set. Tailored term sheet at scoping.
- Build fee for org standup
- Recurring operate fee
- Transfer fee on your trigger
Credit-forward logic
Start small. Never pay twice.
The ladder is designed so that committing later never penalizes you for starting cautiously. Your Accelerator fee credits toward a Managed Pod; Pod investment is recognized if you move to BOT.
The effect: the lowest-risk entry point is also economically rational. You're never choosing between "test it" and "don't waste money."
What's not included
Third-party licensesPass-through
Travel (if requested)At cost
Specialized hardwareScoped separately
Legal / tax counselYour advisors
All figures indicative; confirmed at scoping.
All figures are indicative
Pricing shown here is directional and exists to give cost-seekers transparency. Final pricing is confirmed at scoping, tailored to pod size, seniority mix, scope, and compliance requirements.
FAQ
Pricing, answered.
Why isn’t pricing the first thing on the site?
Because mid-market healthcare firms now choose a GCC for ownership, speed, and control — and cost is the closer, not the opener. We lead with capability so the cost conversation happens in the right context.
How does the credit-forward work?
Fees from an earlier rung credit toward the next. An Accelerator fee credits into a Managed Pod; Pod investment is recognized if you move to BOT. Starting small is never double-charged.
What drives per-seat pricing?
Seniority tier (Associate, Senior, Lead/Architect), pod composition, and compliance scope. The number is fully loaded — there are no hidden facility or management add-ons.
Can we get a firm quote?
Yes — a tailored quote is produced at scoping, once we’ve sized the pod and agreed scope. The figures here get you to that conversation with realistic expectations.
