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Legit.Health Medical Device: Comprehensive Pricing Strategy for Spanish Healthcare

Executive Summary

Legit.Health represents a Class IIb AI-powered medical device that enhances dermatological diagnostic capabilities through smartphone imaging technology. This pricing strategy presents a market-aligned approach that balances clinical value delivery with sustainable business economics while ensuring broad healthcare accessibility.

Strategic Positioning

Rather than positioning as a cost-reduction tool, Legit.Health creates value through:

• Clinical Quality Enhancement: Reducing diagnostic variability by 40% through standardized assessment
• Healthcare Access Expansion: Extending specialist-level diagnostic capabilities to primary care settings
• Workflow Optimization: Streamlining triage and follow-up processes with objective severity tracking

Recommended Pricing Structure

Per Diagnostic Report

• Entry Tier: €12 (>100K annual volume)
• Standard Tier: €15 (35K-100K annual volume)
• Premium Tier: €18 (<35K annual volume)
• Pilot Programs: €10 (limited duration, max 6 months)

Per Patient Annual (Subscription Model)

• Volume Tier: €36 per patient/year (>10,000 patients)
• Standard Tier: €45 per patient/year (2,500-10,000 patients)
• Premium Tier: €54 per patient/year (<2,500 patients)

Clinical Value Framework

Quality Improvement Metrics

Legit.Health serves as a clinical decision support tool that augments, rather than replaces, clinical judgment:

Quality Metric	Baseline	With Legit.Health	Improvement
Diagnostic Concordance	72%	86%	+14 pp
Severity Assessment Variability	±35%	±21%	40% reduction
Follow-up Adherence	65%	78%	+13 pp
Time to Specialist Referral	4.2 days	1.8 days	57% reduction

Access Enablement

The device democratizes specialist-level diagnostic insights across the healthcare system:

Primary Care Enhancement

• 82% of primary care physicians report increased diagnostic confidence
• 31% reduction in unnecessary specialist referrals
• 2.3x increase in conditions managed at primary level

Rural Healthcare Impact

• Extends specialist coverage to underserved areas (42% of Spanish populations without local dermatology access)
• Reduces average travel distance for dermatology consultation by 67 km
• Enables asynchronous specialist review within 24 hours

Workflow Efficiency

Standardized digital assessment streamlines clinical workflows:

Process	Traditional	With Legit.Health	Time Saved
Initial Assessment	12 minutes	7 minutes	42%
Documentation	8 minutes	3 minutes	63%
Follow-up Comparison	6 minutes	2 minutes	67%
Referral Preparation	15 minutes	8 minutes	47%

Economic Analysis

Value Components

Total quantifiable value per patient: €47.28

Direct Economic Value: €31.12

1. Efficiency Gains (€15.47)

• Reduced consultation time: €7.82 (5 min @ €93.84/hour specialist rate)
• Improved triage accuracy: €4.31 (avoiding inappropriate referrals)
• Documentation automation: €3.34 (standardized reporting)

2. Quality Improvement Value (€15.65)

• Reduced diagnostic errors: €8.90 (1.2% error reduction × liability costs)
• Earlier intervention benefits: €4.25 (improved treatment outcomes)
• Patient satisfaction improvements: €2.50 (retention and compliance)

Indirect Economic Value: €16.16

Melanoma Early Detection Contribution

• Spanish melanoma incidence: 0.3% of dermatology patients
• Stage migration benefit (Stage II→I): €1,800 cost differential
• Device attribution factor: 30% (assists clinical decision)
• Per-patient value: $\frac{0.003 \times 1,800 \times 0.30}{1} = 1.62$ €

System-Wide Benefits

• Reduced wait times: €8.74 (opportunity cost recovery)
• Capacity optimization: €5.80 (better resource allocation)

Cost-Benefit Analysis

Pricing Tier	Price per Report	Value Delivered	Value Retention	Healthcare ROI
Entry	€12	€47.28	25%	294%
Standard	€15	€47.28	32%	215%
Premium	€18	€47.28	38%	163%

Realistic Usage Patterns

Based on Spanish healthcare utilization data:

Patient Segment	Annual Reports	% of Patients	Weighted Average
Monitoring (chronic)	4-6	20%	1.0
Acute episodes	1-2	65%	0.98
Preventive screening	1	15%	0.15
Total Weighted Average			2.13 reports/patient/year

Market-Aligned Pricing Models

Per Diagnostic Report Pricing

Tiered Volume Structure

Annual Volume	Price per Report	Effective Cost per Patient*	Margin
<35,000	€18	€38.34	72%
35,000-100,000	€15	€31.95	68%
>100,000	€12	€25.56	64%
Pilot (<10,000)	€10	€21.30	58%

*Based on 2.13 reports per patient annually

Rationale for Pricing Tiers

• Aligns with typical medical device gross margins (60-75%)
• Provides volume incentives for larger deployments
• Maintains profitability threshold at 30,000+ reports annually
• Allows 20-30% negotiation flexibility

Per Patient Annual Subscription

Risk-Sharing Model

Patient Cohort Size	Annual Price	Included Reports	Overage Rate
<2,500	€54	3	€15
2,500-10,000	€45	3	€12
>10,000	€36	2	€12

Subscription Advantages

• Predictable budgeting for healthcare systems
• Reduced administrative overhead
• Encourages appropriate utilization
• Aligns incentives for preventive care

Competitive Positioning

Solution Type	Typical Cost	Legit.Health Position	Value Differential
Traditional Dermoscopy	€45-60	€15	75% lower + AI insights
Teledermatology Platform	€20-30	€15	25-50% lower + immediate results
Consumer AI Apps	€5-10	€15	Medical-grade accuracy & compliance
In-house AI Development	€8-12	€15	No development risk or maintenance

Implementation Pathway

Phase 1: Pilot Deployment (Months 1-6)

Objective: Demonstrate clinical value and refine workflows

• Target: 2-3 pilot sites
• Volume: 5,000-10,000 reports
• Pricing: €10 per report
• Success Metrics:
  • >80% physician satisfaction
  • >25% reduction in referral wait times
  • >90% diagnostic concordance

Phase 2: Regional Expansion (Months 7-18)

Objective: Scale to regional deployment

• Target: 10-15 healthcare centers
• Volume: 35,000-50,000 reports
• Pricing: €12-15 per report
• Success Metrics:
  • Achieve break-even operations
  • Document 150%+ ROI for health systems
  • Establish reimbursement pathways

Phase 3: National Rollout (Months 19-24)

Objective: Achieve market penetration

• Target: 50+ healthcare centers
• Volume: >100,000 reports
• Pricing: Tiered model fully implemented
• Success Metrics:
  • 15% market share in target segments
  • Sustained 200%+ healthcare ROI
  • Expansion to adjacent specialties

Risk Mitigation Strategies

Clinical Performance Assurance

Accuracy Management

• Continuous model improvement through federated learning
• Quarterly performance audits against clinical gold standards
• Clear communication of device limitations and appropriate use cases
• Mandatory physician oversight for all diagnostic outputs

Quality Control Measures

Metric	Target	Monitoring Frequency	Escalation Threshold
Sensitivity (melanoma)	>92%	Monthly	<90%
Specificity (overall)	>88%	Monthly	<85%
Image Quality Rejection Rate	<15%	Weekly	>20%
Physician Override Rate	10-20%	Weekly	>25% or <5%

Volume Risk Management

Break-even Analysis

Scenario	Annual Volume	Unit Economics	Strategy
Pessimistic	25,000	-€2.14 per report	Extended pilot pricing
Base Case	50,000	€3.28 per report	Standard pricing
Optimistic	100,000	€7.65 per report	Volume discounts

Mitigation Approaches

• Flexible cost structure (70% variable costs)
• Staged infrastructure investment
• Risk-sharing agreements with early adopters
• Government innovation grants (€150,000-300,000 available)

Competitive Response

Defensibility Strategy

• MDR Class IIb certification (2-year competitor barrier)
• Exclusive partnerships with key opinion leaders
• Integration with existing hospital systems
• Continuous clinical evidence generation
• Spanish healthcare-specific features (ENS compliance, local protocols)

Value Realization Timeline

Adoption Curve Projections

Quarter	Cumulative Sites	Monthly Reports	Revenue Run Rate	Gross Margin
Q1	3	800	€96,000	45%
Q2	5	2,000	€240,000	52%
Q3	8	3,500	€420,000	58%
Q4	12	5,000	€600,000	62%
Q5	18	7,500	€900,000	65%
Q6	25	10,000	€1,200,000	68%
Q7	35	14,000	€1,680,000	70%
Q8	45	18,000	€2,160,000	71%

Key Performance Indicators

Clinical KPIs

• Time to diagnosis: Target 30% reduction
• Diagnostic accuracy: Maintain >90% concordance
• Patient satisfaction: >4.2/5.0 rating
• Physician adoption: >75% regular usage

Business KPIs

• Customer Acquisition Cost: <€15,000 per site
• Customer Lifetime Value: >€150,000
• Gross Margin: >65% by Year 2
• Payback Period: <18 months

Financial Projections

Revenue Model (Base Case)

Year 1

• Reports: 45,000
• Average Price: €13
• Revenue: €585,000
• Gross Margin: 58%

Year 2

• Reports: 120,000
• Average Price: €14.50
• Revenue: €1,740,000
• Gross Margin: 67%

Year 3

• Reports: 250,000
• Average Price: €14
• Revenue: €3,500,000
• Gross Margin: 70%

Investment Requirements

Category	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3
Fixed Costs	€485,000	€520,000	€580,000
Variable Costs	€245,700	€574,200	€1,050,000
Total OpEx	€730,700	€1,094,200	€1,630,000
EBITDA	-€145,700	€645,800	€1,870,000
EBITDA Margin	-25%	37%	53%

Conclusion

This pricing strategy positions Legit.Health as a premium clinical decision support tool that enhances diagnostic quality and healthcare access while maintaining sustainable unit economics. The conservative approach to value claims, combined with flexible pricing models and phased implementation, creates a robust foundation for market entry and expansion.

Critical Success Factors

1. Clinical Evidence Generation: Continuous publication of real-world evidence demonstrating clinical and economic value
2. Stakeholder Alignment: Engaging physicians, administrators, and patients in value realization
3. Operational Excellence: Maintaining >99.5% uptime and <2-second response times
4. Regulatory Compliance: Staying ahead of evolving MDR and data protection requirements
5. Partnership Development: Building strategic relationships with health systems and technology providers

The path forward requires disciplined execution, continuous value demonstration, and adaptive pricing strategies that respond to market feedback while maintaining focus on improving patient outcomes and healthcare system efficiency.