Guide for Researchers
Learn how to access high-quality, anonymized medical data for research while ensuring patient privacy and regulatory compliance.
What is MediPact for Researchers?
MediPact provides researchers with:
- High-Quality Data: FHIR R4 compliant, anonymized medical data
- Affordable Pricing: 40% of market rates with volume discounts
- Transparent Verification: All data verified on Hedera blockchain
- Easy Access: Browse, query, and purchase datasets through web interface or API
- Compliance Ready: Built-in consent management and audit trails
How It Works
Getting Started
Step 1: Register & Verify
Create your researcher account:
- Provide organization information
- Submit verification documents
- Complete verification process
- Hedera account created automatically
Note: Verification is required to purchase datasets. Unverified researchers can browse and query but cannot purchase.
Step 2: Browse or Query Data
Access data through two methods:
- Browse Datasets: View pre-created datasets with metadata
- Query Interface: Filter by country, date, condition, demographics, etc.
- Preview results (count and statistics) before purchasing
Step 3: Purchase & Access
When ready to purchase:
- Receive payment request (platform account, amount in HBAR)
- Send HBAR payment from your Hedera wallet
- Provide transaction ID for verification
- System verifies payment and grants access
- Download data in CSV or FHIR format
Pricing & Affordability
40% of Market Rates
MediPact offers transparent, category-based pricing at 40% of market rates:
| Category | Price per Record |
|---|---|
| Basic Demographics | $0.032 |
| Condition Data | $0.12 |
| Lab Results | $0.24 |
| Combined Dataset | $1.00 |
| Longitudinal | $2.00 |
Volume Discounts:
- 101-500 records: 10% discount
- 501-1,000 records: 20% discount
- 1,001-5,000 records: 30% discount
- 5,001+ records: 40% discount
Data Quality & Verification
FHIR R4 Compliant
All data is stored in FHIR R4 format, ensuring interoperability with global medical record systems and research tools.
Verifiable on Hedera
All datasets are verified on Hedera blockchain:
- Consent records stored on HCS (immutable)
- Data provenance hashes verifiable on HashScan
- Smart contract consent validation
- Complete audit trail
Privacy Protected
Data is anonymized using advanced techniques:
- Double anonymization (two-stage process)
- K-anonymity enforcement (minimum 5 records per group)
- PII completely removed
- Patient consent verified before access
Payment Process
Paying with HBAR
All payments are made in HBAR (Hedera's native cryptocurrency):
- Prices displayed in USD for clarity
- System converts to HBAR using real-time exchange rates
- You receive payment request with platform account ID
- Send HBAR from your Hedera wallet (HashPack, Blade, etc.)
- Provide transaction ID for verification
- System verifies payment and grants access
Benefits:
- Low Fees: ~$0.0001 per transaction
- Fast: 3-5 second settlement
- Transparent: All transactions verifiable on HashScan
API Access
REST API for Programmatic Access
Access data programmatically using our REST API:
- Create API keys in your researcher dashboard
- Query datasets and filter data via API
- Purchase datasets programmatically
- Download data in CSV or FHIR format
Key Benefits
💰 Affordable
40% of market rates with volume discounts. All prices transparent and displayed in USD.
🔍 Verifiable
All data verified on Hedera blockchain. Consent records and provenance hashes publicly verifiable.
📊 High Quality
FHIR R4 compliant data with proper anonymization. K-anonymity enforced for privacy protection.
⚡ Fast Access
Instant payment verification and data access. Download in CSV or FHIR format immediately.
Getting Help
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