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Login.Health: User-Feature Matrix Design Document

1. Introduction

The User-Feature Matrix maps Login.Health's feature set against our primary and secondary user personas to ensure our product development aligns with user needs and prioritizes the most impactful features for each user group. This document serves as a critical reference for product management, development, and UX design teams to guide feature prioritization and user experience design.

2. User Personas Overview

Login.Health serves several distinct user personas, each with specific needs, goals, and pain points. For reference, below is a summary of our key personas:

Primary Personas (Phase 1 Focus)

PersonaDescriptionKey GoalsPain Points
Health Tech DeveloperAlex Chen (35), CTO at healthcare startup• Integrate patient data securely
• Reduce compliance overhead
• Implement secure authentication
• Access normalized health data
• Fragmented APIs
• Complex compliance requirements
• High integration costs
• Limited data availability
Healthcare ProviderDr. Sarah Johnson (42), Primary Care Physician• Access complete patient history
• Reduce administrative burden
• Securely share/receive patient data
• Improve clinical decision-making
• Incomplete medical records
• Time-consuming record retrieval
• Unreliable patient recall
• Manual data entry/reconciliation

Secondary Personas (Phase 2 Focus)

PersonaDescriptionKey GoalsPain Points
PatientMichael Rodriguez (58), Manages chronic conditions• Access all health records in one place
• Share specific information with providers
• Control access to health information
• Coordinate care across specialists
• Repeatedly filling out forms
• Missing records at new providers
• Difficulty tracking information
• Limited visibility into access
Family CaregiverLisa Thompson (45), Daughter caring for elderly parent• Access parent's medical information
• Coordinate care across providers
• Receive updates on treatments
• Manage appointments and tasks
• Limited access to information
• Difficulty communicating with providers
• Tracking medications and treatments
• Repeating information to providers

Additional Personas (Future Focus)

PersonaDescriptionKey GoalsPain Points
Healthcare AdministratorRobert Washington (52), Director of Health Information Management• Streamline registration processes
• Reduce administrative overhead
• Ensure compliance
• Improve patient satisfaction
• Manual record retrieval
• High administrative costs
• Compliance risk
• Patient complaints
Insurance ProviderJennifer Martinez (39), Care Coordinator at health insurance company• Access accurate patient information
• Streamline prior authorization
• Improve care coordination
• Reduce unnecessary procedures
• Delayed or incomplete information
• Manual processing of requests
• Coordination challenges
• Limited visibility across providers

3. Feature Set Overview

Login.Health's features are organized into six core functional areas:

  1. Authentication System
  2. Surrogate System
  3. Personal Health Record (PHR) Management
  4. Provider Integration
  5. Care Circle Management
  6. Developer Platform

Each area includes multiple features with specific capabilities addressing user needs.

4. User-Feature Matrix

The matrix below maps each feature to our user personas, indicating:

  • Primary (P): Essential features for this persona
  • Secondary (S): Beneficial but not essential features
  • Not Applicable (—): Features not relevant to this persona

4.1 Authentication System Features

FeatureHealth Tech DeveloperHealthcare ProviderPatientFamily CaregiverHealthcare AdminInsurance Provider
User Registration & LoginPPPPSS
Multi-factor AuthenticationPSSSPP
Single Sign-On (SSO)PPSSPS
Session ManagementPS
Profile ManagementSSPP
Password RecoverySSPPSS
Login Activity MonitoringPSSSPS

4.2 Surrogate System Features

FeatureHealth Tech DeveloperHealthcare ProviderPatientFamily CaregiverHealthcare AdminInsurance Provider
Surrogate InvitationSSPP
Verification ProcessPSPPS
Confirmation WorkflowSSPP
Permission ManagementPSPPS
Surrogate HierarchySSP
Temporary AccessPPSSSS
Activity LoggingPSSPPS

4.3 Personal Health Record (PHR) Management Features

FeatureHealth Tech DeveloperHealthcare ProviderPatientFamily CaregiverHealthcare AdminInsurance Provider
Health Record StoragePPPPSS
Data Import/ExportPPPSPS
Record TimelineSPPPS
Document ManagementSPPPPS
Health SummarySPPPP
Search & FilterPPPPSS
Version HistoryPSSSPS

4.4 Provider Integration Features

FeatureHealth Tech DeveloperHealthcare ProviderPatientFamily CaregiverHealthcare AdminInsurance Provider
EHR ConnectorsPPSPS
FHIR API SupportPSSP
Provider DirectorySPPPPP
Data NormalizationPSSP
Provider PortalSPPS
Appointment IntegrationSPPPS
Lab Result IntegrationSPPPS

4.5 Care Circle Management Features

FeatureHealth Tech DeveloperHealthcare ProviderPatientFamily CaregiverHealthcare AdminInsurance Provider
Circle CreationSSPP
Member ManagementSSPP
Permission SettingsPSPPS
Care CoordinationPPPP
Task ManagementSPPS
CommunicationPPPS
Calendar IntegrationSPP

4.6 Developer Platform Features

FeatureHealth Tech DeveloperHealthcare ProviderPatientFamily CaregiverHealthcare AdminInsurance Provider
RESTful APIPSSP
SDK LibrariesPS
HIPAA-Compliant DB WrapperPPP
Developer PortalPSS
API DocumentationPSSS
Sandbox EnvironmentPSSS
Usage AnalyticsPSPS

5. Feature Priority Matrix

Based on the user-feature mapping, we can establish the overall priority of features by evaluating their importance across user personas. The matrix below shows the prioritization for development:

5.1 High Impact, Low Complexity Features

These features should be prioritized first due to their high value and lower implementation complexity:

FeaturePrimary UsersValue PropositionTechnical Complexity
User Registration & LoginAll UsersCore access functionalityLow
Health Record StorageAll UsersFoundation of platform valueMedium
Permission ManagementPatients, Caregivers, DevelopersCore security capabilityMedium
RESTful APIDevelopersEssential integration capabilityMedium
Surrogate InvitationPatients, CaregiversFundamental surrogate functionLow

5.2 High Impact, High Complexity Features

These features deliver significant value but require more development resources:

FeaturePrimary UsersValue PropositionTechnical Complexity
EHR ConnectorsProviders, DevelopersCritical data accessHigh
FHIR API SupportDevelopers, ProvidersStandards-based interoperabilityHigh
Data NormalizationDevelopers, ProvidersConsistent data accessHigh
HIPAA-Compliant DB WrapperDevelopers, AdminsSimplified complianceHigh
Search & FilterAll UsersFinding relevant informationMedium

5.3 Medium Impact Features

These features provide moderate value and should be included in later development phases:

FeaturePrimary UsersValue PropositionTechnical Complexity
Record TimelinePatients, Providers, CaregiversChronological health viewMedium
Provider DirectoryPatients, Caregivers, ProvidersFinding connected providersMedium
Task ManagementPatients, CaregiversCoordinating care activitiesMedium
Usage AnalyticsDevelopers, AdminsPlatform utilization insightsMedium
Document ManagementPatients, Providers, CaregiversStoring medical documentsMedium

5.4 Lower Priority Features

These features can be deferred to later development phases:

FeaturePrimary UsersValue PropositionTechnical Complexity
Calendar IntegrationPatients, CaregiversAppointment managementMedium
Version HistoryDevelopers, AdminsRecord change trackingLow
Lab Result IntegrationPatients, ProvidersSpecialized data accessHigh
Surrogate HierarchyCaregiversComplex care networksHigh
CommunicationPatients, Providers, CaregiversSecure messagingMedium

6. Feature Development Phases

Based on the user-feature matrix and priority assessment, we recommend the following phased approach to feature development:

7. User Journey Mapping

To validate our feature prioritization, we've mapped key user journeys for each primary persona:

7.1 Health Tech Developer Journey

Key features needed:

  • RESTful API
  • SDK Libraries
  • Developer Portal
  • HIPAA-Compliant DB Wrapper
  • Authentication System

7.2 Healthcare Provider Journey

Key features needed:

  • EHR Connectors
  • Health Record Storage
  • Provider Portal
  • Lab Result Integration
  • Data Import/Export

7.3 Patient Journey

Key features needed:

  • User Registration & Login
  • Surrogate Invitation
  • Permission Management
  • Health Record Storage
  • Provider Directory

7.4 Family Caregiver Journey

Key features needed:

  • Surrogate Authentication
  • Permission Management
  • Health Record Access
  • Task Management
  • Care Circle Management

8. Feature Requirements Alignment

The table below maps key user needs to specific features, validating that our feature set addresses the most important requirements:

User NeedCorresponding Feature(s)Primary Persona(s)Priority
Secure access to health dataAuthentication System, Permission ManagementAllP0
Managing family member's careSurrogate System, Care Circle ManagementPatient, CaregiverP0
Comprehensive health recordHealth Record Storage, Data Import/ExportAllP0
Provider data integrationEHR Connectors, FHIR API SupportProvider, DeveloperP0
Developer integrationRESTful API, SDK Libraries, DB WrapperDeveloperP0
Finding relevant informationSearch & Filter, Health SummaryAllP1
Coordinating careTask Management, CommunicationPatient, Caregiver, ProviderP1
Tracking health changesRecord Timeline, Version HistoryPatient, ProviderP1
Managing documentsDocument ManagementPatient, Provider, CaregiverP1
Monitoring system usageUsage Analytics, Activity LoggingDeveloper, AdminP2

9. Feature Specification Process

For each feature in the matrix, a detailed specification will be created following this process:

  1. Feature Definition

    • Clear description of functionality
    • User stories and acceptance criteria
    • Scope boundaries
  2. User Research Validation

    • Usability testing with relevant personas
    • User feedback incorporation
    • Iteration based on findings
  3. Technical Specification

    • Architecture integration
    • API endpoints
    • Data models
    • Security considerations
  4. Implementation Planning

    • Development effort estimation
    • Resource allocation
    • Testing requirements
    • Deployment strategy

10. Metrics and Success Criteria

Each feature will be evaluated based on these success metrics:

Metric CategorySpecific MetricsMeasurement Method
User Adoption• Feature usage rate
• Time to first use
• Retention rate
• Analytics tracking
• User session analysis
User Satisfaction• Satisfaction score
• Ease of use rating
• Net Promoter Score
• In-app surveys
• User interviews
• Support ticket analysis
Technical Performance• Response time
• Error rate
• Uptime
• Resource usage
• Performance monitoring
• Error logging
• Infrastructure metrics
Business Impact• User growth
• Revenue impact
• Competitive advantage
• Business analytics
• Market analysis
• Customer acquisition data

11. Conclusion and Recommendations

Based on the user-feature matrix analysis, we recommend:

  1. Phased Implementation Approach

    • Focus on the foundation features in Phase 1
    • Progressively add complexity in subsequent phases
    • Validate with users between phases
  2. User-Centered Development

    • Prioritize features based on user impact
    • Include representatives from key persona groups in testing
    • Iterate based on user feedback
  3. Technical Considerations

    • Build authentication and permission systems with extensibility in mind
    • Design data models to accommodate future feature expansion
    • Implement API-first approach for maximum flexibility
  4. Success Measurement

    • Establish baseline metrics before feature release
    • Track adoption and satisfaction metrics continuously
    • Compare against industry benchmarks where available

This User-Feature Matrix will be reviewed quarterly and updated based on user feedback, market changes, and technical developments to ensure Login.Health continues to meet user needs effectively.

Appendix A: Feature Definitions

FeatureDefinitionKey Capabilities
User Registration & LoginCore authentication functionality for all users• Email/password authentication
• Social login options
• Account creation and validation
Multi-factor AuthenticationAdditional security layer for user authentication• SMS verification
• Authenticator app integration
• Email verification codes
Single Sign-On (SSO)Unified authentication across multiple healthcare systems• OAuth 2.0 implementation
• SAML support
• Cross-system identity management
Surrogate InvitationProcess for adding authorized representatives• Email/SMS invitations
• QR code sharing
• Time-limited invitation links
Permission ManagementGranular control over data access and sharing• Resource-level permissions
• Time-bound access
• Purpose-based limitations
Health Record StorageSecure storage of patient health information• FHIR-compatible data models
• Document storage
• Encrypted data at rest
EHR ConnectorsIntegration with provider electronic health records• API-based integration
• Data synchronization
• Provider authentication

Appendix B: Detailed User Personas

Expanded details on primary user personas to inform feature design:

Health Tech Developer (Alex Chen)

Demographics:

  • 35 years old
  • CTO at healthcare startup
  • Technical background with 10+ years experience
  • Based in San Francisco

Technical Profile:

  • Proficient in modern web technologies
  • Experience with RESTful APIs
  • Familiar with OAuth 2.0
  • Some healthcare integration experience

Motivations:

  • Building innovative healthcare solutions
  • Reducing development time and costs
  • Ensuring compliance with regulations
  • Creating seamless user experiences

Usage Context:

  • Development environment
  • Testing with sample data
  • Integration planning
  • API documentation references

Healthcare Provider (Dr. Sarah Johnson)

Demographics:

  • 42 years old
  • Primary Care Physician
  • 15 years in practice
  • Works in multi-provider clinic

Technical Profile:

  • Basic technology proficiency
  • Uses EHR daily (Epic system)
  • Limited time for technology learning
  • Relies on staff for some technical tasks

Motivations:

  • Improving patient care quality
  • Reducing administrative burden
  • Ensuring complete medical information
  • Coordinating with specialists

Usage Context:

  • Busy clinical environment
  • Between patient appointments
  • During patient consultations
  • Care team collaboration

Appendix C: Feature Impact Assessment

FeaturePatient ImpactProvider ImpactDeveloper ImpactOverall Impact Score
User Registration & Login5454.7
Health Record Storage5555.0
Permission Management5354.3
EHR Connectors4554.7
RESTful API2353.3
Surrogate Invitation5333.7
HIPAA-Compliant DB Wrapper3353.7
Search & Filter4544.3
Record Timeline5434.0
Task Management4323.0

Impact scored on 1-5 scale where 5 is highest impact