DR:0001‐Scope of Credentials for the MVP

Decision Record: Scope of Credentials for the MVP
Date: 2024-12-06
Status: Accepted
Deciders: AS, EG, HS, LB, TB
Tags: #scope, #credentials, #mvp

Context
Which credentials should the MVP issue to demonstrate the viability of verifiable credentials for doulas enrolling in Medicaid reimbursement programs?

Alternatives Considered

• Option A: Include only the Birth Doula Credential

  • Pros: Simplifies initial work; easy to implement and showcase.
  • Cons: Does not demonstrate the ability to handle multiple credential types or a realistic real-world scenario.

• Option B: Include Birth and Postpartum Doula Credentials (🚩)

  • Pros: More realistic scenario; shows capacity to handle multiple credential types; still manageable complexity.
  • Cons: Slightly more development effort than a single credential.

• Option C: Include Birth, Postpartum, and Additional Credentials (e.g., Insurance, Background Check)

  • Pros: Broad demonstration of the system’s versatility; highly realistic.
  • Cons: Increases complexity, time, and resource requirements in an early MVP stage.

Decision
The team will implement both Birth and Postpartum Doula Credentials in the MVP.
This choice provides a balance between complexity and demonstration value, showing that the system can handle multiple credential types without overly complicating the initial release. It aligns with long-term goals by laying a foundation for adding more credentials later and meets MVP requirements for a meaningful, realistic scenario.

Follow-Up Actions

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