Key Highlights:
* Dr. Marina Capella’s New Clinic Building
* Purchased a historic home for her practice, creating a welcoming, therapeutic environment.
* Plans to expand services with a women’s health provider, a mental health therapist, and potential physical/occupational therapy offerings.
* Dr. Phil Boucher’s Strategic Focus Areas
* Prioritizing care for newborns and mental health patients.
* Adjusting marketing efforts to target these patient groups effectively.
* Exploring ways to demonstrate the long-term value of DPC for families with older children.
* New Service Models & Pricing Tiers
* Dr. Capella introduced three membership levels:
* Essentials Membership (basic pediatric care with visit limits)
* Complex Care Membership (for behavioral health or specialized care)
* Concierge Home Visit Package (for high-end personalized care)
* Designed to align pricing with service intensity and provide flexible options for families.
* Virtual Care Memberships
* Dr. Boucher is launching a virtual membership option to reach families in rural areas or those preferring remote care.
* Covers basic pediatric consultations, behavioral guidance, and parenting support.
* Vaccine Program Expansion
* Dr. Capella successfully implemented VaxCare, reducing out-of-pocket vaccine costs and improving financial sustainability.
* Challenges include workflow adjustments, but overall, it's a positive step for the clinic.
* Adding Multidisciplinary Care
* Dr. Boucher welcomed a speech-language pathologist to his clinic, expanding services for speech delays, autism support, and infant feeding.
* Enhancing his practice as a true medical home with integrated care.
Final Thoughts:
* Both doctors are refining their DPC models to improve patient experience and financial sustainability.
* They encourage other pediatricians to experiment with new service structures and share insights.
