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.

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