What's new in our clinics?

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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dpcpediatricians.substack.com