In this episode of "DPC Pediatrician," Dr. Phil Boucher and Dr. Marina Capella discuss a unique aspect of pricing in pediatric Direct Primary Care (DPC): the family maximum charge. This episode dives into whether implementing a family maximum fee makes sense for your practice. They share their experiences with large families in their practices and explore the advantages and potential challenges of setting a cap on how much a family pays, no matter how many children they have. If you're wondering whether a family maximum is right for your DPC practice, this conversation is a must-listen!
Key Highlights:
Dr. Phil explains why his practice set a $300 family maximum, emphasizing how large families with multiple children tend to be lower utilizers of services.
Discussion on how families with several children benefit from a cap, making pediatric care more affordable and encouraging them to join a DPC practice.
Dr. Marina highlights how offering integrative services in addition to pediatric care requires careful planning, particularly for large families that may seek specialized treatments.
Both doctors agree that larger families often have lower utilization rates because experienced parents are more confident and tend to seek care only when necessary.
Advice on adjusting pricing models to balance profitability and affordability while keeping care accessible for bigger families.
Insight into when it might be necessary to customize pricing for families with complex medical needs or high utilization.
Setting a family maximum can make your pediatric DPC practice more attractive to large families and help foster long-term relationships with them. It’s important to find a balance between affordability for the families and sustainability for your practice.
Tune in next time for more strategies to enhance your pediatric DPC practice.
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