Concierge Practice

Growing Kids Concierge
July 3, 2024

An important message from Dr. Christina Lane

Dear Families of Growing Kids Pediatrics,

Serving your children is an incredible honor. I have cherished every moment of providing care to your families since opening Growing Kids Pediatrics in 2011.

I want to share this news. By September 3, 2024, Growing Kids Pediatrics will transition from a traditional insurance model to Growing Kids Concierge, a hybrid concierge model. Due to the changing economics of medicine, particularly in pediatrics, traditional insurance paid care for families with commercial or private insurance is taking too much time away from what I love to do – care for you and your child. It’s no longer feasible to provide the level of care you deserve under the traditional model. What I want to do is charge you a reasonable sum to care for your child, without either of us having to fight with an insurer for coverage for the care you need. I want to be available when you need me, not when your insurer says you can have a visit. I want to be able to take the time I need with your child, instead of an insurer telling me that I only get seven minutes. I am so excited about this new move and can’t wait to share it with you.

Growing Kids Concierge will allow us to still accept certain types of insurance policies as well as structured cash pay schedules and includes an affordable membership fee per child with family discounts. This change will allow us to:

Offer longer, more personalized appointments
Provide 24/7 access to myself or my team
Make same or next day sick appointments, telehealth appointments, and reduce wait times for appointments
Focus on preventative care and wellness, with coordination of care
Build stronger, ongoing relationships with your family
You will still have your healthcare policy with your insurer available for catastrophic needs and we will work closely with any other provider who sees your child to ensure continuity of care.

I believe this new model will lead to better, more personal, and comprehensive care for your children and your family. As part of Growing Kids Concierge, my team will be there for your family whenever you need us.

So, what does that mean for Growing Kids Pediatrics?

Effective July 3, 2024, Growing Kids Pediatrics will begin a sixty (60) day transitional period with our new practice in place by September 3, 2024. During this time, caregivers and patients will be able to receive the same care as previously provided.

All appointments in July and August will be honored. During that time, Growing Kids Pediatrics will be available for emergencies or consultation.

See Frequently Asked Questions or visit the website at growingkidspediatrics.com for additional information.

We are here to assist you and provide all the necessary information to make this transition as smooth as possible.

I am grateful for the opportunity to have a direct hand in the growth of the tiniest members in our community.

Thank you for your continued trust and support. As your healthcare provider, it has been the great privilege of my life to have a hand in your household as we continue to watch our growing kids do just that.

Warm regards,