The Anderson family has two healthy kids, 5-year-old Ava and 5-month-old Aaron. The family has good health insurance with a high deductible through their employers.

In the past year, Ava visited the doctor’s office for a 5-year checkup, behavioral issues, strep throat (evening urgent care visit), a bruise/bump on the head, a weird rash.

Aaron has visited the doctor for all the usual checkups, weight gain concerns, fussiness of unknown origin, vomiting/diarrhea, several visits for cough & congestion, an ear infection (evening urgent care visit).

The Andersons feel fortunate to have healthy kids and good insurance... but as it turns out, they made several doctor visits that cost over $1,700 out of pocket. They also spent a lot of time shuttling the children to appointments that might have been managed through virtual care. And many of these appointments felt rushed and left them feeling unsure if their children received proper care.

At Peach Blossom Pediatrics, the Andersons could have sent a photo of the rash via text message, had the ear infection diagnosed virtually, and had a longer unhurried appointment for the behavior concerns. All visits are covered, no matter how long they need to be, and you can call, text or email with questions any time.

The Bai family just had their first baby, Bilal. As with many new parents, they have lots of questions and concerns and just can’t seem to fit them all in (or remember them!) at each quick checkup.

They saw a couple of other pediatricians in the large practice they go to before they were able to get in with their designated pediatrician. Each visit was overwhelming with long forms to fill out, brief visits, and extra charges for additional questions. Exhausted and overwhelmed, they were often left just as confused after their visits as they were before.

They also had to see a lactation consultant at a different location for several costly visits when Bilal was having trouble breastfeeding in the first month.

At Peach Blossom Pediatrics, the Bai family would have benefited from our Fourth Trimester Package, which would allow them to have Bilal seen in their home and provide lactation support as well. They could have called or texted any time they had questions and would not be confused by different opinions as all of their care would be provided by one pediatrician.

The Cervantes family has a school-age child, Cecilia, who is almost never sick but has some chronic conditions: asthma and ADHD (and bit of anxiety). Cecilia tends to have a higher number of yearly doctor visits compared to the typical child, yet the out-of-pocket expenses don’t quite add up fast enough to meet the family’s health insurance deductible. Cecilia’s parents feel like their daughter could use monthly check-ins with her medical team, but they find themselves pushing off their visits and check-ins more than they probably should in order to save money and time.

It’s not the fault of Cecilia or her parents that she has chronic conditions that require some extra attention! That’s why Peach Blossom Pediatrics is a great fit for this family—they don’t pay extra for these conditions and concerns that are beyond their control. So what does this look like?

Chronic care visits are covered in the membership at no additional cost

Check-ins as needed in the way that makes the most sense for the family (texting, virtual, in-person)

Frequent communication on issues that we are monitoring— how school is going on our new medication for ADHD, the return of a nightly cough as we back off on asthma medications, etc.

If a higher level of care is required, we coordinate with specialists to ensure no one drops the ball or has an unnecessary wait to get needed care.

The Davis family has a medically complex child, Danielle. Danielle’s special needs require lots of visits, so the family typically meets its health insurance deductible early each year and enjoys covered visits after that. But, they also find their daughter’s extra care needs are not always met during the usual 15-minute time slots.

The small panel size at Peach Blossom Pediatrics makes it possible for us to care for patients on an individual level and offer the relaxed, extended visits that are just what Danielle’s family needs to best care for her.

We can offer regular check-ins via phone call, email, or text to ensure therapies and medications are working and needs are being met. At these check-ins, we discuss progress and any anticipated issues.

Our flexibility allows us to meet patients where they are—virtual or home visits are often preferred for our patients with special needs. We also take time to coordinate with specialists and ensure their care doesn’t fall through the cracks.

The Ellis family has one stay-at-home parent and one self-employed parent.

Health insurance has been inconsistent for them. They value health care coverage, especially since they have two active kids, but sometimes the price tag is just too high.

Right now, they have some health care coverage through a Health Sharing Ministry, but well-checks are not part of the plan. And really, the hardest part for kids Ethan and Emily has been the frequent switching of providers to fit into whatever insurance plan they have each year.

Consistency is paramount when it comes to kids’ healthcare. Forming a strong, trusting relationship with a physician can be the difference between poor health (mental and physical!) and optimal health. Because Peach Blossom Pediatrics doesn’t bill insurance, there are no networks to worry about. We value small businesses like ours and do what we can to ensure everyone has access to the consistent, quality healthcare they want and deserve.