Business Spotlight: Bailey Direct Primary Care

In healthcare, improved access makes all the difference in realizing improved outcomes.

To that end, Bailey Direct Primary Care was created to give patients unparalleled access to a primary care provider, and you’ll never be required to be put on hold by a front desk, have to deal with an answering service or face questions from a billing specialist just to make an appointment a month from when you need one. Instead, you can call Bailey Direct Primary Care directly, day or night, seven days a week.

Bob and Julie Bailey own and operate Bailey
Direct Primary Care in Windham offering
competitive pricing and more individualized
personal heath care. SUBMITTED PHOTO 

Located at 944 Roosevelt Trail Suite 14 in Windham, Bailey Direct Primary Care offers highly competitive pricing and allows them to spend more time with patients and offer more individualized and personal care.

Direct Primary Care is an alternative healthcare model gaining in popularity that eliminates co-payments and health insurance billing. Instead, patients pay their primary care providers a flat recurring annual or monthly fee for routine services, such as quarterly exams and routine lab testing, as well as enhanced services such as telehealth, virtual and easier access for those who may have limited access to transportation or have a longer commute.

The Bailey Direct Primary Care practice is a husband-and-wife team dedicated to forging strong relationships with those they serve and providing the best care with transparent pricing.

Julie Bailey, FNP-C, has been a Family Nurse Practitioner since 2017. As a Family Nurse Practitioner, she has gained experience in multiple specialties including Urology, General Cardiology, Cardiac Electrophysiology and Primary Care. Bob Bailey, BHA, has extensive experience in Healthcare Administration, serving in practice leadership for multiple primary care practices as well as specialty practices and urgent care. He also maintains certification as a clinical medical assistant.

“For a simple monthly membership, patients get unlimited visits, same-day or next-day appointments, direct access to their provider by phone or text, and transparent pricing with no co-pays, and no surprise bills,” Bob Bailey said. “We’re able to focus on preventive care, chronic disease management, and truly listening to our patients. It’s affordable, accessible, and built around the patient's needs.”

The couple opened Bailey Direct Primary Care on Feb. 3 after dreaming for years of opening their own private practice and providing healthcare the way it should be – focused on patients.

At Bailey Direct Primary Care, they understand that seeking medical care can be a stressful experience. That's why their team of compassionate medical professionals is dedicated to providing their patients with the highest level of care possible in a warm and welcoming environment without making you feel rushed or pressured to get through the visit.

“Traditional primary care practices have long wait times for appointments as the national average is about three weeks for established patients in primary care, long waiting lists for new patients, large patient panels of upward of 2,000-plus patients per provider, if not more, Julie Bailey said. “The Direct Primary Care model allows a smaller patient panel, same day or next day appointments, flexibility with appointment scheduling after hours or on weekends if needed, longer appointment times of at least 30 to 60 minutes, deep discounts on lab work and medications at a fraction of the price elsewhere. A smaller panel of patients allows the patient to be known by their primary care provider and build a therapeutic and trusting relationship and time to focus on the patient along with their unique individual needs and goals.”

While their regular fees are comparable to other Direct Primary Care practices in the surrounding area, as a new practice, Bailey Direct Primary Care is seeking to grow in the area, and they are currently running special pricing which offers a significant discount and waives a one-time registration fee, making their pricing truly competitive.

“For less than the cost of a monthly phone bill, you get unlimited, direct access to a primary care provider who truly cares about your health,” Bob Bailey said. “No insurance red tape, no surprise bills, just great care when you need it with transparent pricing and no hidden fees, deductibles, or co-pays for primary care services. Your health is our priority with easy access, responsive service and same day/next day appointments.”

For more details about Bailey Direct Primary Care or to sign up, call or text them at 207-383-2146 or visit them online at www.baileydirectprimarycare.com. Find them on Facebook under Bailey Direct Primary Care. <

Business Spotlight: Yarmouth Direct Primary Care

The days of waiting for weeks for a medical appointment or days spent trying to speak with a doctor are over for patients at Yarmouth Direct Primary Care. And for many of them, it’s certainly a life-changing experience.

Dr. John Daggett and his family have opened
Yarmouth Direct Primary Care, a new flexible
healthcare practice that reaches patients where
they need to be seen, COURTESY PHOTO   

Dr. John Daggett founded Yarmouth Direct Primary Care in January and the practice’s flexibility allows him to reach patients where they need to be seen, including home visits, on-site evaluations, online or in the office.

“Despite being headquartered in Yarmouth, I have connected with many patients from the Lakes Region who work in greater Portland, and I hope to expand my presence in the Windham area with patients and small businesses,” Daggett said.

Direct Primary Care is a healthcare model where patients pay their primary care physician a monthly or annual fee in exchange for unlimited access to primary care services. It includes preventive care, routine checkups, chronic disease management, common primary care procedures such as joint injections, skin biopsies, and access to laboratory tests as an alternative to traditional health insurance and does not require patients to have insurance coverage.

As such, it eliminates the need for physicians to bill insurance companies, which can reduce overhead and costs allowing Daggett to focus on providing individualized attention to his patients.

“I am so excited to be practicing primary care in a direct care model. As someone who has practiced primary care for some time, I commit to listening to my patients and thinking broadly about what may be going on with them and their health,” he said. “I like to think outside the box and be creative in how best my patients can access my care, and that doesn't always mean I will be sitting in the clinic all day. I want to get on the road, to the job site, on the phone or to pursue other channels to reach my patients where they are at, and I coordinate their care.”

Daggett says that Direct Primary Care is an exciting model that places the patient first.

“As a physician, I feel strongly that the public should be able to access my services without significant barriers. As an internal medicine physician, I trained nearly 9,000 hours during my residency followed by eight years thus far as a general internist in active practice,” he said. “My experience in adult medicine includes time spent training in all the various subspecialty fields and maintaining relationships with many subspecialists in the state.”

Daggett manages chronic conditions and assesses new conditions as they come up for my patients.

“This model gives me the time to advocate for my patients and have clear, direct communication with them,” he said. “It allows me focus on patient concerns.”

According to Daggett, Yarmouth Direct Primary Care doesn’t charge enrollment fees and doesn't require a minimum commitment, so it reduces the barriers for patients to experience the value of having a doctor on call for their healthcare needs.

“Regarding the level of one-on-one care, personalized attention, and unlimited access to a physician who knows you well, I think this is where the value is really felt by my patients within weeks of joining,” he said.

The traditional concierge medicine model offered extended time and one-on-one attention, but at a substantial price with retainer fees reaching into the $4,000 to $5,000 price range.

“Direct care brings that price down in my case to $125 per month to be a member of the clinic,” Daggett said. “I never bill insurance over and above that fee, so even if someone has a horrible month and has to see me six times for an ongoing illness, that would all be included in the membership fee.”

As a husband, father, brother and son, Daggett has been a patient and has had loved ones become ill and need the help of a primary care physician.

“This can be some of the most stressful times one may experience, so you want to have confidence in your physician and know they will be available for you when you need them,” he said. “I am down to earth in my approach, enjoying the cordial conversations with patients about their care and lives. When I answer the phone in the office, I can't tell you how many patients have commented that it was the first time they ever spoke with a physician on the phone. I have the time to make those personal connections and reach out to follow up with all of my patients directly. It is what physicians want, and it is what patients want, so I am thrilled to have the space to practice this way.”

To learn more about Yarmouth Direct Primary Care, call 207-560-0415 or visit www.yarmouthdpc.com. Find them on Facebook and Instagram under Yarmouth DPC. <

Business Spotlight: Coastal Construction and Design

With every project it completes, Coastal Construction and Design adds to its reputation for exceptional quality, timeless design, meticulous attention to detail and putting the customer first.

Based in Gorham, Coastal Construction and Design is a full-service construction and design firm offering full General Contractor services for new construction homes or large-scale renovations. It also provides full Interior Design services for larger projects, and it is included in the cost.

Diana and Chris Friedlund are the husband and wife team
of Coastal Construction and Design. SUBMITTED PHOTO

“This includes designing all of the furniture that will go into your new home, ordering and installing the furniture for a truly one-stop shop turn-key package,” said Chris and Diana Friedlund, the husband-and-wife team who own and operate Coastal Construction and Design. “We work on new construction, existing family homes, camps, and even historic properties.”

According to Chris, combining construction and design in one company saves customers time and money.

“That makes an enormous difference if a client is looking for a seamless and efficient construction process. It can be emotionally draining when a client is stuck between their builder and their designer,” he said. “Or, in most instances, between their builder and their spouse for example. We cut out that stress. We communicate efficiently, and often since we are under the same roof. We really are a true ‘Maine’ couple that loves building a client's dream home, and we do it as if it's our own money. We don't waste time or money, and we really get invested. We care about the final result from the start right up until the very last day of work.”

He said Coastal Construction and Design is passionate about making high-end style accessible for all.

“We work with you to transform your environment into a comforting, timeless space so you can share it with those you love most,” Chris said.

“Having a custom home builder and designer under one roof keeps the building process efficient and effective. We believe that the best design solutions can only be realized when design and construction go hand in hand. That’s what makes us different.”

Diana says the couple’s ability to bounce ideas off one another and become energized with creativity on every job they take on creates a worthwhile final result.

“We also strive to have multiple subcontractors on the same page and that makes for smooth projects,” she said.

Best known for large-scale renovations, most Coastal Construction and Design jobs consist of kitchens, bathrooms and mudrooms.

“We focus on high quality specialty features in areas of a home that really wow our clients,” Diana said. “We specialize in problem solving and tackling even the most perplexing layouts. Are you dreaming of a beautifully renovated kitchen or living room that perfectly embodies your style and enhances your everyday living experience? We’re here to give you the home of your dreams, starting with your hardest working rooms.”

As a small company, Coastal Construction and Design can deliver extremely competitive pricing with exceptional results.

“I am certain our pricing is extremely competitive,” Diana said. “We pride ourselves on encouraging our clients to spend where it matters, and only where it matters. Design features do not have to be pricey. We can get the ‘look for less’ and have a truly magazine-worthy result, with budget-friendly materials like the tile, or the knobs, or sometimes the lighting.”

The couple says that most Maine homeowners can benefit from finding a company that drafts the plans, designs the entire home, builds their home, and then furnishes it, making it more efficient and a less stressful experience.

“That's where we excel,” Diana said. “We’re not the quickest or the cheapest, but we are honest.”

Chris started his career working for other contractors before deciding to launch his own business in 2014. At the time, Diana was a stay-at-home mom but loved design and helped her husband with ideas on the side all the time.

“So, I asked him ‘why did you put 'design' in the name," she said. “He said it was for me, in the future, when I was ready. Fast forward to 2019 when my daughter started Kindergarten, and I was ready to work full time.”

To learn more about Coastal Constriction and Design, call 207-577-1653 or visit www.coastalconstructionanddesign.com Find them on Facebook and Instagram under Coastal Construction and Design. <

Business Spotlight: Kristen Roy Real Estate at Elevate Maine Realty

In today’s world, the real estate market is constantly evolving, and the most exceptional agents are skilled professionals who are passionate about their work and adept problem-solvers able to prioritize the best interests of those they represent. Kristen Roy is exactly one of those agents.

Kristen Roy Real Estate at Elevate
Maine Realty offers a range of
valuable services for home buyers
and home sellers in the Lakes
Region of Maine.
SUBMITTED PHOTO 

Possessing a warm and friendly approach and a desire to help others, she brings a conscientious and client-focused mindset to her agent role at Elevate Maine Realty. Her extensive background in banking and finance provides Kristen with the expertise to guide clients smoothly through the home buying and selling process.

From her office located at 211 US-1 in Falmouth, Kristen’s range of services for home buyers includes market research in finding properties that match a client’s budget and preferences; property tours in scheduling and showing homes that meet a client’s criteria; negotiation expertise in making competitive offers and negotiating the best price; skills in handling legal documents and disclosures; and the ability to assist in the closing process with inspections, appraisals, and loan approvals.

Home sellers can be confident that Kristen can help with property valuation and determining a competitive listing price; has a firm grasp of marketing and advertising with professional photos, virtual tours, and online listings; is remarkable at the coordination of open houses, showings and staging advice; is extraordinary in handling offers and counteroffers to maximize profit for her clients; and highly experienced in closings managing inspections, contracts, and paperwork.

She also offers investment property guidance, relocation assistance, new construction representation, and free real estate market analysis.

Kristen is living out a long-standing dream of hers by working in real estate.

“I have always wanted to work in real estate,” she said. “I have an odd obsession with houses and love helping people tour and find their dream come true.”

Born and raised in Northern Maine, she spent more than half her life there before relocating to Southern Maine with her husband and two sons. That lifelong connection to Maine gives her an unparalleled understanding of its communities, culture, and lifestyle and is an invaluable resource for her clients looking to make Maine their own.

“I have had the opportunity to work with clients all over the state of Maine in my 13 plus years of real estate,” Kristen said. “From Jackman to Eastport, Sanford to Sebago. If I can’t meet you, I would be happy to help you find a trusted agent in your area.”

An experienced and dedicated worker, Kristen has been able to keep her business relationships from organic connections.

“My referral base is my main business. I’ve been working with clients for many years now and all my friends and family send them to me with trust,” she said. “I take pride in the trusted referrals I have been able to grow over the years.”

Always available, Kristen says that she enjoys being a part of her local communities and statewide opportunities.

“I feel I have been a trusted realtor for many years now and many more to go,” she said. “I feel I am a great community go-to for all your home needs. From my contacts or experience I will be here for my clients during the transactions and for many years after.”

Getting to know her clients well is responsible for much of her success.

“I want my customers during our meetings to feel that they have a friend by their side in me during the entire real estate process,” Kristen said.

A top-producing agent, she joined Elevate Maine Realty to embrace new challenges and opportunities for professional growth. Her unparalleled dedication to her clients and the communities she serves drives her to deliver exceptional service, ensuring every real estate journey is smooth, successful, and rewarding.

No matter if you are buying or selling, Kristen Roy is committed to guide you every step of the way. She understands that those she works with are not just purchasing or selling a home, they are making one of life's most exciting yet complex and difficult decisions.

“I understand the many concerns and challenges that come with this process and take a strong customer-focused approach to representing my clients,” Kristen said. “Reach out today to start your real estate journey with me.”

To learn more about Kristen Roy Real Estate at Elevate Maine Realty, call 207-671-8149 or visit https://kristenroy.elevatemaine.com/ or find her on Facebook at Kristen Roy Real Estate. <