Good to know
What to know before you market a pediatric practice
The patient is a child, but the buyer is a parent, usually short on time and often searching on a phone late in the evening. Pages, ads and the booking flow are written for that parent: clear hours, insurance accepted, how quickly a sick child can be seen and how to reach someone after hours.
The choice is often made before birth
Many families pick a pediatrician in the third trimester, guided by their OB-GYN, the delivering hospital, friends and online reviews. A practice that is visible to expecting parents, offers a prenatal meet and greet and stays in touch with obstetric offices wins new families before a competitor is even considered.
Children's privacy and health ad rules
Photos and stories of children need written consent from a parent or guardian, and ad pixels stay off patient portal, intake and appointment request pages. Meta does not allow targeting by health conditions, so campaigns reach parents by location, age of household and interests rather than by a diagnosis.
Insurance and plan wording
Parents filter by insurance before anything else. Lists of commercial plans, Medicaid and CHIP participation, and any panel limits are confirmed with your billing staff before a campaign goes live, so families are not booked into visits their coverage will not pay for.