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Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health outlines on-site clinic proposal for Conestoga Valley staff
Summary
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health presented a HealthWorks model to the board, describing an on-site or nearby clinic option (1,200'1,500 sq ft), two payment models (open community or exclusive) and sample cost estimates for a 400-employee census.
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health presented a proposal to Conestoga Valley School District for an on-site or nearby employer clinic under its HealthWorks model, describing clinical services, staffing, space and two payment structures for district consideration.
"My name is Dr. Drummond. I'm the executive director for corporate partnerships at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health," said Dr. Drummond, who framed the model as a way to improve access and reduce workforce health costs. She said the network typically operates smaller provider panels to increase access and continuity of care and that the model includes on-site labs, same- or next-day medication delivery and a secure provider-texting system with an average response time of less than 15 minutes.
Keith Fox, director of employee relations and strategic growth for Lancaster General Health, outlined two options for a district clinic: an open community model (where other local employers share the site and the district is billed per-member-per-month) and an exclusive model (cost-plus, with a transparent P&L and no occupancy fee). He estimated a fit-out size between roughly 1,200 and 1,500 square feet for the district's proposed clinic, with sample annual cost examples that illustrated trade-offs between the models for a 400-employee census.
Board members asked about staffing and oversight; presenters said typical on-site teams include a physician assistant, licensed practical nurse and medical assistant, counselors for behavioral health services, and physician oversight provided through a regional MD who supervises multiple PAs.
Why it matters: the clinic option is presented as a recruitment and retention tool that could reduce claim costs and increase convenience for staff. The proposal is informational; the board did not take formal action on the clinic at this meeting.
Next steps: administrators will gather additional cost detail and answers to board questions before placing the clinic proposal on a future discussion or decision agenda.
