PHASE 2 · ACTIVE WORKSPACE

Detailed market evaluation

Research status · In progressAP
4 SHORTLISTED MARKETS

Build the case for where FEM should expand next.

Compare each market using deeper operational, commercial and financial evidence. Current assessments are preliminary until supporting research is validated.

RECOMMENDATION STATUSInsufficient informationNo market selected
Dallas County, TX

Dallas

46% researched

Dallas County combines high absolute birth volume with a strong large-county fertility signal. The opportunity is material; the decision is which submarket aligns referral concentration, patient access, competitive white space and payer economics.

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Harris County, TX

Houston

31% researched

A high-volume, diverse market with substantial birth volume and a deep physician base, balanced by complex competition and operating considerations.

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Duval County, FL

Jacksonville

46% researched

A Florida expansion opportunity that can leverage FEM’s existing operating model while reaching a distinct North Florida referral market.

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Palm Beach County, FL

West Palm Beach

54% researched

A natural South Florida adjacency with brand and operational leverage, requiring proof that incremental demand is distinct from current FEM coverage.

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SIDE-BY-SIDE VIEW

Preliminary comparison

Directional assessments · pending validation
DIMENSIONDallasHoustonJacksonvilleWest Palm Beach
Market demandHigh potentialHigh potentialValidate depthValidate net-new
Referral sourcesStrongStrongModerateStrong
CompetitionModerateHighModerateModerate
Payer accessTo validateTo validateFL leverageFL leverage
Operating costsHigherModerateFavorableHigher
StaffingCompetitiveCompetitiveFavorableFavorable
ProfitabilityDevelopingDevelopingDevelopingDeveloping
Speed to marketModerateModerateFasterFaster
RESEARCH TRACKER

Priority workstreams

WORKSTREAMMARKETSTATUSCONFIDENCEDECISION IMPACT
Validate payer contracting pathwaysDallas · HoustonIn progressDevelopingHigh
Map top 25 referral practicesAll marketsIn progressDevelopingHigh
Quantify incremental demandWest Palm BeachNot startedLowHigh
Benchmark NP and RN compensationAll marketsIn progressModerateMedium
Confirm licensing and launch timelineTexas marketsNot startedLowMedium