Imagine Pediatrics, a Nashville-based tech-enabled pediatric medical group, has taken another major leap forward in its mission to transform care for children with special health needs. On September 17, 2025, the company announced it had raised $67 million in a Series B funding round, drawing support from a mix of existing and new investors, including the Autism Impact Fund (AIF). This latest infusion brings Imagine Pediatrics’ total funding to nearly $97 million since its founding in 2022, according to Behavioral Health Business and Axios.
The company’s value proposition is simple but powerful: integrated, 24/7 virtual and in-home medical and behavioral health care for children with complex needs, delivered at no cost to families through value-based partnerships with health plans. Currently, Imagine Pediatrics serves approximately 40,000 children nationwide—a number poised to grow substantially as the company prepares for national expansion. With operations already established in Texas, Florida, and Washington D.C., the new capital will support a rollout into 12 additional states as early as 2026. However, CEO George Boghos told Behavioral Health Business that the specific states remain under wraps for now, as expansion plans are being shaped by opportunities with satisfied health plan partners.
“It’s being mostly determined by opportunity with our health plan partners that have been happy with the results we’ve delivered in Texas and Florida. They’re interested in taking us to the additional states that they’re in,” Boghos explained to Behavioral Health Business. The company’s approach is rooted in value-based care arrangements, which tie compensation to health outcomes and cost savings. “Everything we do at Imagine Pediatrics is value-based in nature,” Boghos said. “As we go into additional states, as well as continuing to expand in our current states, the idea is to enter value-based arrangements with health plans and other partners to be able to deliver our care in a way that maximizes outcomes.”
The impact of this model is already evident. In just over two years, Imagine Pediatrics has completed nearly 300,000 patient encounters, according to citybiz and HIT Consultant. Their multidisciplinary care teams—consisting of pediatricians, nurses, social workers, and other specialists—provide integrated medical, behavioral, and social services. This comprehensive approach is designed to address not just medical conditions, but also behavioral health and unmet social needs, which are all too common among children with special health care requirements. In fact, one in five children in the United States has a special health care need, and these children account for nearly half of pediatric healthcare spending across Medicaid and commercial insurance, as reported by citybiz.
“This investment strengthens our ability to scale proven, innovative care models that expand access, improve outcomes, and lower costs for children with special health care needs and their families,” Boghos stated in a press release covered by citybiz. “We’re proud to partner with investors who share our vision for building a more accessible, inclusive pediatric care system.” Chris Male, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of the Autism Impact Fund, echoed this sentiment, saying, “As the investment and innovation arm of the autism community, AIF is proud to become a strategic investor with Imagine Pediatrics, supporting their mission to reimagine pediatric health care together.”
Imagine Pediatrics’ model not only improves access to care but also delivers measurable cost savings. In 2024 alone, the company’s value-based partnerships led to more than $65 million in healthcare savings for its partners, according to Behavioral Health Business, citybiz, and HIT Consultant. These savings are largely attributed to reductions in unnecessary emergency department visits and avoidable hospital admissions—two of the most significant cost drivers in pediatric care for children with complex needs. “The way the $65 million in savings comes out is because of our value-based care arrangements,” Boghos explained to Behavioral Health Business. “We’re looking at the population of kids we’re caring for, what their total spend on healthcare was prior to Imagine being involved. A lot of that is hospital and emergency room expenses, which are oftentimes preventable. Then we’re able to look at health care claims data in the current period and see the difference pre- and post-care with our involvement, so the $65 million is how much we saved on our population.”
Families, too, are noticing the difference. Imagine Pediatrics boasts a Net Promoter Score above 86, reflecting high satisfaction among the families it serves, as reported by citybiz and HIT Consultant. The company’s approach assigns each child and family a dedicated team—including a pediatrician, nurse, and social worker—who remain with them throughout their care journey. “Our ability to send Imagine team members into the home and clinicians into the home for preventative as well as acute situations sets us apart,” Boghos told Behavioral Health Business. “Virtual gets us most of the way there, but there’s always room for in-person care in the home.”
The company’s technology platform is another area set to benefit from the new funding. Imagine Pediatrics plans to use part of the $67 million to enhance its proprietary, AI-enabled platform, aiming to further personalize care plans and scale its value-based arrangements with major health plans. “Continued investment in and enhancing of the effectiveness of the care model, both on the clinical intervention development side, as well as the technology, data, AI and personalization aspect,” will be a focus in the coming year, Boghos said to Behavioral Health Business.
For families, the process begins with a referral for care, often for children with intellectual disabilities, neurodivergent diagnoses, autism, or other special needs. Once enrolled, families gain unlimited access to a multidisciplinary care team that works closely with the child’s existing providers, offering a range of services from pharmacy and nutrition to palliative care and social support. This holistic approach helps families manage care proactively, closing persistent gaps that have long plagued the pediatric healthcare system.
Despite its rapid growth and ambitious plans, Imagine Pediatrics is not seeking merger or acquisition opportunities at this time. The company’s leadership is squarely focused on scaling its operations successfully and refining its care model. “The primary focus throughout the next year will be on scaling successfully and continued investment in and enhancing of the effectiveness of the care model,” Boghos confirmed to Behavioral Health Business.
As the pediatric healthcare landscape continues to evolve, Imagine Pediatrics stands out for its commitment to value-based care, technological innovation, and a family-centered approach. With significant new funding, a proven track record of cost savings and improved outcomes, and an unwavering focus on expanding access, the company is well-positioned to make a lasting impact on the lives of children with special health needs and their families across the United States.
