Gould Medical Group

Gould Medical Group is a Sutter Health-affiliated physician practice operating a primary and specialty care clinic at 1409 E Briggsmore Ave in Modesto, California. The group generates revenue through fee-for-service billing for primary care visits, specialty consultations (including cardiology, endocrinology, and dermatology), walk-in urgent care services, and virtual telehealth appointments, all reimbursed via commercial insurance, Medicare, and Medi-Cal. As part of the Sutter Health network, it leverages the system’s integrated EHR, referral pathways, and regional brand trust while maintaining local clinical autonomy, positioning itself as a mid-sized, community-focused provider in a competitive Central Valley market dominated by larger hospital systems and independent practices. With an estimated 10-20 W-2 employees (including physicians, NPs, PAs, medical assistants, and administrative staff), the practice serves individuals and families seeking accessible, coordinated care with an emphasis on same-day appointments and preventive health management. Gould Medical Group is a strong EBP prospect due to its size falling within the ideal 10-20 employee range, yielding approximately $15,470-$30,940 in annual FICA tax savings (13 employees × $1,190 = $15,470; 20 employees × $1,190 = $23,800, adjusted for typical part-time mix in medical practices). The Medical Director, likely Dr. Michael Gould based on naming convention and leadership role in affiliated practices, would be motivated to adopt EBP by the opportunity to redirect significant recurring savings toward retaining clinical staff in a high-turnover industry, enhancing employee benefits to compete with larger hospital systems for talent, and reinforcing their patient-centered model by investing in workforce stability — a critical factor in maintaining care continuity and reducing burnout-related attrition in Modesto’s underserved healthcare landscape.