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Concierge care continues to expand
"Physicians are reaching the tipping point on their business models, particularly in primary care," Tom Blue, executive director of the American Academy of Private Physicians, recently told the San
Cash-only pioneers teach other docs the ropes
Although industry estimates indicate that as little as 3 percent of U.S. physicians have made the switch to direct-pay or cash-only business models, the number of doctors exploring practicing without
Concierge model criticized for worsening doc shortage
The number of retainer-based physicians in the United States has doubled over the past two years, according to the American Academy of Private Physicians. And even though that currently adds up to
Market a cash-based practice with price transparency, outcomes
Practices best-suited to a cash-only or direct-pay model are typically in specialties such as dermatology, psychiatry, or primary care. But a growing number of surgeons, even those traditionally
MDs building concierge, cash businesses with patient-friendly promises
From longevity to 24/7 physician access, the promises from a growing crop of concierge and direct-pay practices are not just grabbing headlines, but also the attention of an impressive clientele of
