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Concierge model amplifies financial risks
When it comes to the growing prevalence of concierge and retainer-based medical practices, we mostly hear success stories. But the recent bankruptcy of a 10-year-old concierge practice in Florida
Concierge practice: 5 legal issues to address
The tougher running a traditional medical practice becomes, the stronger the appeal of providing concierge or retainer-based medicine may be to some doctors. Setting aside recent criticisms of the
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
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
How my search for a doctor ended with visits to nurse practitioners
Several years ago, after a close relative was diagnosed with two kinds of cancer over the course of two years, I decided it was high time to find a primary-care doctor. My odyssey might give you an
