Advantages of a Concierge Doctor for Patients
If you’ve heard about concierge or boutique medicine, you probably have more than a few questions. What is boutique medicine, and what are the key differences between it and the standard model of medical care? What are concierge doctors and how does this approach affect my experience during office visits? How can concierge care change the way I interact with my doctor’s office? What are the benefits of a concierge doctor for patients like you?
Understanding the answers to these and similar questions is essential if you’re considering making the switch to a concierge practice. Read on to learn more about this innovative and patient-centered approach to care.
“I just feel like a number in the traditional medicine offices where it’s definitely individualized, patient-focused care.”
– Dawn B., Patient of Specialdocs Client
Understanding Concierge Medicine
In concierge medicine, patients pay an annual membership fee to their physician and in exchange, receive same-day or next-day appointments, more time for each visit, as well as a comprehensive 60+ minute annual exam. Physicians are still encouraged to take insurance, but are also free to look into potential treatments and care that don’t depend on insurance company approval.
The Main Advantages of Concierge Medicine
Patients of concierge practices have a much different experience than those who see traditional doctors, one that is more focused on their health and well-being while also being much easier to navigate. Here are just a few of the many ways seeing a concierge physician can be much better for a patient:
- Personalized care: Concierge doctors spend less time on paperwork and compliance. This means they can spend more time getting to know each of their patients as individuals. They can focus on a more holistic approach to primary care that emphasizes the patient’s complete health profile, beyond treating immediate issues.
- Shorter wait times: Because concierge practices have less-crowded waiting rooms, patients can get in to see their doctors much faster than under the traditional model. This is critical because so many people must contend with busy schedules filled with personal and professional obligations. Under concierge medicine, they spend less time waiting and more time face-to-face with their primary care providers.
- Less stress: Nothing can be more frustrating than having to get answers from an insurance provider. When they receive care under the concierge model, patients don’t have to worry about their treatments being denied by an insurer or wasting time lost in an automated phone system. They can rest easier knowing their care is between them and their doctors.
- Long-term health benefits: Receiving direct primary care from a concierge physician means patients can expect better outcomes overall. Concierge doctors have the bandwidth to focus more on preventive care rather than only focusing on treating immediate symptoms. This means a patient is treated with an eye toward his or her long-term health and well-being, which results in a healthier and happier life.
Key Benefits for Families and Seniors
Joining a concierge practice can be especially beneficial for families with small children and seniors. Parents with sick children are already under enough stress and anxiety, and a concierge practice takes as much of the worry off their shoulders as possible. They also gain the peace of mind that comes from knowing their physician will be able to provide personalized care and attention to their kids, not simply dashing off a prescription and hustling them out the door.
For seniors, the concierge model’s focus on preventive and long-term care means chronic conditions can be dealt with in the most effective way possible. On top of that, seniors can develop a stronger rapport with their physicians under the concierge structure. This means they are more likely to attend their appointments and follow their doctors’ advice than they would be in the often-impersonal confines of the traditional model.
Choosing a Concierge Doctor For You
There are a number of factors to consider when choosing between concierge physicians. Perhaps the most important is whether the practice is accepting new patients. If so, you should ask about the membership or subscription structure and determine whether it fits into your budget. Because you’ll be spending more time with your primary care physician under the concierge model than the standard structure, you should also take the opportunity to get to know the provider. You want to make sure you’re comfortable with your new doctor and that he or she will provide treatments that align with your needs.
If you need help sorting through your options, reach out and contact us to get help finding the right concierge physician near you.
The patients of Specialdocs concierge physicians say they have a more meaningful, personal relationship with their concierge doctor.
Watch as these patients describe what they love about concierge medicine and their concierge doctor.
There are many benefits of seeing a Specialdocs concierge doctor. You get the personalized attention and care you deserve, and your physician becomes your partner in health. You also experience:
24/7 direct communication with your doctor
Focus on preventative care
Less need for ER and urgent care clinic visits
Help navigating the fragmented health system
Same day or next day appointments
Little or no waiting in the office
Comprehensive annual exam
Holistic approach to healthcare
There’s a dramatic difference in the care you receive from a Specialdocs concierge doctor compared to the traditional practice model.
How We’re Leading the Charge
As a leading provider of concierge services for physicians, Specialdocs Consultants has helped countless practices make the transition to this model. In doing so, we’ve helped elevate the level of care for their patients and brought them better, longer-lasting results for their health. As costs continue to rise and the complexities of the insurance industry drive more and more people to seek alternatives, the concierge model stands as a potential game-changer for the way people receive medical care. In particular, the emergence of telemedicine in concierge care and the near-instant access it provides to doctors means concierge care is the perfect fit for the healthcare world of the near future.
We conduct a rigorous, highly selective process for determining which doctors will be successful as concierge physicians. We look for exceptional physicians with superior patient relationships and interpersonal skills and genuine passion for practicing outstanding medicine.
Since 2002, we’ve connected tens of thousands of patients throughout the United States with our amazing concierge physicians. Contact us to find the physicians closest to you.
We conduct a rigorous, highly selective process for determining which doctors will be successful as concierge physicians. We look for exceptional physicians with superior patient relationships and interpersonal skills and genuine passion for practicing outstanding medicine.
Since 2002, we’ve connected tens of thousands of patients throughout the United States with our amazing concierge physicians. Contact us to find the physicians closest to you.
