PCP switching to concierge model

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:it's a weird way for PCPs to make more, do less, and see only wealthy people...pass for me.

(I know healthcare is mess and primary care is hit hard...but I just can't)

Worth it for us and under $2000 each including physical and labs.

But you still have to pay for the lab tests like you would with any doctor. At least what you would owe after insurance. Right?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They want to work less, and make the same (or more) money.

I find it gross, since it forces out their lower income patients, those on a fixed income , etc.
But, if you went into medicine to get rich, perhaps it makes sense.

I wish they would just admit they are greedy though, and not pretend this is necessary for me to get an appointment when I am sick or have my phone calls returned.

Not a doctor, but your post indicates a complete lack of understanding of the ways in which the healthcare industry has screwed both patients and doctors. Every concierge doctor I know had been in the trenches for 20 + years, managing 800 or more patients before the switch. It’s madness.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They want to work less, and make the same (or more) money.

I find it gross, since it forces out their lower income patients, those on a fixed income , etc.
But, if you went into medicine to get rich, perhaps it makes sense.

I wish they would just admit they are greedy though, and not pretend this is necessary for me to get an appointment when I am sick or have my phone calls returned.

Not a doctor, but your post indicates a complete lack of understanding of the ways in which the healthcare industry has screwed both patients and doctors. Every concierge doctor I know had been in the trenches for 20 + years, managing 800 or more patients before the switch. It’s madness.

800? More like 1800.

Physicians don't specialize in primary care if they are after the big bucks. Most switch to concierge for increased autonomy and/or the ability to spend time caring for patients - which you can't do when an employer mandates 20-24 appointments daily.