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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m surprised that you’re surprised by this. Over the past 5 years lots of PCPs have moved to a concierge model. My doctor explained that she would now be able to see 400 patients instead of the 2200 she was previously seeing. It’s up to you to decide whether the premium is worth it. My doctor still took my regular insurance so there were no surprises there. [/quote]

I decided it wasn't worth it. I see several specialists for a complicated condition and a PCP doesn't add much value, [b]especially for $2200[/b]. I'm not sure what they're going to do during the superduper annual check up. They certainly do not coordinate the specialists, and when I was diagnosed the PCP knew less about the condition than I did from Dr Google.

My suggestion would to find a PCP who uses the same portal as your specialist. Having them share records is the best care coordination for me.[/quote]

Where did you get the $2200?

The PP said her doctor is able to see "400 patients instead of the 2200 (patients)" now.  No one said the annaul membership fee is $2200.[/quote]

That's a typical cost for Concierge medicine.  The fee allows them to spend extra time with their patients (having 5.5 times LESS patients) at each visit.  Insurance does not pay for a 1 hour physical but that is what you get (I just got 75 mins for my physical).  That fee is what allows the doctors to spend more than 10-15 mins at a regular appt and more than 30 at a physical.  Not to mention being reachable via text/cellphone 24/7 (at least one doctor is always on call, might not be your own doctor at 7pm on a Sat, but you will reach one within the practice within 5 mins).

If you can afford it, it's very nice.  [/quote]

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