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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP back again with an update. I forgot about starting this thread. I did end up joining and I can say that luckily I haven't had to use the service much, but I've been happy with the level of care. The biggest thing for me has been peace of mind. I can call my doctor whenever I need to and he answers the majority of the time, but if I leave a message he calls back within the hour. The one time I was sick I got in same day with a few times to choose from.  He has been communicating weekly during the coronavirus situation and he has tests he can use if his patients are suspected to have coronavirus. I was so frustrated with my old PCP's office and this has been a nice shift. Is it worth $1800 per year? I don't know, but having access to my doctor 24/7 during this pandemic has definitely given me some peace of mind. [/quote]

Thanks for posting this. I’m in a similar situation — getting older and developing some chronic, albeit not life threatening issues. I wouldn’t have paid for it when I was young & healthy, but I am considering a concierge practice after dealing with multiple specialists that don’t want to deal with anything that isn’t directly in their lane, even if it may be a side affect of what they are treating. E.g., my blood pressure suddenly shot up & I was seeing an endocrinologist for one chronic issue for which the medication can cause high blood pressure, and another specialist for another issue that was causing me to be anemic, which can also cause HBP.  Neither specialist even wanted to talk to me about the HBP. They both said see your PCP.  My last PCP had left their practice, so I didn’t have anyone I could get into see immediately.

Agree that dealing with medical practices and getting appointments has become increasingly difficult. It’s worth a lot to me to have someone to go to who will actually listen, and, if necessary, coordinate with a specialist, if necessary. [/quote]

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