Benefits Of Concierge Medicine

When looking for a doctor, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by all your options. In addition to physicians who operate under the traditional insurance structure, you may have heard of those who offer their services as a concierge practice.

If you’re unfamiliar with this term, don’t let that deter you from joining. Although it may be different from what you’re used to experiencing from your current doctor, the benefits of concierge medicine are well worth it. Read on to learn more about what this model of care can do for you.

What Is Concierge Medicine?

Under the standard system, doctors receive reimbursement for their services from patients’ medical insurance providers, rather than from the patients themselves. This comes with a lot of tedious paperwork as well as uncertainty when it comes to whether certain treatments will be covered. In a concierge practice, people subscribe to a physician’s services by paying a retainer fee, usually monthly. This means they pay their doctors directly, without insurance providers serving as middlemen.

What Are the Benefits of a Concierge Doctor?

If you choose to join a concierge practice, you’ll notice some significant differences between your experience there and what you had before with your previous provider.

Here are a few examples of the advantages this framework provides for you:

• Personalized care: Without so much red tape taking your doctor’s time and energy, he or she will be able to devote more attention to you and your needs. Concierge practices also allow physicians to carry a much smaller patient base, so your physician can give you the care you deserve. You won’t be hustled out the door to keep the line moving through the waiting room. You’ll have a chance to build a real rapport with your doctor so he or she can put your mind at ease and get to know you as a person, not just a number.
• More treatment options: One of the most frustrating aspects about working with insurance companies is that they’re focused on preserving their bottom line, not necessarily your health. This means they might prevent your doctor from exploring all available options. Under the concierge model, however, there are no such restrictions. You can rest assured that your physician won’t be handcuffed by an insurer.
• Fewer complications: When cutting the insurance companies out of your care, receiving treatment from your doctor becomes much simpler and less stressful. You won’t have to worry about whether the services you receive will be covered, nor will you have to spend hours on the phone being bounced from department to department. Everything remains between you and your doctor, with nothing standing in the way of you getting what you need and being treated the way you deserve to be.

As the recognized leaders in helping practices transition to the concierge model, Specialdocs Consultants knows how to help improve the way people receive care and how their physicians deliver it.