First, there were the emails alerting me to some exciting changes to the practice. There were phone calls. And mailers. Invitations to Zoom sessions to discuss new options for patients. My primary ...

While traditional health care providers often see a large number of patients during shorter appointments, membership-based physicians said they are shifting to a more exclusive model that reduces ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — The healthcare system has become overwhelmed. It is tough on patients and tough of providers. Jen Lewis discovered concierge or retainer medicine is one-way doctors are adjusting ...

When Annapolis resident Maria Pittarelli began pursuing concierge primary care for her mother, she quickly came down with an acute case of sticker shock. The idea behind concierge is that primary care ...

Once considered the health plan for privileged people, concierge medicine is enjoying a rebirth, using technology and data to create 'personalized, proactive, and preventive' care for anyone who needs ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. As a busy business consultant in Charlotte, Michael Butterworth loves skipping the middleman when it comes to his healthcare. So he ...

Concierge medicine has been steadily growing in popularity for more than two decades, especially within large healthcare organizations. Despite its increasing presence, misconceptions about how ...

For most of us, the closest we get to special treatment is boarding a plane using our frequent flyer miles. Concierge medicine provides the undivided attention of your primary care physician. With the ...

Charlotte patients embrace concierge medicine amid primary care shortages. Concierge doctors offer longer visits, direct access and deeper relationships. Annual fees offset ER costs, but critics raise ...