decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2017 Issue 3 (March)
Concierge medicine gets more popular – and maybe more possible for you
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Article Overview
This practice management article explains why more physicians are exploring concierge medicine, direct primary care, and related membership models. It covers broad business and operational topics such as hybrid versus private-pay arrangements, patient selection, specialty applicability, practice launch options, marketing, and pricing considerations. The piece is aimed at physicians, practice managers, and other healthcare professionals evaluating whether a concierge-style model may fit their practice.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers understand the market trend toward membership-based care and the key practice-management issues that influence whether a concierge model is feasible for a given medical office.
Article Sections
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Practice management and market interest
Introduces the broader trend toward concierge and membership-based care models and summarizes provider interest in these approaches.
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You don’t have to give up taking insurance
Describes different payment and service arrangements used in concierge-style practices, including hybrid and private-pay concepts.
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Not just for PCPs
Addresses which specialties may be suited to concierge services and notes that the model is not limited to primary care.
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How to start the hybrid model
Discusses common startup approaches, including working with established organizations or launching independently.
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3 tips for transitioners
Outlines practice-management considerations for physicians thinking about transitioning to a concierge-style model, including patient evaluation, outreach, and pricing strategy.
What You Will Learn
- How concierge and membership-based practice models are being adopted by physicians
- What broad types of practice arrangements are discussed in relation to concierge care
- Which specialties are commonly associated with concierge services
- What business issues matter when starting or transitioning to a concierge model
- Why marketing, patient mix, and pricing strategy are important in this setting
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Primary care providers
- Specialists considering concierge services
- Practice managers
- Medical group administrators
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