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direct primary care
Posted on 2/6/15 at 2:33 pm
Posted on 2/6/15 at 2:33 pm
Anyone heard of this concept?
Basically, instead of paying insurance, month to month; you pay a primary physician a monthly fee. When you need to see your primary dr, there is no hidden fees because you are paying them directly and cutting out the confusing insurance.
Thoughts? I think it's an interesting concept
Basically, instead of paying insurance, month to month; you pay a primary physician a monthly fee. When you need to see your primary dr, there is no hidden fees because you are paying them directly and cutting out the confusing insurance.
Thoughts? I think it's an interesting concept
This post was edited on 2/7/15 at 7:27 pm
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Posted on 2/6/15 at 2:34 pm to LSU6262
What happens if you need hospitalization or a specialist?
Posted on 2/6/15 at 2:39 pm to LSU6262
Yes it is called concierge medicine. It is typically used by wealthier people that can afford thousands of dollars upfront but require better service.
But it doesn't include specialists or hospitalization, diagnostic testing etc
But it doesn't include specialists or hospitalization, diagnostic testing etc
Posted on 2/6/15 at 2:40 pm to LSU6262
Yes its a concierge doctor, its a cool concept.
Posted on 2/6/15 at 2:41 pm to LSU6262
MDVIP. Subscription service for medical care. I've seen it in richer areas and it appears to be doing well.
Posted on 2/6/15 at 2:48 pm to Jim Rockford
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What happens if you need hospitalization or a specialist?
Then you better have insurance.
Posted on 2/6/15 at 2:55 pm to LSU6262
Had a boss who used it. He liked being able to get antibiotics ahead of time if there was something going around the office. 
Posted on 2/6/15 at 3:32 pm to LSU6262
It's a very interesting concept. From what I've heard, the company that sets it up for the primary care docs, cap the number of patients. For instance, they'll charge $2,000 per patient but cap the number of patients a practice can have at 500 (Just making the numbers up). The company takes half and the practice keeps half. The patient can have unlimited visits. Obviously, the issue is having the cash up front and this not including hospitalization, specialists, procedures, etc.
Posted on 2/6/15 at 3:42 pm to medtiger
It's going to become more common as more docs get frustrated with Medicare/insurance companies and stop accepting them. I'm a specialist so I can't really do it, but my friend is a doc with MDVIP and she's killing it. Making more money for much less work and hassle. She only sees 6-8 patients most days and she's got like an hour to spend with each of them.
Important thing is you obviously still need insurance for other docs, hospital, tests, etc so for now it will only be for wealthier people.
Important thing is you obviously still need insurance for other docs, hospital, tests, etc so for now it will only be for wealthier people.
Posted on 2/6/15 at 4:19 pm to borrelia
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She only sees 6-8 patients most days and she's got like an hour to spend with each of them
That would be huge. IMO, the whole 6-minute patient visits are a big problem. Docs feel pressured to make a quick decision, patient leaves disappointed because no long-term improvement happens, etc.
My only thing with a monthly subscription - you better like your DR and shop around ahead of time.
Posted on 2/6/15 at 4:31 pm to LSUfan20005
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That would be huge. IMO, the whole 6-minute patient visits are a big problem. Docs feel pressured to make a quick decision, patient leaves disappointed because no long-term improvement happens, etc. My only thing with a monthly subscription - you better like your DR and shop around ahead of time.
Absolutely. It puts a huge amount of pressure on the doc to keep patients happy because they aren't going to continue to pay if they aren't satisfied.
The way MDVIP works they basically have access to her 24/7. Cell phone number, home phone, email, everything. It depends on trust on the patients part to not abuse it and on the doctors part to be responsive.
I think it's great and if I were a primary care doc I'd love to try it.
Posted on 2/6/15 at 4:59 pm to borrelia
MDVIP cap 600 patients, $1800 fee and $500 goes back to MDVIP
Posted on 2/6/15 at 10:56 pm to Itismemc
Is the cap per doctor or per practice?
Posted on 2/7/15 at 12:04 am to Itismemc
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MDVIP cap 600 patients, $1800 fee and $500 goes back to MDVIP
And is MDVIP any more than a matching service, or does some of that overhead go into office space or employees?
Posted on 2/7/15 at 12:15 am to AnonymousTiger
My family has used this service for 5 years
Posted on 2/7/15 at 1:16 am to medtiger
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This post was edited on 2/7/15 at 12:47 pm
Posted on 2/7/15 at 6:53 am to LSU6262
I'm sure others have said it but it doesn't replace insurance. It's in addition to most peoples insurance.
Posted on 2/7/15 at 9:07 am to LSU6262
boutique medicine
UPMC has a nice system
UPMC has a nice system
Posted on 2/7/15 at 7:30 pm to NewIberiaHaircut
The most sought after doctors would seemingly do really well at this
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