What started with two concierge doctors in Seattle in 1996 has grown to more than 12,000 concierge doctors nationwide. And with that many physicians, you've got several options for concierge medicine physician jobs. Learn more about your options below.
Many physicians we talk to about concierge medicine physician jobs get concierge medicine and direct pay primary care confused. That’s not surprising. It is confusing.
They are different models of primary care and use two different methods to be reimbursed for care.
Concierge medicine involves the practice of adding a membership fee to more traditional insurance reimbursements so that its doctors can provide relationship-based care — with longer appointment times, same-day access, etc.
Direct pay works entirely outside of the health insurance model to get cash (or credit) reimbursement directly from the patient at the time of service. But direct pay practices don’t necessarily see fewer patients each day or spend more time with them.
Some concierge medicine practices are affiliated with a larger hospital system or franchise network. Some are independently owned and operated by the physician(s). PartnerMD is a subsidiary of Fortune 500 insurance company Markel, and our physicians are employees of the business.
There are several differences between each, but most concierge practices are similar in a few ways.
Reduced patient panel. Sizes vary but usually 400-600.
Reduced appointments per day. Usually 6-10.
Longer appointments, usually at least 30 minutes.
Charge patients an annual membership fee between $1,000-$4,000. Anything higher we'd consider VIP Medicine or Luxury Medicine.
Offer the standards of concierge medicine to patients — same-day or next-day scheduling, 24/7 access to care, little to no waiting, and longer appointments.
Accept health insurance and Medicare. Remember, direct pay practices do not accept any health insurance.
Every practice operates a little bit differently. To find the right fit, you'll need to find the practice that best aligns with your preferences. At PartnerMD, our goal is to allow you to focus on your patients and being the best physician you can be, while we handle running the business.
Dr. Rob Norris
PartnerMD Sandy Springs
Dr. Mark Petrizzi
PartnerMD Short Pump
Dr. Lindsay Sherrard
PartnerMD Midlothian
We've helped dozens of doctors switch to concierge medicine, and we know it isn't easy.
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We've helped dozens of doctors switch to concierge medicine, and we know it isn't easy.
Join our mailing list and we'll send you periodic updates on PartnerMD and concierge medicine in general.
Stay in touch, so when you're ready to take the next step, you'll be as informed as possible.