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Jilly_in_VA

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40. My husband's doctor did this several years back

Fri Aug 8, 2025, 01:31 PM

Aug 2025

Husband tried to get into my family practice group but they weren't taking new patients at the time. He ended up going to a nurse practitioner who he liked a lot and who did more for him than his doctor ever did. She was the one who diagnosed him with Type II Diabetes and started him on his diet and weight loss plan and really did wonders for him. Then his insurance company decided she wasn't on their "list" any more so he had to switch to a different group and he is now on his second doctor in that group. Being a nurse myself, I keep an eye on things and I am not exactly happy with them but they are still better than his former PCP who I always regarded as a quack anyway. Oh, and the concierge practice? It flopped. I have no idea what happened to the doctor.

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My wife's GP Dr just told her she is becoming a concierge practice [View all] edhopper Aug 2025 OP

Nearly impossible financially for doctors to have their own practice these days. no_hypocrisy Aug 2025 #1

We're seeing more concierge practices where I live too pinkstarburst Aug 2025 #2

I am an RN who cannot find a new local provider after mine did the same. Maru Kitteh Aug 2025 #3

That is so sad bdamomma Aug 2025 #20

I've thought the same thing. Haggard Celine Aug 2025 #39

Thank you for including that link ReRe Aug 2025 #94

My wife work in NZ nwliberalkiwi Aug 2025 #54

You'll be welcome in Canada MrsCheaplaugh Aug 2025 #98

Uh-oh. calimary Aug 2025 #4

Happened to us a few years ago Wicked Blue Aug 2025 #5

Tied to this is the immigration issue lonely bird Aug 2025 #6

This started in our area several years ago. We may have to go to it if access to doctors gets worse. surfered Aug 2025 #7

Yes, If You Can Afford It RobinA Aug 2025 #106

That access is by an annual fee. surfered Aug 2025 #108

I'm Aware RobinA Aug 2025 #115

This IS where the country seems to be going. My internest actually asked me during my last annual whether I might find KPN Aug 2025 #8

Two words, they don't want to hear. multigraincracker Aug 2025 #9

This 👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆 SheltieLover Aug 2025 #28

Ask R political candidates how they will decide who should get good affordable health care and who should not. Trust_Reality Aug 2025 #35

Also ask why so many Democrats were opposed to single payer during the last round of healthcare reform . . . markpkessinger Aug 2025 #55

The disease of both-siderism Dave says Aug 2025 #69

The problem is that now they are dismantling the ACA, maybe it sounded good at the time .... cliffside Aug 2025 #74

They are not losing their HC due to ... Dave says Aug 2025 #79

Let's just say many were skeptical that Obama care would be a long term solution to our HC problems and few cliffside Aug 2025 #81

Agreed 100% - who did the ACA ? Nigrum Cattus Aug 2025 #84

I am usually among the first to point out "both siderism," but that's not at all what this is. markpkessinger Aug 2025 #114

A lot of people don't want single payer radical noodle Aug 2025 #104

They'll just say some word salad Quanto Magnus Aug 2025 #62

Just slap the word Concierge on a Dr., suddenly makes them more valuable. ... aggiesal Aug 2025 #10

Oh trust me Hornedfrog2000 Aug 2025 #24

Corruption, Greed, and Inequality in the world of politics has created this mess. Trust_Reality Aug 2025 #36

Spot on Para722 Aug 2025 #41

They have no where else to go Dave says Aug 2025 #56

Possibly now, but they very much so Hornedfrog2000 Aug 2025 #90

and don't even get me started about... ret5hd Aug 2025 #77

I taught hubs to say at the ER KentuckyWoman Aug 2025 #80

I beg to differ! Granny Blue Aug 2025 #86

those "observations" are right wing tripe. ret5hd Aug 2025 #88

This message was self-deleted by its author Hornedfrog2000 Aug 2025 #95

This is not true Hornedfrog2000 Aug 2025 #93

There Needs To Be RobinA Aug 2025 #109

My last house call was April 2, 2025. carpetbagger Aug 2025 #48

Just another way to charge more. If most go this way, medical care goes beyond what most people can afford Attilatheblond Aug 2025 #11

It's Not A Way RobinA Aug 2025 #116

Stay friendly IbogaProject Aug 2025 #12

I'd get a new doc anyway. Sounds sleazy. C Moon Aug 2025 #17

This also in NY edhopper Aug 2025 #30

Find a new doctor Renew Deal Aug 2025 #13

read my reply above edhopper Aug 2025 #32

Where I live this is happening with specialists pinkstarburst Aug 2025 #52

This happened to my doctor years ago. I really liked him but... NNadir Aug 2025 #14

Yep. The latest Wall Street fad in an already inaccessible healthcare system. And the DNC wonders why I'm PatrickforB Aug 2025 #15

Our dentist has done this. AllyCat Aug 2025 #16

and you lnow what they charge will also go up...total racket Native Aug 2025 #60

My dentist has gone to this plan, as well. hamsterjill Aug 2025 #97

Delta. That's what our employer moved everyone to this year AllyCat Aug 2025 #107

I suspect your wrong about the hedge fund venture capitalist. HappyLarge Aug 2025 #18

In other words, work less and make more is their motive. Guess "solvent" means making $400 K a year and telling the Silent Type Aug 2025 #27

Really? RobinA Aug 2025 #117

Truth Coloradan4Truth Aug 2025 #49

Or reduce the overhead of insurance paperwork nilram Aug 2025 #67

Back in the early days of HMOs, our pediatrician hated the paperwork. mucholderthandirt Aug 2025 #92

If licensed practioners are too costy Marthe48 Aug 2025 #19

The vulture capitalists are finding efficiencies IronLionZion Aug 2025 #21

Kick dalton99a Aug 2025 #22

A lot of providers are joining larger specialty Hornedfrog2000 Aug 2025 #23

Our GP just went "part time". rubbersole Aug 2025 #25

Exactly! happy feet Aug 2025 #26

My older friend loves the concierge practice she gets care from Easterncedar Aug 2025 #29

I am sure it is wonderful edhopper Aug 2025 #34

It's wrong. I know. Easterncedar Aug 2025 #46

I don't fault you for edhopper Aug 2025 #58

Not me. I don't have it. It's a struggle for my friend Easterncedar Aug 2025 #64

The concept is edhopper Aug 2025 #66

You are right Easterncedar Aug 2025 #70

Yes, I'm sure it's great if you can afford it. pinkstarburst Aug 2025 #53

I get phone calls 24/7 for Medicare Advantage Scottie Mom Aug 2025 #31

I absolutely agree. Trust_Reality Aug 2025 #38

Their first question is always, how old are you. multigraincracker Aug 2025 #44

Theyre going to inspire more luigi's Fullduplexxx Aug 2025 #33

My former doctor went this route four years ago. Totally Tunsie Aug 2025 #37

Sounds like you moved to another country or planet. Native Aug 2025 #63

My husband's doctor did this several years back Jilly_in_VA Aug 2025 #40

We have new NP in doctors office Tree Lady Aug 2025 #78

My best friend also sees an NP Jilly_in_VA Aug 2025 #101

"profits first, patients last"....spot on! KS Toronado Aug 2025 #42

It's actually the hospital systems Horse with no Name Aug 2025 #43

+100 Hospital systems/patient load ... cliffside Aug 2025 #73

We have a major Dr shortage in the US. Today you are lucky if you can find a Physician"s Assistant or a CNP Marie Marie Aug 2025 #45

Or, your wife's doctor customerserviceguy Aug 2025 #47

Whatever happened to HMOs? EmmaLee E Aug 2025 #50

I'm a lone voice here. Gimpyknee Aug 2025 #51

No one is saying the service isn't good edhopper Aug 2025 #59

No waiting for you, no doctor for the people who can't afford it?? lostnfound Aug 2025 #113

My primary care did the same thing 30 years ago! Jrsygrl96 Aug 2025 #57

My PCP did that a bit over a year sgo. soldierant Aug 2025 #61

My doctor did because his patient load had become too large Auggie Aug 2025 #65

It's like anything else, the wealthy don't realize that the level of care they receive is due... Hugin Aug 2025 #68

Our doc is doing the same, but we think it's a way if cutting back without actually retiring at 75+... Hekate Aug 2025 #71

medical care is a basic human right. there is way to much big money driving those who can't afford health care dawn5651 Aug 2025 #72

We have had a concierge dr for the past few years vapor2 Aug 2025 #75

Medicare is also a barrier to some. Ms. Toad Aug 2025 #76

Medicare Advantage is my thoughts too. Emile Aug 2025 #85

This happened to me in Boston 12 years ago AdamGG Aug 2025 #82

This message was self-deleted by its author Martin68 Aug 2025 #83

Have her write a review on health grades Nigrum Cattus Aug 2025 #87

Also ZocDocs Jilly_in_VA Aug 2025 #102

Scary. SunSeeker Aug 2025 #89

She doesn't have to. masmdu Aug 2025 #91

Thanks for missing edhopper Aug 2025 #99

Yep. OldBaldy1701E Aug 2025 #96

One problem Abstractartist Aug 2025 #100

My wife and I LilElf70 Aug 2025 #103

Not necessarily. It might be the provider moving away from insurance and trying to avoid VC tulipsandroses Aug 2025 #105

No one edhopper Aug 2025 #110

You will not get an argument from me against Universal Healthcare tulipsandroses Aug 2025 #111

Are system is broken edhopper Aug 2025 #112