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nilram

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67. Or reduce the overhead of insurance paperwork

Reply to HappyLarge (Reply #18)

Fri Aug 8, 2025, 06:39 PM

Aug 2025

Many (though not all) concierge doctors won't bill insurance. Reduces their hassle, and overhead.

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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