Can Concierge Medicine Improve Physician Satisfaction and Patient Care?

Overworked and underpaid. That is the plight of many of us, including some physicians. As physician reimbursement continues to decrease while regulatory requirements mount, some doctors are turning toward an alternative business model to maintain current practice income levels while ensuring quality care: Concierge medicine. Otherwise known as ‘boutique,’ ‘personalized,’ or ‘private’ medicine, this model allows physicians to limit the number of patients they see and spend more time providing in-depth care.