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Originally Posted by Dan9871
Is sounds like Concierge Care. In theory by charging a membership fee the the doc does not need as many patients to run his business and can spend more time with each patient and provide extra services. $500 a year, though, seems like a low annual membership fee. Look it up "concierge care" in wikipedia Concierge medicine - Wikipedia for more info. We have some friends back up north who use it and feel it gives them better access to medical services. |
WOW Dan! Personally I've never heard of getting a membership to see a Dr. Drs. are expensive enough just to see them for 5 mins. Myself I wouldn't pay $500. up front to see any Dr. I went to one of the top Heart Hospitals in the country, Plano, TX. His office visits are less than $200. I could drive or fly there for less than $300. & get the best heart care in the U.S. As far as I'm concerned I'm seeing who I think is one of the best heart Drs. in TV, Dr. Garcia. No, membership! Dan, I know you're only talking about a friend but paying a membership to me is a ripoff, there's to many good Drs. to see without having to pay someone for their services. But thank you for your input!