MDVIP is mentioned in this article....
"....The Wall Street Journal reports an expected shortfall of 60,000 physicians in 2015 and 90,000 by 2020 (roughly 10-15% of practicing physicians), even as millions of newly-insured patients enter the system. As a result, patients will endure longer waits for doctor appointments. Meanwhile because of declining reimbursements, primary care physicians are forced see as many patients as possible each day in hurried 10-15 minute appointments, simply to make ends meet.
In response to this frustrating situation, more doctors are seeking an alternative practice model. They are establishing “concierge” or “direct pay” practices, where patients pay a monthly or annual fee for enhanced services, including same day appointments, 24/7 access to their doctor, e-mail consultations, and longer appointment times.
Instead of the usual rushed 10-15 minute appointments, these doctors typically offer 45-60 minute visits allowing them to really delve into their patients’ problems and craft individualized treatment and prevention plans....."
Good care requires time, and with the overhead of a primary care practice running $200K/year per physician, time and reimbursement are at odds with each other…
Is Concierge Medicine The Correct Choice For You? - Forbes