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Post by mmmmmbeer on Oct 2, 2013 15:33:22 GMT
I heard a doctor pitching this on the radio during an interview yesterday: Seems just to practical to work.
You pau a flat monthly fee... and then go into the doctor when you want. You have his cell number to get a hold of him after hours. Most procedures that can be done at the office are free.
To peanuts and medstudent... what are the downsides?
Obviously you would still need to keep some sort of catostrophic ins... but as far asprimary care this seems like a good option?
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Post by edjr on Oct 2, 2013 15:37:56 GMT
Seems Ludacris.
Some people are such worry warts, they would go to the doctor far too often and then people like me would have to wait.
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Post by mmmmmbeer on Oct 2, 2013 15:48:41 GMT
I think anything to keep my money out of insurance companies hands is a good thing.
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Post by edjr on Oct 2, 2013 15:56:12 GMT
I think anything to keep my money out of insurance companies hands is a good thing. at the moment, I pay 0 for medical/dental through my work. |
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Post by ihadworms on Oct 2, 2013 17:23:38 GMT
Never heard of it. So this would be totally out of pocket? What would be the incentive if you have medical coverage through your employer?
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Post by French Maid on Oct 2, 2013 17:34:42 GMT
They just ripped off the premise for Royal Pains.
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Post by medstudent on Oct 2, 2013 18:14:37 GMT
Never heard of it. So this would be totally out of pocket? What would be the incentive if you have medical coverage through your employer? Quick access. Longer time with Doctor. More personal. These practices limit the number of patients they have and they see fewer patients throughout the day. I have seen these mostly in affluent areas. |
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Post by edjr on Oct 2, 2013 19:11:59 GMT
get 100 people to pay you what? $250 a month?
Not bad work if you can get it.
Shit, I bet some weeks you wouldn't even have to work.
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Post by mmmmmbeer on Oct 2, 2013 20:25:20 GMT
Might be much easier to get into after all the folk get their healthcare... good luck getting an appointment at a regular hospital now.
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Post by penultimatestraw on Oct 5, 2013 7:32:27 GMT
Great idea if you can afford it. Patients and doctors both win. Insurers lose.
My friend runs one of these practices. There is a $3-5K yearly fee. You can call/email the doc whenever you like. Appointments last as long as needed. The patients interact directly with insurers for reimbursement of non-covered services.
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Post by penultimatestraw on Oct 5, 2013 7:36:27 GMT
Seems Ludacris. Some people are such worry warts, they would go to the doctor far too often and then people like me would have to wait. Concierge docs screen out the high maintenance patients. |
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Post by jtb on Oct 5, 2013 12:43:59 GMT
If a Dr. And patient want to have this type of medical relationship, and are happy, what business is it of mine OR the Governments to care?
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Post by ihadworms on Oct 5, 2013 15:07:55 GMT
If a Dr. And patient want to have this type of medical relationship, and are happy, what business is it of mine OR the Governments to care? Poor trolling effort. 2/10 |
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Post by jtb on Oct 5, 2013 19:37:23 GMT
Do you really disagree with my comment? If so, please elaborate why.
BTW you hippo critical mother fucker are trying to create a "political debate" when there wasn't one to begin with. If you can't reply without starting, or attempting to start a flame war kindly just keep your trap shut.
My work is done here.
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Post by ihadworms on Oct 6, 2013 15:14:26 GMT
This thread does not belong on the political board. It was an interesting common-sense thread until JTB tried to derail it.
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