The goal of a concierge medicine practice is to provide the best care and experience possible for every patient. Here's how it works.
For you, this means a better relationship with a physician who actually knows who you are, who has the time to answer all of your questions, and who can deliver the personalized care you deserve.
You’re probably wondering…ok, so what’s the difference from the traditional primary care that you're used to in Owings Mills? And it’s a good question.
First, it’s important to understand the difference is not in the quality of the doctor.
Within both traditional and concierge practices, you’ll find capable doctors who strive to provide the best possible care to their patients.
The big difference is the environment in which the primary care physician practices. See this chart for a comparison of the big differences.
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Since its launch in 1996, the cost of concierge medicine has come down significantly. The first concierge medicine practice cost $20,000 per year.
Our research has shown that annual fees for concierge medicine membership now tend to fall between $2,000 and $5,000 per year. At PartnerMD, for example, the cost of membership in our Owings Mills office is $2,500 per year or $208 per month.
Yes, you will continue to hear about outliers, like the so-called “elite” practice that costs $20,000 or more a year, but we tend to call that VIP medicine or luxury medicine. Most concierge practices cost considerably less.
Most concierge medicine practices work with health insurance the same way a traditional practice would. Here are a few things to know about health insurance and concierge medicine.
Be sure to double-check that a concierge office works with your specific carrier. See if they take government plans, like Medicare, Medicaid, or Tricare, that you might use now or in the future.
If you're looking for a concierge doctor in Owings Mills, we'd suggest a few things:
Of course, if you're interested in learning more, we'd love to tell you more about PartnerMD Owings Mills, our physicians, and our approach to personalized healthcare.
If you still have questions about concierge medicine, you're not alone. That's why we created our Understanding Concierge Medicine guide. Complete the form and we'll email you a copy.
If you still have questions about concierge medicine, you're not alone. That's why we created our Understanding Concierge Medicine guide. Complete the form and we'll email you a copy.
