Bloomberg did an article about how concierge medicine is booming during Covid. Really? What about DPC? Here is the cost of concierge care:
Concierge medicine requires patients to pay an annual fee that averages $2,500 to $3,000, which buys 24/7 access to their physician, same-day appointments, and unlimited visits, according to the American College of Private Physicians. Patients still need insurance for emergency room visits or specialist visits, as well as medication.
That is double or triple what DPC docs pay and even less if they get a family deal. And these concierge docs still bill insurance. Ugh!!
Dr. Farrago is a retired family physician based in Forest, Virginia. Since 2021, he has run DPCnews.com, a leading resource for the Direct Primary Care (DPC) movement.
He is the author of three best-selling books on Direct Primary Care:
The Official Guide to Starting Your Own Direct Primary Care Practice
The Direct Primary Care Doctor’s Daily Motivational Journal
Slowing the Churn in Direct Primary Care (While Also Keeping Your Sanity)
In 2016, Dr. Farrago conceived the idea for the Direct Primary Care Alliance and co-founded the organization alongside other pioneering DPC physicians. He is widely recognized as a leading expert in the DPC model and frequently lectures to medical students, residents, and practicing physicians on how to successfully start and run their own DPC practices.Dr. Farrago sold his Direct Primary Care practice in October 2020 but continues to receive care there as a patient.
