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>concierge doc

Can you please elaborate? I need something like this and I'm willing and able to pay for it.

How would I get started finding one?

Another term for this is direct primary care.

https://www.forbes.com/health/healthy-aging/concierge-medici...

Basically, like a doctor with a membership club. Generally doesn't take your insurance, although some services might covered by your insurance.

Good example is MDVIP - https://www.mdvip.com/. I have no relation to the company other than being a customer. I pay $1,600 a year for my Mom to be a member and it's the best money I've ever spent.

Thank you. My local practioners are terrible and border on being unethical.

Would it still be good to have insurance in addition to this, in case of disaster?

Yes, you definitely should have a health insurance plan of some type. Your concierge doc fee will not pay for a visit to the ER, which can bankrupt the average person who doesn't have coverage.

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