Concierge Care

According to the recent GAO report on the effects of concierge care on Medicare beneficiary care access, concierge care is “an approach to medical practice in which physicians charge their patients membership fees in exchange for enhanced services or amenities.” These enhanced services typically include:

• same or next-day appointments
• 24-hour telephone access
• extended office visits
• wellness planning and nutrition planning

Physicians typically charge between $1,500 and $2,000 for access to these and other enhancements.

For the complete GAO report on concierge care, click here.

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Reed Tinsley CPA

This article is written by Reed Tinsley, a Houston, TX-based CPA with over 30 years of experience advising physicians and medical practices across Texas and the United States. Reed holds certifications as a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Certified Healthcare Business Consultant (CHBC), and Certified Financial Planner (CFP), specializing exclusively in the healthcare sector. He is a published author, nationally recognized speaker, and trusted advisor to physicians on accounting & tax, practice management, and financial planning. Schedule a Free Consultation.