The Rise of Concierge Medicine
Authored by: Mia Hsu Art by: Aleena Naeem Concierge medicine, or retainer medicine, is a growing healthcare practice model that emphasizes improved physician access, enhanced customer service, and continuity of quality, personalized care [1]. The majority of concierge physicians are general internists [2]. To access concierge services, patients pay an annual retainer fee typically ranging from $1500-1700 [3]. The fee may increase with patient age. Additionally, while it is not covered by...