Concierge medicine is changing lives and the medical field for the better.

Concierge medicine is a model in which patients pay a fixed fee per month for a set of services delivered by their practitioner. This removes the role (and strict limitations) of insurance companies, allowing practitioners to keep smaller caseloads and ultimately provide higher quality care. Here’s what that means:

#1 - Access to personalized and comprehensive care.

Insurance companies have many requirements and constraints that determine what they will and will not pay for. This limits the options that a practitioner can utilize in creating a treatment plan, resulting in suboptimal care. The concierge model allows practitioners to take an integrative approach and create a personalized treatment plan to more effectively address all aspects of health and well-being, ultimately leading to better outcomes.

#2 - A diagnosis is not required.

Insurance companies do not pay for mental health services unless you have a documented diagnosis. Many individuals need help learning how to cope with worry, sadness, stress, etc. that are simply normal symptoms of facing life’s challenges and do not qualify for a psychiatric diagnosis. Labeling someone with an inaccurate diagnosis can be harmful by perpetuating shame, confusion, identity crises, and low self-esteem. Utilizing a concierge model allows us to deliver quality care to individuals struggling with emotional and mental health issues, even if those issues are considered normal and do not qualify for a specific diagnosis.

#3 - Financial Transparency.

Long gone are the days of seeking care without understanding the financial implications. When you partner with a concierge practice, you will receive a clear and complete explanation of the costs from the very beginning so you’ll know what to expect throughout the entire process. There won’t be any surprise bills or unexpected financial burdens.

#4 - More time with your practitioner.

The concierge model allows practitioners to offer longer appointment times and increased access to communication in between appointments. This means more time to develop trust and rapport with your provider, and more time for them to get to know you and your specific needs. This leads to stronger client-provider relationships, higher quality care, and ultimately faster results.

If you are interested in working with a concierge psychiatry practice, please click here to schedule an appointment. If you have any additional questions about the concierge model, feel free to contact us.