Practices

Concierge Physician Practices in Nonprofit Hospitals Target Affluent Patients with Membership Fees

Chicago, Illinois – Nonprofit hospitals serving low-income communities are embracing the trend of offering concierge physician services, in which patients pay annual membership fees of $2,000 or more for enhanced access to their healthcare providers. This shift towards concierge medicine has been growing over the years, with thousands of doctors adopting this model to boost their earnings while reducing their patient caseload. Large hospital systems like Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, Penn Medicine in Philadelphia, University …

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Medical Practices Innovate to Bridge Traditional Care Gaps Without Insurance

Marquette, Michigan – In the current landscape of healthcare, private pay medical practices are stepping in to address the gaps left by traditional care and insurance. These practices are offering a unique approach to healthcare delivery that focuses on personalized care and convenience for patients. As the cost of healthcare continues to rise and insurance coverage becomes more complex, many individuals are turning to private pay practices for their medical needs. These practices often offer …

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Webinar Series Equips Journalists to Investigate Health Care Business Practices

DENVER, Colorado – The Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ) and Investigative Reporters and Editors are teaming up to offer a webinar series on health care reporting and investigative journalism. The free webinar series, “Follow the Money: The Business of Health Care,” aims to equip journalists with the tools they need to cover the financial side of health care. With the generous support of the NIHCM Foundation, the series will cover topics such as where …

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