Nonprofit hospitals are adopting concierge physician practices charging patients $2,000 or more yearly for easier doctor access. Hospitals benefit financially through increased revenue and physician referrals.
Critics argue that concierge medicine worsens primary care shortages, limits access for the less affluent while inflating healthcare expenses. However, hospitals view patients of concierge doctors as ideal due to their insurance coverage.
Concierge physicians restrict patient intake to ensure immediate access and longer visits, contrasting traditional primary care doctors who handle more patients, thus narrowing general primary care availability.
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