Concierge medicine is on the rise in New York, posing serious concerns about healthcare equity. The trend, driven by cuts in Medicare reimbursement rates, leads many physicians to shift to concierge models, abandoning a significant portion of their patient base. This shift exacerbates the already pressing crisis of primary-care access, particularly for those relying on traditional health insurance. Critics argue that to maintain fairness in healthcare, concierge practices should not be allowed to bill Medicare or commercial insurance, ensuring equal access for all patients regardless of their financial capacity.
An increasing number of New Yorkers are embracing concierge medicine, a trend that many believe threatens equitable access to healthcare in the city.
Concierge practices often lead to physicians dropping a significant portion of their patients, further exacerbating access issues in primary care.
To ensure fairness in healthcare access, it’s suggested that concierge practitioners should not participate in or bill Medicare and commercial health insurance plans.
The system designed for equality is under threat as rising physician pay cuts force doctors to abandon traditional practices for concierge models.
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