What is concierge medicine?
Concierge medicine is a personalized medical wellness program that InCare offers its patients. With a membership in the practice’s concierge medicine program, you get additional, timely access to your InCare physician for an annual fee.
Your concierge medicine plan may include:
- Same-day and next-day appointments
- Shorter wait times
- Hospital support
- Healthcare resources (weight loss, nutrition, geriatric care, etc.)
As a concierge patient, you can reach your provider directly via text.
Can you call your concierge doctor for any reason?
As a concierge patient at InCare, you can text or call your physician for countless reasons. Concierge medicine is uniquely designed to give you support whenever and wherever you need it.
Patients most often contact their concierge physician to discuss things like:
- Prescription renewal
- Medication usage
- Cold and flu symptoms
- Back pain
- Headaches
In addition to questions about these issues, you can also contact your physician for medical advice and counseling.
What happens during my first concierge medicine appointment?
During your first visit as an official concierge patient at InCare, your team starts by establishing a personal relationship with you. They go over things like:
- Your personal and medical history
- Your family medical history
- Any current health concerns
- Your medications and any issues you have with them
Next, they perform a physical exam to identify any potential health issues or concerns you may have. This includes health screenings that are relevant to your personal health.
To finish your visit, your team puts together a treatment plan curated to your health needs and chosen lifestyle. The treatment plan includes an outline of routine health screenings and a schedule of follow-up visits.
Is concierge medicine right for me?
Concierge medicine offers you the opportunity to be much more in tune with your health care and your health care team. Concierge medicine is a great choice for most people, and it especially may be right for you if you:
- Feel like your doctor visits are too short
- Want more personalized, immediate care
- Suffer from more than one ailment
- Are over the age of 50
Concierge medicine is also a wonderful option for patients who have erratic schedules and need flexible scheduling.
On average, the vast majority of concierge patients report that they’re happy with their care. In contrast, only about 60% of patients who use traditional health care have the same level of satisfaction.
If you want to learn more about concierge medicine at InCare, call the office or request an appointment online today.
