I waffled (note to Ye Olde Schoole Dwellares: waffle!! hahahahaa!) about putting this under Current Events, but I decided I don't want a current events/politics discussion so much as more nuts & bolts, what are people doing with this stuff.
In yesterday's snail mail, I learned that my doctor has signed up with Privia Health.
To those who haven't heard the term "concierge medicine," this article, which mentions Privia by name, seems a good introduction.
I'm just wondering if anybody else has signed up with any of these outfits. Any other thoughts?
To my situation specifically, my doctor has an independent solo practice and employs two nurse practitioners. In the current climate, I wouldn't have been a bit surprised if he had merged with another practice or sold out to one of the conglomerate systems in the area. I've never been dissatisfied with the level of care, but this is giving me pause. I can see the benefit of the "concierge" model, whether I like it or not. But this Privia setup seems to be a half-assed version of it--to be sure, at half the price ($45/month). I don't know.
04-03-2012, 01:17 PM
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