IS CONCIERGE MEDICINE THE NEW PRIMARY CARE ?
concierge care may ultimately reduce healthcare costs , overall benefitting the industry .
“ The majority of healthcare costs today are spent on overhead including facility costs , administrative needs , etc . and cutting down on those costs will drive decreased fees and ultimately improve patient outcomes ,” said Ferdowsi .
The Future of Healthcare “ Telemedicine will play a part in the care process but nothing will replace the in-person relationship that is needed between the physician and patient for a variety of reasons , namely the ability to diagnose certain conditions that require a physical exam , with an added benefit being an opportunity to immediately dispense medication ,” said Zebarjadi . “ House calls are a way to satisfy this need in a manner that is compatible with the rapidly growing on-demand culture we are seeing in society today .”
Concierge medicine is attractive for a number of reasons , but most importantly , it allows healthcare providers to mobilize their practice “ in the palm of their hand .”
“ When tied in to the overwhelming
demand for healthcare services , [ Medicast ] creates a novel way to use technology to empower their practice and make the patient experience better ,” said Zebarjadi . “ We ’ ve seen an overwhelming response from physicians all over the country who are interested in being a part of what Medicast has to offer because they find it a refreshing take on the practice of medicine . An additional benefit that is very enticing to physicians is the flexibility to practice on their own schedule .”
Thanks to the rise of mobile health applications and concierge medicine , doctors have more time to engage with patients , communicate with pharmacists , and ultimately , improve the continuity of care .
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