Five Benefits of Concierge Medicine
Apex MD Health Clinic is committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare options in the Houston area. Our membership model allows you to meet directly with a preferred physician—no insurance hassle or frustrating wait times.
If you truly want to experience the best of personalized healthcare, it’s time to learn more about concierge medicine. The top tier of our membership services, concierge medicine pairs modern medicine with the best of old-fashioned family doctors. From home visits to comprehensive lab work, you’ll be confident you’re receiving the very best care in Houston.
What is Concierge Medicine?
Like direct primary care, concierge medicine is a healthcare delivery model in which patients pay a membership fee to have direct, unhurried access to their primary care physician. In this system, the physician typically has a smaller patient panel, allowing for more personalized care and longer appointments. The membership fee, which is usually paid annually, covers a wide range of primary care services—such as preventive care, diagnostic tests, and basic treatments.
Some concierge practices also offer 24/7 access to the physician via phone or email as well as same-day or next-day appointments. Some concierge physicians will also make house calls. This model is different from traditional healthcare in that patients are not billed for each visit or service and typically do not accept insurance.
Five Benefits of Concierge Medicine
Apex MD Health Clinic aims to make concierge medicine membership worth your time and money. For a slight bump in fees, you’ll be able to experience a number of incredible benefits. Here are five of our top benefits that have our current patients renewing their plans year after year.
- Personalized care: With a smaller patient panel, concierge physicians have more time to get to know their patients and provide personalized care. They can also spend more time during appointments discussing health concerns and developing treatment plans.
- Increased accessibility: Concierge patients usually have 24/7 access to their physician via phone or email, and can often schedule same-day or next-day appointments. This can be especially helpful for patients with chronic conditions or complex medical needs.
- Reduced wait times: Concierge practices typically have fewer patients than traditional primary care practices, which can lead to shorter wait times for appointments and test results.
- Increased continuity of care: With the same primary care physician, patients are more likely to receive consistent and coordinated care. This can be especially beneficial for patients with multiple health conditions.
- Increased preventive care: Because concierge physicians are not reimbursed on a fee-for-service basis, they are not incentivized to perform more procedures or tests. Instead, they are incentivized to keep their patients healthy, which often results in preventive care and fewer hospitalizations.
Who Can Benefit from Concierge Medicine?
Concierge medicine is a type of primary care. This means that everyone can benefit from this type of healthcare. It’s not restricted to people with specific diseases or conditions. It’s even possible for families to sign up together so that everyone is covered. All ages benefit from concierge medicine.
Still not sure if concierge medicine is right for you? Here are a few examples of people who love using this service.
Mary – A Busy Executive
Mary works long hours and is often gone on business trips. When she does have a free moment, she doesn’t want to spend it in a doctor’s waiting room. With concierge medicine, she’s able to have her physician make house calls. From the comfort of her own home, Mary can have labs drawn and routine screenings performed. It’s perfect for her busy life.
John – A High-Achieving College Student
John is currently enjoying his time at college. But his parents are worried that he isn’t getting the healthcare he needs. That’s why they signed him up for concierge medicine services. Now, John can make same-day appointments whenever he’s running a fever or feeling out of sorts. Concierge medicine is the perfect solution for a young man who’s taking classes and participating in multiple school clubs.
Pablo – A Loving Father
Pablo is always looking to provide the best for his family while keeping costs predictable. While he makes a good salary at work, Pablo got tired of unexpected insurance bills and long conversations with his provider about what was and what wasn’t covered by his policy. So, he was excited to learn about concierge medicine, a healthcare option that doesn’t rely on finicky insurance legalese. Now his entire family has excellent healthcare.
Sign Up for Concierge Medicine Today
Are you looking for a more personalized and accessible healthcare experience? Consider signing up for a concierge medicine membership with Apex MD Health Clinic. With a concierge membership, you’ll have direct, unhurried access to your primary care physician—plus longer appointment times, 24/7 access via phone or email, and same-day or next-day appointments.
You’ll also receive comprehensive primary care services—such as preventive care, diagnostic tests, and basic treatments—all included in your annual membership fee. Sign up today to experience the benefits of concierge medicine.
