Concierge medicine, also known as retainer medicine or boutique medicine, is a healthcare model that offers personalized and comprehensive care to patients. In this model, patients pay an annual fee or retainer to their primary care physician in exchange for enhanced services and accessibility. While concierge medicine is typically associated with a fee-for-service payment structure, there are variations that work with Medicare, Investor Times reports.
Medicare doesn’t cover the annual fee associated with concierge medicine. However, it can still cover other medical services provided by concierge physicians, such as office visits, tests, and procedures. Read more.
