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In the past few years, the COVID-19 pandemic has inspired many people to take their health more seriously. Are you making your health a top priority? People who can afford to pay out of pocket for healthcare have access to great services and resources, including concierge medicine, executive health programs, and health advisory.
Determining which healthcare services are best for you, your family, or a client, is challenging. Here’s a look at three options and some information on when they are most useful.
Concierge medicine
In concierge medicine, the patient pays an upfront annual or monthly membership fee for personalized care from a primary care physician. A concierge doctor typically takes on fewer patients so that they can give each patient more time and attention. Concierge medicine makes it easier for patients to access their physician and get appointments quickly. Concierge doctors often offer same-day or next-day appointments. While a concierge doctor handles routine health matters, patients are responsible for insurance costs associated with hospital visits or specialty consultations. The benefits of concierge medicine include:
- Delivery of primary care
- Better access to doctors by phone and email
- Shorter wait times
- Longer appointments
- Routine tests and screenings
Executive health programs
Because busy executives have little time for doctors’ appointments, many top medical institutions offer executive health programs. Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, and Johns Hopkins all have established executive health programs, and they are also available through regional hospital systems such as Mount Sinai and Northwell. Executive health programs offer a comprehensive health assessment, designed to identify and address potential health problems and promote wellness. They include an in-depth look at the patient’s medical history, physical exam, screenings, and testing. Some executive health programs require the patient to be employed at the executive level of an associated company, while others are more open.
The benefits of executive health programs include:
- Thorough history and physical exam
- Comprehensive assessments
- Robust screenings and testing
- Advanced cardiac testing
- Personalized fitness and nutrition guidance
Health advisory
Health advisors provide personalized guidance, advocacy, and ongoing support to help people access the best possible health care. Health advisors offer a fresh perspective and creative solutions to even the most complex medical problems.
These “healthcare quarterbacks” offer expert insights to help clients make informed decisions about their health care. Members of the health advisory team share up-to-date research and resources, offer guidance on insurance coverage and treatment strategies, and work directly with the patient’s medical team to coordinate and follow up on their care.
Health advisory services include:
- Holistic care management
- Healthcare planning and strategizing
- Healthcare quarterback / healthcare team coordination
- In-depth research and resources
- Broad referral network for specialists and second opinions
- Implementation of care
- Health insurance guidance
If you have questions about which private healthcare options are the best choice for you, reach out to an expert health advisor.
John Samuels is founder and CEO of Better Health Advisors, an independent healthcare advisory practice based in New York City. John served as a senior healthcare leader in New York City’s top hospitals for over 20 years. He uses his extensive healthcare experience and wide network of medical professionals to achieve the best possible care for clients nationwide. He was recently honored by Forbes as one of the Next 1000 entrepreneurs and business leaders changing how businesses are run.
To learn more about what Better Health Advisors can do for you, your family, or your company, visit our website, email [email protected], or call (646) 883-9717.
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