What is Concierge Medicine?

 

Concierge Medicine is a membership model of healthcare that puts patients first by eliminating the hassles of insurance.  It also means treating patients when they need it.  No more waiting weeks to see your physician and having better access to communications directly with the physician. We have cut out the restrictions of insurance which typically leaves physicians buried in an endless pile of paperwork.  It allows for the physician to return to the root values of clinical excellence and compassionate knowledge of every patient.  In every aspect of family healthcare we promise to do our best at accessibility, convenience and affordability. 

 

How does Concierge Medicine differ from traditional healthcare? 

 

Gebhart's Concierge and Consult is a place for you to have a more personal  experience by having easier accessibility with your physician.  It is a monthly or annual membership model in which the physician has a smaller group of patients to enable closer contact with the physician. This means that the physician can treat the patients more timely when they need care.  The physician can spend more time with the patient during office visits if they are needed. In addition, the patient benefits by being more easily equipped to communicate directly with the physician via email, text and phone contact.  

 

Does Gebhart's Concierge and Consult accept traditional insurance?

 

No. Perhaps the most critical distinction in our model of care centers on a direct, personal relationship that is special with your physician.  We forego insurance payments in order to save our patients from the intrusive decisions that inevitably follow with those third party payors. This direct fee-for-service arrangement helps us to offer wholesale pricing on laboratory testing, imaging and some medications as the practice grows.

 

If I have insurance, can I join Gebhart's Concierge and Consult?

 

Yes.  You can join the Concierge if you have traditional insurance.  Your insurance will still cover any care that you receive outside the Concierge. (Lab testing, imaging, prescriptions and hospitalizations prescribed by our office).

 

If I have Medicare, can I join Gebhart's Concierge and Consult?

 

Yes. You as a Medicare recipient can join the Concierge as well.  You will need to sign a one-time waiver declaring that neither you or your physician will directly bill Medicare for our services at the Concierge.  However, Medicare will still cover any care that you receive outside the Concierge.  (Lab testing, imaging, Prescriptions and hospitalizations prescribed by our office). We encourage you to continue your Medicare coverage outside the Concierge.

 

Do I still need to have health insurance if I am a patient of the Concierge?

 

Yes.  We highly recommend that our patients continue a major medical plan with a high deductible and health savings account to ensure financial help should hospitalization or referral to a specialist become necessary.

 

Is my membership to the Concierge Tax deductible?

 

Unfortunately, probably not.  Contact your tax consultant for these questions. Also, consult your tax consultant to clarify utilizing your Heath Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account as these are typically able to be utilized in many cases.

 

What if I have to go to the hospital or see a specialist?

 

Our attempt is to provide the best care and by improving access to your physician, we would do our best at preventing or reducing hospitalizations and specialty referrals.  In instances where those types of care are required, your physician will certainly work with and communicate with those outside entities to give patients continuity of care. In some cases, we may rely on those specialized caregivers to assist in the management of your treatment.

 

Can children become members of the Concierge?

 

Yes. We are happy to accept the children of any age of our enrolled families.  At this time, we are not able to provide routine vaccinations for young children but we will work happily with you to assist you in arranging those within the community.

 

Can I contact my physician after hours, and how?

 

Yes. Sometimes emergent illness and injury do not respect regular office hours and therefore you may contact the physician after hours for emergency care or direction.  We will provide a secure patient portal to provide contact directly with your physician.  Our goal would be to provide great, accessible care during regular office hours however, for those emergencies after hours, the patient would have access to receive advising from the physician. Many illnesses can be diagnosed and treated with a simple conversation via phone, email or text messaging.  Even when you are away from your physician on travel, you can receive communication to provide the most appropriate care. 

 

What is included in my Concierge membership?

 

The membership would include as many office visits as needed.  This would include phone visits, and any form of electronic visit with the physician regarding your care.  A yearly Executive Physical or Comprehensive Physical  (based on age) with in-house general laboratory testing is included annually with your membership. Basic in-office testing would include general laboratory tests, strep testing, basic urine analysis among other common in-office testing. Office procedures would include Electrocardiogram (EKG) testing and interpretation, as well as Joint Injections, minor skin procedures and other in office procedures.  Our goal is to allow you access to these services in-house to save you, the patient, time, and money.  

 

How much does it cost?

 

Membership Pricing is listed below and is also available on the website under PRICING. Fees are based on age and enrollment would be for one year from date of enrollment.  There is no first time registration fee in addition to the membership pricing.  Membership can be paid monthly or annually, however you choose to enroll.  A credit card is required for billing purposes at enrollment and different billing cycles will be available whether the beginning, middle or end of the month is chosen.  We reserve the right to access an additional fee if timely payments are not made and exceeding the patient agreement.

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•      0 - 18   $25 per month

•     19 - 30   $50 per month

•     31-44   $75 per month

•     45 - 64  $115 per month

•     65 and up  $140 per month

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Membership includes:  

(1) Executive Physical  with Labs annually for ages 35 years and up or (1) General physical with labs annually for ages 34 years and below

 

How do I enroll?

 

Early enrollment is encouraged.  A Concierge model ensures enrollment to a limited amount of patients to be able to provide that personalized care.   Go to the ENROLL NOW section to complete and secure your guaranteed enrollment.  This process does entail much information and each patient should allow 15 minutes to complete the required health information forms. Answer as many questions as possible however, feel free skip any questions that do not pertain.  The form is a little lengthy so please allow ample time to complete.  We will go over this information at your first visit to the Concierge.  Upon completion of the enrollment form, an email confirmation will be sent securing your enrollment process was successful.  

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