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Re:The Collapse of U.S. Healthcare – The Perspective of a Pr... by jeanlucneptune on Wednesday January 11, 2023 @11:06PM (#34349061)
Basically, like a doctor with a membership club. Generally doesn't take your insurance, although some services might covered by your insurance.

Good example is MDVIP - https://www.mdvip.com/. I have no relation to the company other than being a customer. I pay $1,600 a year for my Mom to be a member and it's the best money I've ever spent.

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Re:The Collapse of U.S. Healthcare – The Perspective of a Pr... by ShredKazoo on Wednesday January 11, 2023 @11:17PM (#34349135)
Would it still be good to have insurance in addition to this, in case of disaster?
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Re:The Collapse of U.S. Healthcare – The Perspective of a Pr... by jeanlucneptune on Wednesday January 11, 2023 @11:36PM (#34349261)
Yes, you definitely should have a health insurance plan of some type. Your concierge doc fee will not pay for a visit to the ER, which can bankrupt the average person who doesn't have coverage.
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Re:The Collapse of U.S. Healthcare – The Perspective of a Pr... by giardia on Wednesday January 11, 2023 @11:08PM (#34349071)
Thank you. My local practioners are terrible and border on being unethical.
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