The Odyssey of the 'Concierge' - By John Hendrie
Now, everyone is into the act. Front page coverage in the Sunday Boston Globe (4/17/11) headlines 'More Doctors Gravitate toward Boutique Practice'. The number of 'Concierge' doctors in the United States is now at about 756. They care for a small number of patients who have joined their 'club', if you will, in exchange for an annual fee on top of regular insurance reimbursement. Membership provides timely access. All hail exclusivity!
