There is a new way to avoid a lot of the problems involved with the healthcare system, but it comes with a hitch — you have to be able to afford it!
This new medical model, sometimes called “concierge medicine,” offers coverage for a monthly or an annual fee. One large group’s fee is $2,500 per year, although some practices charge more. Essentially, the fee is a retainer, which enables doctors to bypass insurance companies and government programs altogether.