Concierge programs vary when it comes to commercial insurance coverage and Medicare. Some concierge medical practices take insurance, and some do not. Some submit claims for their patients, while others leave it up to their patients. 

Many concierge doctors will charge an annual fee to patients for being members of their practice and also submit insurance claims for the care they give you. Other practices may charge patients a membership fee for services that insurers do not cover while billing only for services insurance carriers do cover. 

When it comes to care decisions, there are not many differences between primary care physicians operating in traditional fee-for-service models and concierge primary care physicians, who charge a membership fee for their practice. 

The experience, however, can be completely different.;

How Modern Primary Care Works

In a traditional primary care setting, patients join a physician’s practice. When they go in for a sick visit, they may see their physician or another medical provider, like a different doctor, a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.

Legendary National Football League quarterback Brett Favre was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), a progressive and debilitating nervous system disorder that affects cognitive and motor abilities. In its early stages, symptoms develop slowly, are mild, and can be overlooked. For instance, people with PD may experience an occasional tremor in their jaw, finger or foot.

However, over time, Parkinson’s will rob them of facial expressions, arm swing while walking, and normal speech patterns. Additional symptoms include:

Why sexual health is so important

Women's sexual health is not only important for reproduction, but it contributes to overall emotional wellbeing by contributing to women's sexual drive and a sex life that is pleasurable and satisfying. It can also impact overall health because it can lead to lowered blood pressure, improved immune system and heart health, better sleep, improved mental wellbeing and stress reduction. 

Who doesn’t love coming home to a house that smells like chocolate chip cookies? Or fresh herbs like lavender? You can even recreate your favorite scent memories like the beloved white tea-cedar-vanilla scent made famous by The Westin Hotel and Resorts in your own home.

Have you (or someone you know) sworn off getting a flu shot because it didn’t work? Sometimes, flu shots aren’t 100 percent effective, but they are considered the best method of flu prevention, lowering your risk of getting sick between 40 and 60 percent. Why aren’t flu shots completely reliable? Here are three possible reasons.

You may have noticed how big the olive oil section of your supermarket has become. Olive oil consumption almost doubled from 1990 to 2021, and brands are offering olive oil at different price points and styles to keep up with the demand.

Its popularity as a cooking oil began taking off in the 1980s after studies linked it to health benefits. It’s also well-known as a staple of the Mediterranean diet- one of the healthiest eating styles.

Why sexual health is so important

Sexual health encompasses a combination of both physical and psychological factors that allow for capable and confident participation in an enjoyable sex life. Though some may think it is only about the presence or absence of sexually transmitted diseases, men's sexual health is multifaceted by definition. It includes libido, penile health, erectile function and ejaculation, reproductive health, and performance and satisfaction.

Our interest in plant-based diets goes way back. Buddhism’s beginnings in the 5th Century BCE extolled the benefits of a vegetarian diet. In Ancient Greece, the philosopher Pythagoras advocated for a plant-based diet, proselytizing about the immorality of slaughtering animals and its health benefits.

All about hearing health

Fifteen percent of Americans suffer from some kind of hearing loss, the risk of which increases with age and has been linked to dementia, diabetes and heart health. Not hearing well can have a broad detrimental impact on overall health. People suffering from auditory loss not only struggle to hear, but they can also experience health issues including vertigo, communication difficulties, increased emotional and mental health issues and a decline in social skills and self-esteem.