Don’t be surprised if one day you find your primary care doctor working for a large corporation that has taken over the helm at your community or regional hospital. Struggling to keep their private practices financially solvent and their family lives intact, many docs--especially the new generation coming out of medical schools with huge debt-- are opting for a steady paycheck and predictable schedules. Hospitals benefit from this new business model as well, as they push to fill beds and at the same time meet the growing demand for specialties in their emergency rooms. Keeping docs on staff is good for business as they are a reliable source for new patients.
The new crop of Docs, like ordinary folk, just want to have more fun and spend more quality time with family, and not have to worry about whether they’ll be able to meet payroll any given week. Growing frustration over Medicare cuts adds fuel to the fire, as well as patients’ inability to meet their co-pay obligations. From the doc’s point of view earning $250,000 a year, getting home in time for dinner, relaxing and being able to take vacations without a hassle makes it all worthwhile.
For now—and we don’t know how long this will last—we have the old-school work ethic of the 50-something or 60-something Docs to meet our healthcare needs. For them, 9-to-5 is just the title to a once popular movie.
Frustration and anger over our current medical system continues. But there are solutions to many of your concerns.
Universal Wellness Insurance, a form of long-term healthcare insurance, provides a boutique-style, concierge oriented approach to wellness. It is an outgrowth of Universal Design that puts more control over your environment and your health, all without time constraints.
So talk to the Doc as much as you want and know that he or she will be there when you need them. All of our wellness services and programs are personalized and address your ever-changing and discerning lifestyle and wellness needs, which defines who we are and provides a strong foundation for building trusting relationships.
Andy Berger
Andy Berger is the president of Senior Wellness Specialists, a lifestyle and healthcare services company offering Universal Design and Senior Concierge services for all stages of life.
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