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Concierge Medicine Over 65: 4 Benefits
As you get older, you may find that your doctor’s visits feel shorter, your concerns go unaddressed, and your care seems more like a checklist than a conversation.
Unfortunately, this is the reality of today’s fast-paced, insurance-driven health care system, especially for adults over 65 with changing and often complex and more personal medical needs.
At MS Family Medicine Health Care, PC, in Mineola, New York, our medical director, Dr. Michele Reed, recognizes that many doctors don’t take time to truly know their patients or manage their care on a personal level. That’s why our team offers concierge medicine, a membership program that puts the focus back on you and your health.
If you’re over 65 and looking for more attentive medical care, read on to learn some of the benefits of our patient-centered concierge medicine program.
1. Personalized care
Concierge medicine is a membership medical practice that replaces traditional health insurance billing with a set monthly or annual fee. This allows us to spend less time on paperwork and more time with you.
Instead of the typical 10-minute visit, you get 30-60 minutes with your doctor. Longer appointments give us more time to fully understand your health concerns and develop an effective action plan. We spend time talking to you about our findings and how we can work together to reach your goals.
Concierge medicine also allows more time for us to get to know each other and build a stronger patient-doctor relationship. The more comfortable you feel with us, the more likely you are to share your health concerns so we can better help you.
2. Direct access to your doctor
Concierge medicine also means direct access to your doctor by text, email, or phone. If you have a concern and need an immediate response, call or send us a message, and someone will get back to you right away.
The membership program also reduces your wait time for appointments, offering same-day and next-day visits. The program allows for flexible scheduling that might better fit your schedule, such as evening appointments.
3. Better coordination of care
Your primary care provider is your medical manager, providing everything from routine health screenings to management of chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension. As you age, you may need to see specialists too.
Coordination of care is vital for older adults who need specialists to manage unique health concerns. With concierge care, we collaborate closely with your other providers to make sure we’re all on the same page.
We also take the time to review test results and specialist reports with you so you fully understand what’s going on and what comes next.
We serve as your medical advocate, guiding you through the system and making sure nothing falls through the cracks.
4. More support for aging in place
Aging in place is a movement dedicated to helping you stay in your home and community as you grow older, and a goal many of our patients share. We support this goal with our proactive approach to wellness and preventive care, putting you in control of your health and well-being.
By managing your health conditions more closely with concierge medicine, we help you maintain your independence, confidence, and quality of life.
If you’re looking for a more personalized, wellness-focused approach to health care as you age, it’s time to consider concierge medicine at MS Family Medicine Health Care. Call our office today or request an appointment online to take the first step toward better care and better health.
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