Concierge medicine—also known as concierge care, boutique medicine, retainer-based medicine, and direct primary care—is membership-based healthcare that pairs exclusive, personalized care with accessibility and convenience.
For a flat monthly or annual fee, you get unlimited office, Telehealth / televideo visits that last as long as you need, as well as direct care from a medical provider without worrying about copays and other charges. You also gain access to your provider's direct phone line text line for medical questions and simple diagnostic and blood tests done in their office. And if you have a major health problem, your provider coordinates specialist referrals and/or hospital care as needed. With direct primary care, there’s no insurance or corporate health system interference—just your provider and you.
Naturally, there are both benefits and drawbacks to the direct care model.
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At Following Seas, we are firm believers that the more fractured care is, the worse the outcomes for people. We make every attempt to manage all reasonable acute and chronic medical issues. This includes hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, endocrine and thyroid issues, common GI issues, joint and musculoskeletal complaints, headache/migraine, anxiety and depression, ADHD, low testosterone, chronic pain, opioid dependance and routine preventative health issues.
371 Putnam Pike, Smithfield, Rhode Island 02917, United States
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We are able to accommodate most urgent/sick visits same day 7 days a week.