In this episode of Out of Network, Dr. Ryon Parker and Dr. Rishi Seth dive into concierge medicine—exploring what it really is, debunking the "luxury only" myth, and revealing how it's reshaping patient care in America's broken healthcare system. With real stories from their practices and honest insights about the business of medicine, this conversation sheds light on how concierge medicine is giving power back to patients and joy back to doctors.
What You'll Learn
Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction: What is concierge medicine?
05:30 – Breaking down the "luxury myth" - Royal Pains vs. reality
12:15 – The economics: Why doctors charge membership fees and still bill insurance
18:45 – Patient panel sizes: 3,500 patients vs. 200 patients
25:20 – Real patient stories: From 40 medications to 5
32:10 – Building relationships with specialists and the "quarterback" model
38:45 – The future of concierge medicine and physician shortage debate
45:30 – What sets great concierge practices apart
52:00 – Closing thoughts on hospitality in healthcare
Resources & Links Mentioned
Parker Medical - Las Vegas concierge practice model
Seth Premiere Medical - Tampa concierge practice
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Connect with the Hosts
Parker Medical - Las Vegas, NV → https://parkermedical.org/
Dr. Ryon Parker → https://www.instagram.com/dr.ryonparker/
Seth Premiere Medical - Tampa, FL → https://sethmedical.com/
Dr. Rishi Seth → https://www.instagram.com/drrishiseth/
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