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

• What concierge medicine actually is (and what it's not) - from guaranteed 48-hour appointments to 24/7 access
• The real economics behind concierge medicine - why it's not just for the wealthy and how it can actually save patients money
• How concierge medicine addresses physician burnout and the broken primary care system
• The difference between concierge medicine, direct primary care (DPC), and traditional insurance-based practices

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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