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The Concierge Catch: Better Access for a Few Patients Disrupts Care for Many

By John Rossheim July 1, 2024 KFF Health News Original

Increasingly, Americans pay for the privilege of seeing a doctor. Research shows concierge medicine can further hamper access to care for those who can’t afford the upgrade.

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