"Concierge medicine is a new approach that really is a return to old-fashioned care. It is a smaller, more intimate practice that allows you to have a personal relationship with your physician. The goal is to provide care that is much more responsive, thorough, and individualized. Rather than dozens of hurried appointments each day, the physician cares for a smaller number of patients and has the necessary time to focus on what each individual needs. By charging an annual membership fee, there are no constraints or requirements imposed by insurers. However, your health insurance is important and necessary for the other services obtained outside the scope of the practice."