Can Spending More Improve Your Health and Prolong Your Life?
The New York Times • • health
Key Points:
- The desire for longer, healthier lives has driven the growth of the longevity and wellness industry, with increasing interest in improving both lifespan and healthspan.
- Concierge medical practices, which operate on annual retainers ranging from $4,000 to $45,000 or more, have expanded since the 1990s to cater to wealthier patients seeking personalized care.
- These concierge doctors typically see fewer patients, spend more time with each, and offer in-house services like scans, differentiating themselves from traditional insurance-based practices.
- There are estimated to be between 7,000 and 22,000 concierge medical practices in the U.S., compared to nearly 400,000 traditional insurance-based practices.
