Concierge, boutique, premier, platinum or retainer medical practices are being carved out of existing solo and group practices to permit time to provide expanded preventive services and practice amenities not available in a traditional practice. At the same time, when successful, physician income rises to several times the previous level.

This 33 page publication contains the information needed to evaluate the pros and cons of converting to a retainer medical practice, income potential, 'how to' strategies, ethical considerations, options, example letters to patients and colleagues, practice press release examples, references and other resources.

Table of Contents

• Preface, Disclaimers, Other important information
• Introduction, financial models
• History
• State insurance regulators
• Ethical guidelines, AMA
• Considerations before launching a retainer practice
• Processes necessary to establish a retainer practice
• Core issues in a retainer agreement or contract
• Example letters to patients
• Example letter to professional colleagues
• Brochures
• OIG alert letter
• Provider alert – Physician involvement in diagnostic clinics
• Additional retainer practice strategies
• Press Releases – an example from an interesting concierge practice
• References and resources
• Retainer Practice Notes