10 Fastest Growing Cities For Concierge Medicine

In order to avoid the ongoing stress and health insurance headaches, many physicians have switched to cash-only practices and are saving their patients money in the process. Physicians throughout the country are setting up membership-based programs that offer discounts on services to customers.

The programs vary greatly in price--anywhere from $100 a year to $2,500 annually--depending on patient load and the level of personal attention you want. It's a trend also known as "concierge medicine."

The demand for concierge, direct care, cash only and retainer-based medical models by consumers has been on the rise for many years. Experts claim that the number of patients who are seeking concierge medical care is far greater than the actual number of primary care and family practice doctors available to serve them.