What is the difference between PinnacleCare and concierge medical practices?

It's important to understand that patient advocacy firms differ from concierge medical practices in a number of ways. First and foremost, concierge medical practices practice medicine. They are primary-care physicians that provide care to a limited number of patients for an annual fee. Typically referrals, when needed, are limited to the doctors' personal referral network. Also, concierge medical practices, by necessity, tend to be confined to a specific geographical location. And to specific specialties.

Many concierge practices are of very high quality and may be included in the recommendations made by PinnacleCare to a Member. However, whether they have the underlying medical expertise and dedication to each patient is a key determining factor for anyone considering a service like this. PinnacleCare Advocates research this type of background information our Members expect from us and upon request we will provide this about concierge practices.

Unlike concierge medical practices, PinnacleCare can provide international medical information, as well as accelerated access to the top specialists across the country and around the globe. Our objective in-depth research on all health-related issues backed by our renowned Medical Advisory Board, combined with our administrative management for all aspects of your family's healthcare, is not available through a concierge-style practice.

PinnacleCare also provides services that boutique practices don't. We gather the medical records from previous doctors; arrange acupuncture, therapeutic massage, dieticians, homeopaths, naturopaths, physiatrists, physical therapists and mind/body practitioners. And our services cover the whole family.

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