More physicians bypassing insurers

An increasing number of primary care physicians are offering direct services to patients in exchange for a flat monthly or annual fee--concierge medicine.

By Jack Craver | January 15, 2016 at 08:22 AM

Who says you need insurance to get quality, preventative medical care?

There's probably a doctor nearby who will take care of you for a mere C-note.

Kaiser Health News reports on a phenomenon that appears to be driven by some doctors' frustrations with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

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