When most people think about house call doctor visits, they view them as simply a popular practice from the past. Although only slightly less than 5% of the nation's doctors regularly make house calls today, the medical house call industry is swiftly picking up momentum once again. It is a move that is greatly benefiting physicians and patients alike. continue
You, like many physicians are employed by a hospital, clinic or are involved in a group practice. You may even be a solo practitioner. As an employed physician of a hospital or clinic you are placed in a "replaceable" position, have no free time, have a set work schedule, and deal with the managed care and HMO' model for taking care of patients; otherwise known as the proverbial "treat them and street them" medical approach. This type of medicine works out great for meeting the managed care quotas, but ultimately it turns out to be bad medicine for both the physician and the patient.continue
Thinking of Starting Your Own Medical House Call Practice?
As more and more modern-day physicians grow tired of the common problems associated with the standard healthcare industry in the United States, they are considering moving out of the office or hospital and into a field where they can perform an age-old form of medical practice – house call visits.
A New Wave in Medicine: Mobile Medical Practices
A new kind of medical practice is flourishing nationwide that offers to go to where the patients are — whether a home, an office or a hotel — to treat ailments as diverse as a sprained ankle or a bad case of bronchitis.
Bringing Back the Good Ol’ Days with House Call Doctors
Patients are ecstatic about the opportunities that are arising to have their physician come to their home – saving them the time, energy, and costs it takes to travel to a doctor’s office or hospital.
More and more, the age-old statement “The doctor’s in the house” will resonate with American families all across the country.