A Forbes analysis by neurosurgeon and political scientist Dr. Richard Menger explores the moral tension surrounding concierge medicine amid the U.S. physician shortage. Concierge care offers personalized access and longer visits—often for annual fees of $2,000–$4,000—but also reduces the number of available doctors for the broader population. While it restores autonomy and reduces burnout for physicians, it risks deepening healthcare inequities as hospitals and academic centers expand premium-tier programs. The article ultimately frames concierge medicine as both a pragmatic adaptation and an ethical dilemma, reflecting competing values of equity versus freedom in American healthcare.
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