Explore the Semi-Concierge Medicine model, a balanced approach to primary care that enhances patient access and physician well-being while ensuring financial sustainability.

11 Pages (Posted: 24 Jul 2025)

By James Lawlor, DO, MBA,FACOI

Independent

Date Written: July 18, 2025

Abstract

This white paper introduces the Semi-Concierge Medicine® (SCM) model, an innovative primary care framework that bridges the gap between high-volume Fee-for-Service (FFS) and costly concierge care. By combining modest membership fees with insurance billing, SCM restores relationship-based care, reduces administrative burden, and improves sustainability. Validated in a large academic health system, SCM advances the Quadruple Aim—enhancing patient experience, improving population health, reducing costs, and supporting provider well-being—while providing systems with a scalable, mission-aligned, and financially resilient alternative.

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Citation

Lawlor, James, The Semi-Concierge Medicine® Model: Innovation That Bridges the Gap Between Fee-for-Service and Concierge Care (July 18, 2025). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=5362443 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5362443