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The birth of a house call practice

Fidias E De Leon1

  • 1Department of Family and Social Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 3544 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467, USA. fidiaseduardo@yahoo.com

Family Medicine
|July 8, 2009
PubMed

Insights

Physicians frustrated with US third-party billing may find relief by transitioning to a house call practice. This shift can be both emotionally and financially rewarding, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional practice models.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Practice Management
  • Health Economics
  • Primary Care Medicine

Background:

  • Physicians across specialties face significant frustration with the complex US third-party billing system.
  • This administrative burden negatively impacts physician well-being and practice sustainability.
  • Family physicians, trained for comprehensive care, may be disproportionately affected by reimbursement challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the challenges posed by the current medical billing system for physicians.
  • To present house call practice as a viable and rewarding alternative.
  • To offer insights into transitioning from traditional practice to a house call model.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative reflection on personal experiences in South Florida.
  • Analysis of the administrative and financial burdens of traditional medical practice.
  • Exploration of the benefits of a house call practice model.

Main Results:

  • Transitioning to a house call practice can alleviate frustrations associated with third-party billing.
  • House call practices can be both emotionally and financially rewarding for physicians.
  • This model allows for comprehensive patient care, aligning with family physician training.

Conclusions:

  • House call practice offers a sustainable and fulfilling alternative for physicians disillusioned with traditional practice.
  • Addressing billing complexities through practice model innovation is crucial for physician retention and satisfaction.
  • The house call model supports comprehensive patient care delivery.

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