MDVIP

MDVIP is a Boca Raton, Florida-based company that operates a network of physicians. The company was founded in 2000 and has grown to include over 1,000 physicians serving more than 325,000 patients across the United States. MDVIP operates on a concierge medicine model, where patients pay an annual fee for enhanced healthcare services.

History

MDVIP was founded in 2000 by Dr. Edward Goldman, Dr. Robert Colton, and Dr. Robert Fields. The company was initially backed by Procter & Gamble, which purchased a majority stake in 2009. In 2014, Procter & Gamble sold MDVIP to Summit Partners, a private equity firm.

Services

MDVIP physicians provide a range of services, including preventive care, wellness programs, and personalized healthcare plans. The company's model emphasizes a strong doctor-patient relationship, with physicians limiting their practices to no more than 600 patients to ensure personalized care. Patients also have access to their physician 24/7 and can schedule same or next-day appointments.

Criticism

MDVIP has faced criticism for its business model, with critics arguing that it contributes to healthcare inequality by making high-quality care available only to those who can afford the annual fee. The company has also faced legal challenges, including a 2015 lawsuit in which a jury awarded $8.5 million to the family of a patient who died under the care of an MDVIP-affiliated physician.

See also

• Concierge medicine
• Direct primary care
• Healthcare in the United States

External links

• Official website