The Value of Proactive Medicine

This is a short but insightful article from Forbes magazine on why as a society we really need to spend more resources on proactive medicine. About 80% of our healthcare dollars go to those who are already seriously ill. It would seem there would be a better way.

Members of Access MD practice preventive medicine before they become seriously ill. They know that if they invest in their own good health upfront then they receive the benefits of this investment, year in and year out. Studies show that those who are members of concierge practices have fewer hospital stays and less ER visits, for the obvious reasons. Forbes is only stating what you already know.