PartnerMD Offers Patients a Solution to the Changing Health Care Environment
February 13, 2013
GREENVILLE, SC – February 13, 2014 – With the Nation’s changes in health care and a looming physician shortage, patients will face even more challenges receiving care from primary care physicians in the coming years. The situation in South Carolina reflects the situation nationally, with the number of doctors per 10,000 people lower than in other states.
According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, the United States faces a shortage of more than 90,000 physicians by 2020, a number that is projected to continue to grow. As physicians are already restricting the number of Medicare patients they accept and shortening appointment times for all, patients are beginning to notice the negative impacts. Greenville’s new PartnerMD office, a membership medical practice, helps patients face these challenges with a different approach to traditional primary care.
Greenville’s PartnerMD office, located at 12 Maple Tree Court, Suite 103, emphasizes prevention and whole-person care. Patients receive 24/7 access to a PartnerMD physician via email and cell phone; on-time, no-rush appointments; a personalized Personal Health Portfolio detailing results of their annual physical and many other amenities not offered by traditional primary care practices.
PartnerMD physicians see an average of 600 patients each, compared to the average 4,000-6,000 patients seen by most primary care physicians. As a result, PartnerMD patients receive more personalized care and unhurried 30-minute office visits. “I am able to spend enough quality time with each patient to really understand their medical history and health goals to help them achieve maximum health and quality of life,” said Greenville PartnerMD physician Jack C. Durham, Jr., MD.
Members of PartnerMD pay an annual membership fee for a comprehensive care program focused on prevention. PartnerMD provides a 2 ½ hour comprehensive annual physical and will provide access to nutrition, fitness and other experts. PartnerMD works with most insurance providers, including Medicare.
For information or membership inquiries, please call (864) 315-1340 or visit www.PartnerMD.com.
About PartnerMD
PartnerMD, a subsidiary of Markel Ventures of Richmond, is a membership medical practice specializing in primary care and executive health. Members benefit from 24/7 direct access to physicians, minimal waiting and prevention-focused care. Founded in 2003, PartnerMD has offices in Richmond, Midlothian, McLean and Lansdowne, Virginia as well as Greenville, South Carolina. In the coming years, PartnerMD plans to expand its presence in Northern Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and South Carolina. Visit PartnerMD on the web at www.PartnerMD.com.
