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Growth of concierge and direct primary care in the US (Level A1) — A pair of scissors sitting on top of a white table

Growth of concierge and direct primary care in the USCEFR A1

24 Dec 2025

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Adapted from Johns Hopkins University, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by Marek Studzinski, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
63 words
  • New services now give more personal primary care.
  • Patients often pay a regular membership fee for care.
  • Doctors and clinicians see fewer patients each day.
  • These services are appearing across the country.
  • Some visits still follow normal payment methods.
  • Company groups are starting some services now.
  • Experts say the growth can change who gets care.
  • People who plan health services should watch trends.

Difficult words

  • primary care — Basic health services from a main doctor.
  • membership fee — A regular payment to get services.
  • clinician — A health worker who treats patients.
    clinicians
  • expert — A person with a lot of knowledge.
    Experts
  • growth — An increase in size or number.
  • trend — A change or direction over time.
    trends

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Discussion questions

  • Do you pay a membership fee for health care?
  • Have you seen new health services near you?

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