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OpenEvidence Is Now Valued at 15 Billion Dollars

OpenEvidence has reached a reported $15 billion valuation after raising another $250 million . Andreessen Horowitz and Byers Capital led the round, which founder and CEO Daniel Nadler confirmed to Becker's Hospital Review in September 2026.

Oct 5, 2026

OpenEvidence Is Now Valued at 15 Billion Dollars

When Two Specialists Disagree, Who Helps You Decide?

Two specialist appointments can leave you with conflicting instructions and another decision to make: whom to call before you act. You deserve an explanation of where the recommendations differ, why they differ, and what to do next.

Sep 28, 2026

When Two Specialists Disagree, Who Helps You Decide?

My Doctor Is Going Concierge. Should I Pay the Membership Fee or Find Someone New?

Your doctor sends a letter announcing a concierge practice. To keep seeing the physician who knows your history, you will need to pay a membership fee.

Sep 23, 2026

My Doctor Is Going Concierge. Should I Pay the Membership Fee or Find Someone New?

What “24/7 Access” Actually Means When You Join a Concierge Practice

“24/7 access” does not automatically mean your own doctor answers every call immediately. Published concierge policies describe different arrangements, including direct physician contact, after-hours answering services, and coverage by another doctor.

Sep 15, 2026

What “24/7 Access” Actually Means When You Join a Concierge Practice

A $119 Blood Panel on Your iPhone: What You Get and What You Still Need

Apple plans to let you buy a Quest Diagnostics blood panel for $119 inside the Health app. Announced September 9, the panel covers more than 50 biomarkers and is due later in 2026.

Sep 12, 2026

A $119 Blood Panel on Your iPhone: What You Get and What You Still Need

L Catterton The Owner of SignatureMD Is Betting on Fertility.

L Catterton, the consumer-focused investment firm that bought SignatureMD, also became a co-lead investor in US Fertility. Its investments connect concierge medicine and fertility care through an owner with experience in branding and consumer demand.

Sep 9, 2026

L Catterton The Owner of SignatureMD Is Betting on Fertility.

You Just Left the Hospital. What Should Your Concierge Doctor Do Next?

Within 48 to 72 hours of leaving the hospital, a follow-up call can help uncover problems with your medicines, appointments, and recovery. That is the window recommended in the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's Re-Engineered Discharge toolkit.

Sep 6, 2026

You Just Left the Hospital. What Should Your Concierge Doctor Do Next?

Your Academic Medical Center Now Has a Concierge Tier

Two pediatricians at Weill Cornell Medicine Primary Care now offer an optional concierge membership. Families can pay for additional access and support while continuing to use insurance for medical care.

Sep 4, 2026

Your Academic Medical Center Now Has a Concierge Tier

Concierge Pediatricians: What Parents Get, What It Costs, and How to Choose One

A pediatric membership can sound irresistible when your 2-year-old develops a fever at 7 p.m.

Sep 3, 2026

Concierge Pediatricians: What Parents Get, What It Costs, and How to Choose One

Direct Primary Care Has Grown 837% Since 2017 but Still Serves 0.4% of America

Direct primary care membership has grown over 800% since 2017 yet it still reaches less than 1% of Americans NextMD's database provides the practice-side view. As of September 1, 2026, we track 2,023 physician-led DPC practices , or 30.

Sep 1, 2026

Direct Primary Care Has Grown 837% Since 2017 but Still Serves 0.4% of America

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