From PartnerMD, SHRM-Atlanta’s Official Concierge Medicine Partner

As an HR professional, supporting your employees’ well-being is key to driving business success.

Have you considered how empowering your executives to prioritize their health might positively impact your company?

While it may not seem like a traditional HR responsibility, the ripple effects of executives staying healthy can be significant.

In this article, we will dive into something you might not have considered: offering concierge medicine memberships as part of your executive benefits package.

This isn’t about providing another perk —  it’s about giving your leadership team access to an exceptional primary care experience that allows them to be proactive about their health on their schedule.

1. Increased time with a concierge physician means deep discussions about how to prevent illness, not just treat it.

One of the most common frustrations we hear from patients is the lack of time they get with their physician. Because of how many patients a traditional primary care physician sees — often 20+ per day — the time spent with a physician is short and feels rushed.

This often leads to treating the symptoms and leaves the patient with unanswered questions. Your executives deal with this, too.

Take stress, for example. Research shows that 83% of U.S. workers deal with worth-related stress and 33% experience burnout within the year.

Stress takes a toll on the body and can lead to problems like obesity, high blood pressure, and serious cardiovascular events like heart attacks and strokes.

Do your executives have enough time to talk to their physicians about their stress levels?

Most concierge medicine practices offer appointments that last 30 minutes, at least. That extra time and attention allows the physician to examine the root causes of what’s happening, not just treat the symptoms.

*Source: https://www.osha.gov/workplace-stress
*Source: 9 Concerning Workplace Stress Statistics in 2024 – North One

2. Concierge primary care provides additional resources to optimize health.

Beyond longer, more meaningful doctoral visits, concierge practices also provide resources designed to help executives proactively stay on top of their health. This commonly includes:

  • In-Depth Annual Physicals: These go beyond the standard check-up and often provide at least an hour with the physician. This provides even more time for your executives to understand their complete health picture and create a personalized health plan for the year ahead.
  • Advanced Testing & Screenings: Many concierge practices offer access to additional advanced tests and screenings that can uncover potential health risks before they become a problem. These screenings go beyond what insurance covers and can help identify areas that need attention before symptoms occur.
  • Wellness Programs & Health Coaching: Some concierge practices also offer wellness programs and health coaching.

For instance, at PartnerMD, our patients have access to Wellness University, our online wellness platform that includes more than 80 physician-approved courses in four key areas of health: diet and nutrition, physical fitness, stress and sleep, and cognitive health.

We also include access to our on-staff, certified health coaches, who partner with our physicians to provide education, accountability, and support.

*Source: https://www.partnermd.com/health-and-wellness-services

*Source: https://www.partnermd.com/health-and-wellness-coaching 

3. Concierge primary care provides access and convenience that makes it easy to fit health into a busy schedule.

Your executives are constantly on the move — jumping from one meeting to the next, juggling projects, and maybe even traveling for work. That’s all before they get home to spend time with their families.

With such packed schedules, finding time for healthcare can be a challenge.

The last thing they need is to carve out a couple of hours for a doctor’s appointment, only to spend most of that time sitting in a waiting room or waiting to be seen in an exam room.

Traditional primary care often has long wait times and limited appointment availability, making it easy for busy professionals to neglect their health. They think, “I’ll deal with it later,” or ignore small issues until they become much bigger problems down the road.

Concierge medicine is designed to fit into their lives, not vice versa. With same- or next-day appointments for acute care, little to no waiting at the office, and 24/7 access to physician care, your executives can get the medical attention they need without sacrificing time.

It’s the kind of convenience that helps them stay on top of their health, no matter how hectic their schedule gets.

Executive Memberships at PartnerMD: A Primary Care Option

Prioritizing great primary care for your executives can make a real difference in their lives and your workplace.

With proper support through concierge medicine, executives can work to prevent illnesses, not just treat them.

And by providing your executives with concierge primary care memberships through their benefits package, your company can show that their health matters. When executives feel healthy and happy, it positively affects the entire workforce.

PartnerMD’s executive memberships are one way to help your team get that level of care. As the Official Concierge Medicine Partner of SHRM-Atlanta, we’re excited to work with you to offer memberships to your executives.

Ready to offer your executives the level of care they deserve?
Click here to explore how PartnerMD’s executive memberships can make a difference.