It seems like wealth and longevity go hand in hand. The concept of a VIP health care system emerges as a stark reminder of the disparities that exist in our society. Consider the remarkable life spans ...

Most major academic medical centers now offer exclusive clinics for executives, benefactors, politicians, and dignitaries—what could be termed VIP care. We recently identified that 20 of the top 25 US ...

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VIP medical care is a rising trend for hospitals, but bending the rules for patients with special status could be a potential pitfall. The dress code for today is strict: no skirts, dresses, or ...

It’s not easy for physicians to treat wealthy or influential hospital patients. In fact, a new study finds that clinicians feel so much pressure from these “very important person” (VIP) patients that ...

Not long after Sen. Edward M. Kennedy was diagnosed with brain cancer this summer, he summoned his very own group of national cancer experts, a “tumor board,” to discuss his case and recommend ...

At James Paget University Hospitals, vulnerable patients undergoing elective surgery benefit from extra support from the ‘VIP pathway’ team. This initiative won the Learning Disabilities Nursing ...