Thank you for participating in our brief survey! We’re researching if access to care could be positively affected by cash‐pay healthcare providers (e.g., concierge, integrative, or direct-pay doctors). Your honest feedback will help us tailor our service to your needs. This survey should take about 5 minutes, and your responses will be completely anonymous.
Section 1: About You
What is your age range?
Under 25
25–34
35–44
45–54
55–64
65 and above
What is your general location? (Optional)
How would you describe your current healthcare coverage?
Primarily insurance-based
Cash-pay/Direct-pay only
A mix of both
Other
Section 2: Your Healthcare Experience
Have you ever used or considered using cash-pay (direct-pay) healthcare services (e.g., concierge, mental health or integrative medicine)?
Yes, I currently use cash-pay services
Yes, I have considered it
No, I have not, but I’m curious
No, and I’m not interested
Other
What factors do you consider most important when choosing a healthcare provider? (Select up to three)
Quality of care
Personalized attention
Convenience of access
Price and affordability
Reputation/credentials
Recommendations from friends/family
Other
How satisfied are you with your current method of finding healthcare providers?
Very satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Neutral
Somewhat dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Section 3: Interest in a Premium Directory
Imagine a premium online directory that is exclusively curated to connect you with high-quality cash-pay healthcare providers. How likely would you be to use this service?
Very likely
Likely
Unsure
Unlikely
Very unlikely
What key features would you expect from such a premium directory? (Select all that apply)
Verified provider credentials and reviews
Detailed profiles (specialties, experience, pricing)
Easy appointment booking and communication tools
Comparison of providers based on patient outcomes
Transparent pricing and service information
Additional patient resources (e.g., FAQs, educational content)
Other
Would you be willing to pay a monthly fee for access to this premium directory?
Yes
Maybe, depending on the features
No
If yes or maybe, what is the maximum monthly amount you would be willing to pay?
Under $10
$10 – $20
$21 – $30
$31 – $40
Over $40
Not sure
How important is access to a high-quality, curated list of cash-pay providers when making healthcare decisions? (Scale 1–5, where 1 = Not important at all and 5 = Extremely important)
1,2,3,4 or 5
In your own words, what are the biggest challenges you face when looking for quality healthcare providers?
Any additional comments or suggestions?
Closing Statement:
Thank you for your time and valuable insights! Your responses are very critical to our research. It will hopefully help us learn about the specific ways our healthcare system can improve. If you would like to receive updates on our progress or participate in follow-up research, please feel free to leave your email address below.
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