Despite the many positives, private healthcare is not without its drawbacks. One of the primary cons is the potential cost implication for patients. Private medical practices may have higher fees for services compared to those covered by public healthcare systems or large healthcare networks with more significant bargaining power with insurance companies. Additionally, some private practices may not accept certain types of health insurance, which could lead to out-of-pocket expenses for patients. Another valid concern is the limited scale of resources and services that smaller private practices might face, such as access to specialized diagnostic tools or the ability to provide certain types of emergency care, which larger hospitals or clinics can more readily offer. These cons are certainly worth considering when deciding on a healthcare provider, you must seek out the healthcare facilities that not only provide the services you need, but are compatible with your budget and insurance, and provide the comfort that is expected at a medical institution. Only once these aspects of private healthcare are considered is when the decision to switch to a private practice be pursued.