Brown University Health Opened Cranston Concierge Clinic
The new membership-based primary care service offers residents priority access for a $2,400 annual fee.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Healthcare
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Brown University Health has launched Primary Care Select, a new concierge medicine program located at 1500 Pontiac Ave in Cranston. This service provides patients aged 18 and older with enhanced appointment scheduling and after-hours communication.
Why it matters
The program was established to address local patient demand for specialized primary care options. This expansion occurs alongside broader cost-cutting efforts within the health system intended to navigate rising financial challenges and charity care costs.
The Primary Care Select program requires an annual $2,400 out-of-pocket membership fee for patients aged 18 and older. Standard insurance continues to be billed for all medical services, imaging, lab testing, and specialist care.
The players
Brown University Health
This is a regional healthcare system that provides medical services and recently implemented cost-cutting measures.
The details
Patients enrolled in the program gain priority access to same-day or next-day appointments and can contact physicians after hours via text, phone, or MyChart portals. The service is restricted to a limited number of patients per physician to ensure more personalized medical attention.
Timeline
On Oct. 1, 2026, the health system announced financial cuts and a voluntary separation program.
On Oct. 8, 2026, the Primary Care Select program was officially announced.
Market Landscape
This program follows the growing industry pattern of health systems adopting subscription-based models to supplement traditional care. It mirrors broader efforts to diversify revenue streams as major healthcare institutions face increased operational costs and financial volatility.
Patients who choose to join the service must pay a $2,400 annual fee in addition to their standard health insurance obligations for clinical visits. The program guarantees priority scheduling and extended communication access that is not provided to standard-care patients.
The takeaway
Concierge programs offer patients greater availability at an additional cost, though these memberships do not replace the need for traditional health insurance. Residents should evaluate whether the benefit of priority appointments justifies the separate annual membership fee.
Further reading
Learn more about local health services by visiting the Cranston Healthcare section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Providence Business News.
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