My wife’s brother-in-law changed to cash (no insurance) a couple of years ago. His wife, who is a nurse, staffs the office....that’s his entire office. He accepts no insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, etc., only cash, check or credit card. He issues detailed receipts which patients may send to the appropriate place for reimbursement at whatever rates they pay.
He has reduced the rates charged by 50% or more and is making more money. Recently he went into semi-retirement and still makes more than he did before the converted over.
You don’t show for or call in advance to cancel appointments you risk being dropped as a patient (a significant problem with Medicaid & Medicare patients which is why most doctors double or triple book).
I will be emailing your reply to a couple of Docs who have retired or will be.
They could be really bored after Christmas.