A VIP floor opens season 23 of Grey's Anatomy

The first episode of season 23 of Grey's Anatomy, titled "Collide", opens with the inauguration of a luxurious VIP floor at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. This level, reserved for wealthy patients, offers private suites, high security, hotel-style bedding and private chefs. The person behind the project is Seth Norton, a doctor turned businessman, who also takes on the role of chief of surgery. The first to question the initiative is Meredith, who doubts its impact on care. Showrunner Meg Marinis notes that the concept explores growing disparities in the medical field. According to Variety, she wants to show the clash between luxury and universal access to care.