NIH conference emphasizes tailored prevention and treatment
By Judy George, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today May 29, 2018 Precision medicine in Alzheimer’s disease — tailoring prevention and treatment to a patient’s unique risk profile — surfaced as a key theme […]
NASP Announces Student Pharmacist Chapter
WASHINGTON, June 14, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) today announced the introduction of its Student Pharmacist Chapter Program. The Student Association of Specialty Pharmacy (SASP) will provide […]
Trending … Ep. 49 | DocPreneur Podcast: Meet Cypress Concierge Medicine
Ep. 49 | DocPreneur Podcast: Post Election and What it means for Free Market — Interview w/ Cypress CEO, Richard Doughty Duration/Run Time: 55:16 In this DocPreneur Podcast, Richard discusses what impact […]
JOB OPENING: Duke Health, Durham, North Carolina
Job Location Durham, North Carolina Type of Job Full Time Job Requirements Outstanding written and verbal skills Board certification in Internal Medicine Two or more years clinical Concierge and/or Executive Health primary […]
Trending … EP. 121 | DocPreneur Podcast | Eyes On The Road: An Interview with Market Leader, MDVIP
By Michael Tetreault, Editor in Chief | DocPreneur Podcast DECEMBER 2017/JANUARY 2018 – Our guest is Michael Cromwell, Director of Strategic Development at MDVIP, Office of the CEO. MDVIP leads the market […]
Video Consults? How Many Do You Do Per Day?
(C) Concierge Medicine Today | June/July 2018
EP. 195 | Qualities Required for Concierge Medicine, Meet Terry Bauer CEO of Specialdocs
By The DocPreneur Podcast, Host, Michael Tetreault, Editor SUMMER 2018 – Today we sit down with Terry Bauer, the CEO of Specialdocs Consultants. In our casual interview we discussed a variety of […]
How early retail health clinics set the stage for today’s mega-mergers
Looking back, the retail health clinics touched everything we hold dear in health care today. They helped launch the era of patient-centric care; brought price transparency to the industry; made care for […]
NEW! Listen to Part 3 KPI Case Study, Meet Strada Healthcare and KPI Ninja
On The DocPreneur Podcast Today: Michael Tetreault, Editor, The DPC Journal/CMT/Host, DocPreneur Podcast Michael Hein, MD, MS, MHCM, FACP Co-Founder, KPI Ninja Vineeth Yeddula, PMP, CLSSMBB, CMQ/OE, […]
Even Walmart, the nation’s largest private employer, hasn’t been able to change the system. | CNBC
Bezos, Buffett and Dimon find the person they want to fix health care Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett, J.P. Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos have chosen a CEO […]
Vliet, M.D. | 6 steps for Trump to turbocharge patient freedom
Exclusive | WND: By Elizabeth Lee Vliet, M.D., envisions executive order to fix several problems Step 3: Turbo-charge free market changes by allowing patients to use their Health Savings Account funds for […]
AAPS, 1,125 patients and doctors have asked Congress to pass the Primary Care Enhancement Act (HR 365/S 1358) and force the IRS to change its misguided interpretation of law.
April 19, 2018 | SOURCE: The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) Stop The IRS from Blocking Patients’ Use of Health Savings Accounts for Direct Primary Care, Doctors and Patients Tell […]
EDU. | Compassion Fatigue: The Toll of Being a Care Provider
Tuesday, July 11, 2017 | By Martha Jablow, special to AAMCNews Too much paperwork, too many long shifts, too little time to sleep, exercise, or relax with family and friends. These stressors […]
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and The HLA-B*1502 gene. ~National Library of Medicine (NLM)
Published: June 5, 2018 | U.S. National Library of Medicine HLA-B gene major histocompatibility complex, class I, B The HLA-B gene provides instructions for making a protein that plays a critical role […]
NATIONAL | Hospitals are increasingly taking their cues from patients, both by listening to the advice from new patient and family advisory councils and by using the surveys to identify weak spots.
By Roni Caryn Rabin Kaiser Health News Two years ago, Inova Health System recruited a top executive who was not a physician, had never worked in hospital administration and barely knew the […]
Study, Physician Dress Code: Why a Patient Deserves Better.
Patient satisfaction now influences how doctors, and hospitals are paid—making the impact of patient perceptions of their doctors’ knowledge, caring, professionalism, and trustworthiness all the more important, says Vineet Chopra, assistant professor […]
Alzheimer’s: Rethinking the ‘One-Size-Fits-All’ Approach
By Judy George, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today May 29, 2018 Precision medicine in Alzheimer’s disease — tailoring prevention and treatment to a patient’s unique risk profile — surfaced as a key theme […]
LAW | HHS To Delay Drug Pricing Rule To July 2019
By Darcy Reddan Law360 (June 1, 2018, 7:38 PM EDT) — A subagency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is delaying a rule establishing ceiling prices on outpatient drugs […]
LEGAL | NJ Enacts Law Targeting ‘Surprise’ Medical Bills
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday signed into law a Democrat-backed measure to ease the burden of health care costs by, among other things, requiring health care providers and insurers to […]
23andMe and Tribeca Studios® to Inspire Next Generation of Filmmaking, Creating 23 Films that explore personal “DNA stories”
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and NEW YORK, April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Over the past decade, millions of people have explored genetic testing thanks to the rise of consumer genomics. In fact, according to […]
DENIALS, POLL | How Often Is A Claim Denied By An Insurance Company In Your Practice?
BUSINESS: The Problem with Glass Windows At A Doctor’s Office and Why One Entrance Isn’t Enough For ALL Patients.
By Michael Tetreault, Editor-In-Chief Last Updated, June 1, 2018 | Originally Written, OCT 24, 2013 – It’s often been examined and criticized that having two entrances for your patients if you are […]
DocPreneur Podcast: “TV in the Waiting Room: Yay or Nay?”
“I highly recommend The Waiting Room Cure by Cheryl Janis to any healthcare practitioner! The book itself is a visual treat filled with exquisite examples of waiting room designs that serve as […]
RETAIL NEWS | Albertsons partners with Personalized Medicine platform provider
Personalized Medicine Advances With First-Of-Its-Kind Partnership Between Genomind® And Albertsons Sav-On, Jewel-Osco And Acme Sav-On KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., May 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Genomind, which has been recognized and awarded for its […]
Physician POLL, 2018: “As a Concierge Doctor, What Do YOU Think Is Most Important to A Patient When Learning About Your Practice for the First Time?”
(C) Concierge Medicine Today | February 2018
Retirement from Concierge Medicine | Part 2 — Ready to sell your medical practice?
By Tony Siebel, MDVIP Physicians choose to sell their practices for a variety of reasons. Some want the peace of mind of a steady income, while others simply want to focus on […]
MICH. MEDICINE | TECHNOLOGY | “Interactive Tool Can Help Educate Cancer Patients on Their Options”
Interactive Tool Can Help Educate Cancer Patients on Their Options Breast cancer patients who used an interactive website were more informed about options and felt better prepared to make a treatment choice. […]
CMT SPOTLIGHT: Meet Team Doctors Preferred Access – THE exclusive network of Physicians who manage the care of United States Professional Athletes of the MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, in addition to the athletes competing in the Olympics, World Cup Soccer and the Super Bowl.
Team Doctors Preferred Access is THE exclusive network of Physicians who manage the care of United States Professional Athletes of the MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, in addition to the athletes competing in […]
Gary D. Schwartz, MD, establishes concierge practice in collaboration with Castle Connolly Private Health Partners, LLC
HACKENSACK, N.J., May 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Castle Connolly Private Health Partners, LLC (“CCPHP”), a leading membership-based (or “concierge”) practice conversion and support company, is pleased to announce a collaboration with Dr. […]
CMT SPOTLIGHT: Meet Priority Private Care, NYC
Priority Private Care is the only service of its kind in New York, where members receive the highest quality care, day or night, in a completely private environment—with absolutely no wait. […]
FOR PATIENTS | What to Do When Your Doctor Leaves Your Health Plan
“Try and assess your health needs for the next year, as much as possible, to know which plan is really worth it for you,” Poblete says. “It’s a very individual decision.” By […]
EVENTS | “14 Tips to Make the Most out of Medical Conference Season”
Past interviews with Physicians about their conference experiences as a whole say … ‘A napkin is not a business plan …’, ‘Know Where Your Information Deficiencies Are …’ and ‘Have fun but […]
Genetic Testing Market Sizzles with 10 New Tests Daily
Market surge driven by technology, demand and industry investment By Christopher Cheney, HealthLeaders Media May 13, 2018 RELATED LISTEN, New CMT Exclusive Interview | “Genetic Testing 101” An Interview with Geneticist, […]
NY TIMES | “A Doctor’s Guide to a Good Appointment …”
A Doctor’s Guide to a Good Appointment Some patients prefer the intimacy of a small practice. The advantages include getting to know all the staff and usually less bureaucracy. Other patients prefer […]
The Doctor Will See You Right Now: 98point6 Introduces On-Demand Primary Care with Digital Platform Launch
98point6 combines AI with board-certified physicians to provide primary care anytime, anywhere SEATTLE – May 1, 2018 – 98point6 today announced the launch of its on-demand primary care service to deliver personalized […]
