Medicare To Overhaul ACOs But Critics Fear Less Participation
By Phil Galewitz August 9, 2018 | KAISER HEALTH NEWS Accountable care organizations were among the key initiatives of the Affordable Care Act, designed to help control soaring Medicare costs. ACOs were […]
Listen: Why Young Doctors Appear To Be Embracing Single-Payer
By Phil Galewitz August 9, 2018 | KAISER HEALTH NEWS Kaiser Health News correspondent Shefali Luthra talks with Susan Rinkunas, news editor for Tonic, about how a new generation of doctors within […]
Dear Doctors, “There’s only one magical piece of paper in your office, and it’s not your Rx pad.”
By Michael Tetreault, editor-in-chief Dear Doctors, Every one of your Patients needs a small deposit of your time, over time, not a collection notice. Today, I want to briefly share a true […]
Clif Cleaveland, M.D. | Storm clouds grow over clinical medicine
Published Aug. 13 2018 | By Dr. Clif Cleaveland Increasing numbers of physicians report symptoms of burnout — a combination of unrelenting, physical and mental fatigue that results from caring for sick […]
CMT SPOTLIGHT: Crossover, One Medical … A perk that’s keeping Silicon Valley workers healthy — and on the job
For Google, Apple and Facebook employees, the doctor is always in — at work. … At LinkedIn’s Crossover clinic, for example, employees can make appointments with a psychiatrist, a psychologist, a certified […]
Policy and Ethics | Women Die More from Heart Attacks Than Men—Unless the ER Doc Is Female
Analyzing over 500,000 cases suggests having female physicians in the emergency room may save women’s lives By Angus Chen on August 6, 2018 Women make up a mere quarter of emergency doctors […]
DPC Burnout [YES, it is a thing] | Using your own definition of “burnout,” please answer this …
(C) The Direct Primary Care Journal (The DPC Journal) AUGUST 13, 2018 – Over a year ago we examined the industry and niche specific side of a DPC-burnout in a May 2017 […]
AMA Adopts Policy to Advance Gender Equity in Medicine
Source, HealthDay News | AUGUST 10, 2018 — The American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates has adopted a new policy to study, act for, and advocate to advance gender equity in […]
Chicago Area Doctor Opens New MDVIP-Affiliated Primary Care Practice
Mary K. George, M.D., Provides Patient-Centered Care to Northwest Suburbs BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — MDVIP, the national leader in affordable personalized healthcare, announced today that Mary K. George, […]
Update! | CMT’s Latest October 2018 Concierge Med. FORUM Speaker Collection
“I loved hearing about other practices’ from the lecturers here!” ~K.W., MD, 2017 Physician Attendee, Illinois NEW IN OCTOBER, 2018 BONUS! Pre-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP, Thursday, Oct. 25 (For MDs, DOs, RNs, PAs, NPs) […]
“Indeed the existence, and more importantly the essence, of the practice of concierge medicine in today’s society is not so much confusing as it is mostly an unknown.”
Barbara Taylor-Cox, M.D., is the founder and owner of Personal Pediatrics of Houston, where she has practiced solo pediatric medicine for 30 years. She is also the host of the “Healthy Kids, […]
CMT SPOTLIGHT: Meet Dr. Atwal @ The Atwal Clinic for Genomic & Personalized Medicine, a standalone Genetics Institute (Jacksonville, FL)
The Atwal Clinic is a Concierge Genetics Clinic which provides diagnosis, management, genetic counseling and genetic testing for all patients with suspected or known genetic diseases. Through the use of guideline and […]
PAINT COLOR PSYCHOLOGY | Inside Medical Offices
Did you know … According to professional psychologists and interior designers, yellow is considered the most “visible” color? Light yellow is especially lively and stimulating. Red is another color that commands attention. […]
A Look Back, 1-Yr. AGO … AAPP Board of Directors Votes to Suspend Operations and to evaluate AAPP’s value proposition for 2018 and beyond.
“Future growth of private direct medicine may not look like the past,” concludes Eischen. “As a more diverse array of stakeholders need to come together to balance how to better integrate private […]
SPOTLIGHT on St. Louis: Meet Dr. Robb Hicks
Local doctor cuts out insurance companies in order to provide better care PRESS RELEASE St. Charles, MO August 7, 2018 For the first time, patients in St. Charles County can see a […]
CMT SPOTLIGHT: Dedication Health, Illinois
Dedication Health is an innovative concierge primary care medical practice specializing in enhanced personalized health care and member services. For more information on our primary care services please contact us today or […]
Medical Marijuana’s ‘Catch-22’: Federal Limits On Research Hinder Patients’ Relief
By Marisa Taylor and Melissa Bailey, April 12, 2018, KHN, Kaiser Health News By the time Ann Marie Owen turned to marijuana to treat her pain, she was struggling to walk and […]
CMT SPOTLIGHT: “Transparent Surgery Pricing, Meet Tower Oaks Surgery Center”
BY Tower Oaks Surgery Center Tower Oaks Surgery Center’s physical facility meets or exceeds all medical architectural standards. It is composed of a pre-op and post-op area with nurses’ station, anesthesia area, […]
EDITOR: The Negative vs. Positive “Split” of Concierge Medicine. Runners Understand It Best.
By Michael Tetreault, Editor ATLANTA, GA | AUGUST 10, 2018 – What if I were to tell you a story about how a Mom with a brain tumor is still loving her […]
Modern HC | “Healthcare transactions grew in number and size in 2017”
Record numbers, better credit in 2017 M&A By Tara Bannow | January 27, 2018 It’s no longer just struggling independents or desperate health systems at death’s door looking to merge. More and […]
Amazon plans employee clinic | CNBC
Amazon was previously looking to outsource its clinics and brought vendors in to pitch their services. After numerous rounds of discussions, Amazon ultimately decided to develop clinics internally, one of the people […]
EVENT | For DOs, MDs, RNs, PAs and NPs – One Day LIVE Workshop, Atlanta, GA Oct. 25
CMT Announces Two-DAY Conference Agenda (Oct 26-27) – http://www.ConciergeMedicineFORUM.com Pre-Conference (Oct 25) Workshops (2) Begins: Oct. 25, 2018 @ 10am-4:30pm EST Registration Information, 1-Day Passes, Register Below THE ANTHOLOGY COURSE/FELLOWSHIP OUTLINE One-Day […]
Long Time Concierge Doc says “Most of the arguments against concierge medicine fall apart under scrutiny.”
“Concierge medicine is driven by patient dissatisfaction over our present fast-food medical model of HMOs, PPOs and a failing Medicare system. Patients love the time they have with their concierge doctors. Doctors […]
MICHIGAN | Nurses launch media campaign calling on University of Michigan to offer fair contracts
Michigan Nurses Association says U-M should prioritize patient care By Meredith Bruckner – Community News Producer Posted: 11:15 AM, August 08, 2018 Updated: 11:15 AM, August 08, 2018 ANN ARBOR – As […]
EDITOR: “The element of choice, and having your personal preferences heard and respected, is what attracts thousands of people to Concierge Medicine [each year]”
“The element of choice, and having your personal preferences heard and respected, is what attracts thousands of people to Concierge Medicine, Direct Primary Care, UC Memberships and PA-led subscription-based healthcare programs each […]
CMT SPOTLIGHT: Meet Mary K. George, M.D., Provides Patient-Centered Care to Northwest Suburbs
Chicago Area Doctor Opens New MDVIP-Affiliated Primary Care Practice Mary K. George, M.D., Provides Patient-Centered Care to Northwest Suburbs BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — MDVIP, the national leader in […]
Clark on health care: We need ‘clear pricing signals’ to control costs and, Get employers out of health care
By Clark Howard | March 15, 2017 10:57 am | Clark.com The current debate about health care in our country is like rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. It’s plugging one […]
FORBES | Rite Aid-Albertsons Comeback Hinges On Narrow Pharmacy Networks
By Bruce Japsen, FORBES, Contributor | Jul 19, 2018 An Albertsons plan to create narrow pharmacy networks with the addition of Rite Aid could limit customer choices to their stores, but may help the […]
MinuteClinic launches telehealth Video Visits | RETAIL HEALTH NEWS
MinuteClinic Video Visits now available through the CVS Pharmacy App New telehealth service will provide patients access to care 24 hours a day, seven days a week WOONSOCKET, R.I., August 8, 2018 […]
“Concierge Medicine Isn’t For Everyone. In fact, it might not be for you at all.”
‘Membership Medicine (regardless of its form) is not the right career path for every doctor … and that’s okay. But for the thousands of doctors out there … you need to look […]
Analysis | Could Ditching Health Insurance Transform Physician Practices?
By Mandy Roth | August 07, 2018 | HEALTHLEADERS MEDIA A new approach to practice management could reduce cost and utilization and enhance patient care. KEY TAKEAWAYS Membership fees pay for 24/7 […]
EDITOR | Pro Bono Medicine: Saying No When It Feels Hard and Setting Healthy Boundaries With Friends and Family Who Ask You To Work For Free.
True Story: My Physician recently told me that he left Georgia to attend a wedding in another state. When he arrived at the reception, one of those crazy uncles (lol) cornered him […]
Gender Positive: Women in Concierge Medicine, a New Podcast from Specialdocs
Why Concierge Medicine is an Ideal Fit for Women Physicians…an Open Discussion with Five Leading Female Doctors CHICAGO, Aug. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Burnout, shrinking reimbursement, vanishing autonomy…the medical landscape has been extraordinarily […]
The Rise Of Concierge Medical Practices | FORBES
By Russ Alan Prince | Contributor, FORBES | AUGUST 1, 2018 Medical care – especially primary medical care – is changing and not necessarily all for the better. Because of financial pressure, […]
EDITOR | What To Do With Your First 100 days in Concierge Medicine: 10 Tips Docs Say Will Set You Up To Win.
By Michael Tetreault, Editor-in-Chief Your first 100 days in Concierge Medicine are really important. If you’re planning to open a new Concierge Medicine Office of some form of membership program inside your […]
National: Why Concierge Medicine is an Ideal Fit for Women Physicians…an Open Discussion with Five Leading Female Doctors
Gender Positive: Women in Concierge Medicine, a New Podcast from Specialdocs CHICAGO, Aug. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Burnout, shrinking reimbursement, vanishing autonomy…the medical landscape has been extraordinarily challenging for physicians in the last […]
HIRING: FT, The Medical Center at Ocean Reef, North Key Largo, Florida
Type of Job: Full Time, Physician COMPANY NAME: The Medical Center at Ocean Reef | http://www.mcor.org JOB LOCATION: Ocean Reef Club, North Key Largo, Florida | http://www.oceanreef.com Job Requirements Outstanding written and […]
Surgeon sues to overturn a North Carolina law that blocks him from offering cheaper MRIs
This surgeon wants to offer cheap MRIs. A state law is getting in his way. Dr. Gajendra Singh is suing to overturn North Carolina’s “certificate of need” law. By Dylan Scott | […]
Some Doctors, Patients Balk At Medicare’s ‘Flat Fee’ Payment Proposal
By Martha Bebinger, WBUR | July 31, 2018 | KAISER HEALTH NEWS The Trump administration announced a plan Friday that would affect about 40 percent of the payments physicians receive from Medicare. […]
TECHNOLOGY NEWS: Heal to Offer Advanced Diagnostic Tests to U.S. Allergy Sufferers During Convenient House Calls
Physicians can now order and obtain Thermo Fisher Scientific allergic sensitization tests for patients in connection with in-home or in-office visits, helping diagnose and treat respiratory and food allergies more personally and […]
WIRED: The Secret to a High Tech Concierge Medical Office? Data
Data Deluge, WIRED As companies like Verily launch massive health care research studies like Project: Baseline, be mindful of what that data will be used for, and who it will benefit. There […]
New Study, MDVIP: The Grades Are In, Most Americans Score an ‘F’ on Fat IQ Test
New study from MDVIP and Ipsos reveals startling gaps in Americans’ dietary and weight loss knowledge; study points to physician intervention as missing link in obesity management. BOCA RATON, Fla. — June […]
Editor: Managing Stress & Worry as a Concierge Physician, Quick story/tip
By Michael Tetreault, Editor-in-Chief JULY 25, 2018 – The national industry trade publication, Concierge Medicine Today and the Editor of The Direct Primary Care Journal provides a quick tip to help doctors […]
EHR News | Cerner and Lumeris Will Launch Offering to Reduce Complexities for Health Systems Delivering Value-Based Care
Collaboration will create an EHR-agnostic offering, Maestro Advantage(TM), designed to help providers who participate in value-based arrangements, including Medicare Advantage and provider-sponsored health plans, control costs and improve outcomes KANSAS CITY, Mo. […]
Opinion POLL: Medical Association and Society Impact on Doctors, Positive or Negative Impact?
CROWD DIAGNOSIS, Health Tech | Patients with Rare Diseases Turning to Online Medical Detectives for Help
For the last five years, CrowdMed has helped thousands get valuable information about rare and difficult to diagnose conditions. Written by Stephanie Booth on March 19, 2018 Using the site also results […]
National Poll: Gaps In Pharmacy Care, How Do Patients Receive Their Prescriptions Most?
(C) 2018 January | The Direct Primary Care Journal | Concierge Medicine Today
Cannabis for Concussion; Prodromal MS; Rising Parkinson’s Numbers ~MedPage Today
By Judy George, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today July 17, 2018 A cannabis-derived combination therapy to treat mild to moderate traumatic brain injury appeared to improve cognitive function in rodents, Canadian drugmaker Scythian […]
EP. 169 | DocPreneur Podcast | Meet Dr. John Kihm, Mission Medicine and Concierge Medicine Working Together
Interview with Dr. John Kihm, Concierge Physician, ACPP Fellowships in Clinical Excellence in Concierge Medicine Program Coordinator and Michael Tetreault, Editor-in-Chief | DocPreneur Podcast Hos MAY/JUNE 2018 – Today we catch up […]
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 […]
Fees for Missed Appts., Sports Physicals and Vaccination Letters
By Michael Tetreault, Editor-in-Chief | Ten (10) Medical Article Sources Listed Below [The Ten+ Sources We Used To Support This Story Are Located @ The End of Article] SUMMER 2018 / Atlanta, […]
Concierge Medicine: A trend that’s arrived in northern Michigan?
In Healthcare, Issue 2018 July | By Mary Bevans Gillett Lots of one-on-one time and same-day visits are the promises concierge medicine docs say have personalized patient care. So far, four area […]
GENETICS: My Grandmother Was Italian. Why Aren’t My Genes Italian? | KHN
By Gisele Grayson, NPR | January 29, 2018 | KHN | Kaiser Health News Maybe you got one of those find-your-ancestry kits over the holidays. You’ve sent off your awkwardly collected saliva […]
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 […]
