AGENDA is LIVE! Largest Crowd and Growing to attend CMT’s 2018 CONCIERGE MEDICINE FORUM, OCT 26-27, 2018
Friday, October 26-Saturday, October 27, 2018 2018 Concierge Medicine Forum in Atlanta to Showcase Neuroscience; Behavior Change; Telemedicine; Medical Marijuana Research; Alzheimer’s; Genomics and Precision Medicine Research FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Michael […]
Doing More Harm Than Good? Epidemic of Screening Burdens Nation’s Older Patients
By Liz Szabo December 20, 2017 | KHN Elena Altemus is 89 and has dementia. She often forgets her children’s names, and sometimes can’t recall whether she lives in Maryland or Italy. […]
Dr. Natasha Beauvais will be featured on a panel discussion October 27 at 11:05 a.m., focused on the rising trend of women in concierge medicine
CHICAGO, Oct. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Terry Bauer, CEO of Specialdocs Consultants, a pioneering concierge medicine transition and management company, will be a featured presenter at the Concierge Medicine Forum in Atlanta, […]
Association of Independent Doctors (AID-us.org) releases short video satire called “The Perfect-Money-Making Model.”
‘Perfect Money-Making Model’ Video Sheds Critical Light on Health-Care’s Lack of Transparency (WINTER PARK, Fla) — To raise awareness about the health-care industry’s lack of price transparency, the Association of Independent Doctors, […]
CVS doesn’t want to leave any ‘white space’ for Amazon to disrupt | CNBC
CEO Larry Merlo said CVS wants to meet customers’ needs while not leaving “any white space for Amazon to disrupt.” Amazon is acquiring online pharmacy company PillPack for $1 billion. CVS Health […]
This Isn’t Your Parents’ Concierge Care: Newer models allow docs to keep non-member patients | MEDPAGE
Another model for paying for primary care is “direct primary care,” in which patients pay a set monthly fee — usually around $50-$80 per month — to receive all their primary care […]
WATCH | 2018-2019 Sneak Peek, The CMT 2018 Concierge Medicine FORUM! The 2018 National Conference Is Here!
ATLANTA, GA USA – Concierge Medicine Today, in partnership with The DocPreneur Institute and The Direct Primary Care Journal (The DPC Journal), is hosting a 2-day innovative healthcare delivery and precision medicine […]
KHN | YOUNG DOCTORS say: “Attendees gave each other advice about how to advocate for single-payer, for example.”
The Advocacy in Medicine Conference, held Sept. 23 in New York City, trained medical students to push progressive issues. On the agenda: combating gun violence, promoting single-payer and treating refugees.(Rachel Bluth/KHN) White […]
EP. 204 | DocPreneur Podcast | Employed Vs. Independent Doctors: Which Path Is Right For You? Exclusive with Marni Jameson Carey, MA, of AID-US.org
By Michael Tetreault, Editor-in-Chief | Concierge Medicine Today, The DPC Journal, The DocPreneur Institute A national nonprofit, the Association of Independent Doctors (A.I.D.) works on behalf of physicians, patients and employers to […]
This Isn’t Your Parents’ Concierge Care: Newer models allow docs to keep non-member patients | MEDPAGE
Another model for paying for primary care is “direct primary care,” in which patients pay a set monthly fee — usually around $50-$80 per month — to receive all their primary care […]
Nationwide telegenomics company will offer online and live educational programs for consumers, providers and employers
Genome Medical Introduces the New “Understand Your Genome” Program to Increase Access to Genetics Education and Expertise SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Genome Medical today announced that it has […]
Nurses at Michigan Medicine get up to 4 percent pay boost with new contract
By Martin Slagter ANN ARBOR, MI | OCTOBER 12, 2018 – Nurses represented by the University of Michigan Professional Nurses Council (UMPNC) will receive salary raises of 3 to 4 percent in […]
CMT SPOTLIGHT: The Greenbrier Clinic
By Haley Brown, Multimedia Journalist (White Sulphur Springs) A new trend in medicine is developing a more personal relationship with your doctor, at least that’s what the Greenbrier Clinic is saying. Nancy […]
Keri Rickenbaugh JOINS MS.MEDICINE as Chief Operating Officer (COO)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Annie McManis | 513.404.3232 | annie@mac253.com RICKENBAUGH JOINS MS MEDICINE AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Cincinnati doctor aims to go national with Ms.Medicine MARIEMONT, OH – Ms.Medicine ™, […]
Concierge Choice Physicians Launches First-of-its-Kind Concierge Medicine Program in the UK
London area doctors can now offer exclusive, limited-membership model to patients ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y., Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Concierge Choice Physicians (CCP), the national leader in the hybrid approach to concierge medicine […]
OFFICIAL POSITION, STATEMENT: Use and Application of Pharmacogenomics Inside Concierge Medicine
Concierge Medicine Today supports Concierge Medicine Doctors in working with pharmacists and pharmacogenomic companies to develop clinical decision support tools that will assist and guide prescribers in the use of pharmacogenomic information. […]
CMT AGENDA is LOCKED-IN, Limited Seats Still Available, Oct 25-27!
2018 Concierge Medicine Forum in Atlanta to Showcase Neuroscience; Behavior Change; Telemedicine; Medical Marijuana Research; Genomics and Precision Medicine Research Download Latest Agenda Here … 2018 Concierge Medicine Forum | ATLANTA, GA […]
Will Congress Bring Sky-High Air Ambulance Bills Down To Earth?
By Jackie Fortier, StateImpact Oklahoma September 27, 2018 | KAISER HEALTH NEWS Air ambulance rides are literal lifesavers. But how much should they cost? In the ongoing, crowdsourced “Bill of the Month” […]
RESEARCH | Results from [Rock Health] third national consumer survey (2017 data) on digital health adoption and sentiments.
Authored by Megan Zweig Research Jen Shen Former Research Fellow Lou Jug Former Research Fellow With help from Bill Evans Michelle Huang Danielle McGuinness Mollie McDowell At Rock Health, we believe the […]
Senior living: Is concierge care for you?
By Angela Stroup Seven years ago my client told me how pleased she was with the concierge medical practice she and her spouse had joined. She had called her doctor a few […]
LIVE EVENT | Nearly 40 Speakers Will Gather In Atlanta for Concierge Medicine FORUM, Oct. 26-27, 2018
2018 Concierge Medicine Forum in Atlanta to Showcase Neuroscience; Behavior Change; Telemedicine; Medical Marijuana Research; Genomics and Precision Medicine Research 2018 Concierge Medicine Forum | ATLANTA, GA USA | Friday, October 26-Saturday, […]
Cincinnati doctor aims to go national with Ms.Medicine
ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON EXCEPTIONAL PRIMARY CARE FOR WOMEN LAUNCHES IN CINCINNATI MARIEMONT, OH – Lisa Larkin, MD, a nationally renowned women’s health internist, has founded a new healthcare organization focused on raising […]
Keri Rickenbaugh JOINS MS.MEDICINE as Chief Operating Officer (COO)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Annie McManis | 513.404.3232 | annie@mac253.com RICKENBAUGH JOINS MS MEDICINE AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Cincinnati doctor aims to go national with Ms.Medicine MARIEMONT, OH – Ms.Medicine ™, […]
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 […]
CMT SPOTLIGHT: Meet ROAMD, a network created to improve the healthcare experience of patients anywhere they go, whether at home or traveling.
Nation’s First Network For Concierge And Private Medicine Physicians Launches To Improve Care For Traveling Patients OCTOBER 4, 2018 – The concierge and private medicine segment has grown significantly in recent years, […]
CMT SPOTLIGHT: Meet Dr. Lisa Larkin, on a mission for Exceptional Primary Care for Women
ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON EXCEPTIONAL PRIMARY CARE FOR WOMEN LAUNCHES IN CINCINNATI MARIEMONT, OH – Lisa Larkin, MD, a nationally renowned women’s health internist, has founded a new healthcare organization focused on raising […]
This Isn’t Your Parents’ Concierge Care: Newer models allow docs to keep non-member patients | MEDPAGE
Another model for paying for primary care is “direct primary care,” in which patients pay a set monthly fee — usually around $50-$80 per month — to receive all their primary care […]
Walmart is launching Fresh Tri (APP) to associates and customers to empower effective behavior change, starting with healthy eating. New Science-based Approach Promotes Practice and Iteration to Remove Failure
Neuroscience Design Firm engagedIN and Fortune 10 Partner Launch Healthy Habit App, Fresh Tri™ SANTA CLARA, Calif. (PRWEB)September 18, 2018 At the Health 2.0 conference in Silicon Valley, David Hoke, Sr. Director, […]
Alignment Healthcare Launches Industry-First “Access On-Demand Concierge” Program to Make Health Care Simpler and Accessible 24/7 for Seniors at No Added Cost
Program available to all 2019 Alignment Health Plan members, along with other key services from transportation to appointments to in-home meal delivery post-hospitalization October 01, 2018 06:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time ORANGE, […]
JACOBS: Why Hospital Monopolies Are What’s Wrong With American Health Care
By Christopher Jacobs September 28, 2018 Call it a sign of the times. If Rich Uncle Pennybags (a.k.a. “Mr. Monopoly”) appeared today, he would have little interest in holding properties like the […]
Health insurance navigation system lowers company costs
Mary Free Bed pilot program cut costs for first two companies involved. September 28, 2018 | By Justin Dawes A new local health insurance navigation system is showing promising results for the […]
EP. 204 | Employed Vs. Independent Doctors: Which Path Is Right For You? Exclusive with Marni Jameson Carey, MA, of AID-US.org
By Michael Tetreault, Editor-in-Chief | Concierge Medicine Today, The DPC Journal, The DocPreneur Institute A national nonprofit, the Association of Independent Doctors (A.I.D.) works on behalf of physicians, patients and employers to […]
KHN | YOUNG DOCTORS say: Don’t talk about socialism, focus on the inefficiency and inequality you see, some said. Forget the “decrepit old physicians only worried about money,” their minds will never change, advised others.
The Advocacy in Medicine Conference, held Sept. 23 in New York City, trained medical students to push progressive issues. On the agenda: combating gun violence, promoting single-payer and treating refugees.(Rachel Bluth/KHN) White […]
Nationwide telegenomics company will offer online and live educational programs for consumers, providers and employers
Genome Medical Introduces the New “Understand Your Genome” Program to Increase Access to Genetics Education and Expertise SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Genome Medical today announced that it has […]
APPs, Health TECH. | New Science-based Approach Promotes Practice and Iteration to Remove Failure
Neuroscience Design Firm engagedIN and Fortune 10 Partner Launch Healthy Habit App, Fresh Tri™ SANTA CLARA, Calif. (PRWEB)September 18, 2018 At the Health 2.0 conference in Silicon Valley, David Hoke, Sr. Director, […]
National telegenomics technology and services company bringing genomic medicine to everyday care delivery.
Leadership to share how they are bringing genomic medicine to everyday care delivery at: Web Summit HealthConf; Precision Medicine Leaders’ Summit; and more SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — […]
Concierge Doctors, How many hours do you volunteer per year?
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TRENDING … New Virginia Mason medical center is open for business
New Virginia Mason Bainbridge Island Medical Center Opens Monday, June 11 BAINBRIDGE ISLAND – (June 8, 2018) — The new Virginia Mason Bainbridge Island Medical Center will open on Monday, June 11, at 1344 […]
Dr. Jed Constantz: Greater Clarity Offered About High Value Primary Care – Worthy of Investing
By Dr. Jed Constantz Co-Founder / Chief Strategy Officer / SVP, Client Relations at Employer Advantage The Primary Care Innovators Network (PCIN) brought purchasers of healthcare together with primary care in Cleveland […]
Looking For Lower Medicare Drug Costs? Ask Your Pharmacist For The Cash Price.
By Susan Jaffe May 30, 2018 | Kaiser Health News As part of President Donald Trump’s blueprint to bring down prescription costs, Medicare officials have warned insurers that “gag orders” keeping pharmacists […]
New DocPreneur PODCAST SERIES (1-3) | Design Matters: Medical Clinic Interiors
“[Related to interior design inside a doctor’s office ….] First of all – we should ALL expect and have VERY HIGH EXPECTATIONS of treatment when it concerns healthcare, especially when it comes […]
FOR NPs: 6 Primary Care Podcasts for Nurse Practitioners On-the-Go | MyNP
July 15, 2018 | By The Lifestyle: My NP How do you use your downtime? As a nurse practitioner, even with eight years of experience, I often feel that I still have so […]
ACOs Saved $$ for Medicare, Says Trade Group Report
-But the study leaves some fundamental questions unanswered By Joyce Frieden, News Editor, MedPage Today | September 11, 2018 WASHINGTON — Accountable care organizations (ACOs) have saved Medicare money, a report issued […]
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 […]
EDITOR: Empathy is first aid for Patient’s.
Why do we not demand evidence when other experts, such as healthcare journalists, commercials, magazines, diet books and even Physician’s … report critical claims about medical therapies or public health? SMTE notes […]
Both patient satisfaction and yearly renewal rates exceed 90 percent nationally, according to Udell. Dr. Lammy says he has a 98 percent local retention rate with MDVIP.
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 […]
EP. 109 | DocPreneur Podcast | Invented by a Mom, Meet Dr. Scribbles, Exam Room Paper For Doctors, Hospitals, Orthos, Peds and Others
Dr. ScribblesTM transforms exam table paper into an interactive experience that covers the exam room, mobile devices, and the online world. “Invented by a mom who spent enough hours in the pediatrician’s office […]
Long Time 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 […]
