CMT VLOG: “A 4 Year Old Has Great Advice For Doctors…”
By Michael Tetreault, Editor-in-Chief RELATED STORY EDITOR | True Story | Radical Hospitality in Healthcare: The Face Behind D.O.B. 10.17.13 SEPT 19, 2018 – Today I caught up with a very special […]
STUDY, AJMC | 50% Fewer Hospitalizations + 28% Lower Cost + Up to 41% Increase in Preventive Medication Use
“High-touch” care improves outcomes and lowers costs in at-risk seniors. ~American Journal of Managed Care; September 2018 50% Fewer Hospitalizations + 28% Lower Cost + Up to 41% Increase in Preventive Medication […]
Reader Requested POLL: In 2018, how successful were societies and medical associations at meeting your practice needs?
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Official, CMT Position Statement: “Supporting Laws That Encourage Independence”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE By Concierge Medicine Today ATLANTA, GA – Concierge Medicine Today (CMT), the premier trade publication in Concierge Medicine, released a statement today into the hands of physicians and lawmakers […]
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. […]
Employed vs. Independent Practice as a Physician. Moawad, MD
By Heidi Moawad, MD One of the most important decisions a doctor makes is whether to take an employed position or to run an independent practice. There are pros and cons to […]
Results from CPHA Cannabis Survey, Canada: Survey highlights – Infographic
Canadian Journal of Public Health | Canadian Public Health Association CPHA has undertaken a project to engage a range of individuals and organizations from the health, public health and social service communities […]
POLL: In 2018 Specialty Concierge Medicine Available — How Common Is It?
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POLL: After Converting A Practice To A Concierge Medical Practice, What Is The 1st Thing To Change In Their Practice ?
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Dr. Constantz: “The Challenges of High Value, Accountable, Primary Care.”
By Dr. Jed Constantz | SEPTEMBER 2018 | Healthcare Strategist – Primary Care Finance and Delivery 61 articles Primary care physicians, and their practice teams, face significant challenges in overcoming those obstacles […]
After Converting A Practice To A Concierge Medical Practice, What Is The 1st Thing To Change In Their Practice ?
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Podcast: “By meeting patients where they are, with a familiar text messaging experience, CirrusMD and PeakMed will be able to treat patients virtually and guide them to the most appropriate point-of-care for their situation, saving both time and money.”
The partnership between the two Colorado companies will provide a confidential and direct line of communication, increasing access to care and decreasing health care costs. DENVER — Press Release — PeakMed, a […]
RESEARCH, AJMC, Concierge Medicine: “High-Touch Care Leads to Better Outcomes and Lower Costs in a Senior Population”
The American Journal of Managed Care > September 2018 – Published on: August 28, 2018 High-Touch Care Leads to Better Outcomes and Lower Costs in a Senior Population By Reyan Ghany, MD; […]
STUDY | ChenMed and University of Miami Researchers Show High-Touch Care Improves Health Outcomes
“High-touch” care improves outcomes and lowers costs in at-risk seniors. ~American Journal of Managed Care; September 2018 50% Fewer Hospitalizations + 28% Lower Cost + Up to 41% Increase in Preventive Medication […]
Inherent Advocacy vs. Activism Struggle Abounds Among Young Medical Doctors. Patients view it as complaining and say ‘I don’t like your negative rants online. Just do your job and stop being so grumpy.’ Could the answer be found in their education?
“While sad, it’s true. Today, most young Doctors will quietly hold their nose and accept their [employed] fate [after residency],” says a northeastern United States Physician who wishes to remain anonymous whom […]
Redefining Exceptionalism in Concierge Medicine, Part 2
What if … You removed EVERY possible obstacle from the path of the disinterested, suspicious, here-against-my-will, would-rather-be-somewhere-else, Patient? By Michael Tetreault, Editor-in-Chief | SEPTEMBER 2018 Define Exceptional. Pause on those two words. […]
TEXAS | Methodist rolls out Dallas concierge program and brings the doctor to you
By Promoted Series Correspondent | 9.13.18 | 3:30 pm Sometimes a virtual visit is a quick and easy solution when you’re not feeling your best, but what about when you need to […]
United Concierge Medicine of Troy partners with City Mission, ARC to cut ER costs
Telemedicine movement to benefit Schenectady homeless, disabled By Bethany Bump Published 3:53 pm EDT, Tuesday, September 11, 2018 The head of a growing concierge medicine business called United Concierge Medicine, Algozzine is […]
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 […]
Why ACOs Should Be Considered by Independent Primary Care Physicians. ~B. Lindsey
By Blaine Lindsey, Executive Director, Aledade, Inc. | Concierge Medicine Today | Special Contributor APRIL 2016 – For primary care physicians, the last two decades have brought a never-ending (and mostly unpleasant) […]
Health care startups aren’t sexy yet
By Cate Chapman Recruiting for health care startups can be tough because engineers, for example, might not think of staid industries like insurance when it comes to disruption. And while negative associations […]
Book Recommendation, “Let Me Heal: The Opportunity to Preserve Excellence in American Medicine”
A resident may read extensively about endocarditis (an infection of a heart valve) in a textbook, but this cannot replace the experience of watching an attending physician make this diagnosis by discovering […]
National Attraction toward Concierge Medicine in August Sees Big Headlines, Large Numbers and News
Top 10 Most Popular Concierge Medicine Stories in August By Michael Tetreault, Editor-in-Chief SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 – As we approach a new school year, the closing chapter of the entirety of 2018, […]
CMT, Physician Poll: “How many patients per day do you typically see?”
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The clever psychology of Disneyland’s design
BY FAST COMPANY | 09.04.18 | Disneyland is a masterpiece of user experience and urban design–all conceived to help you open your wallet. By Katharine Schwab Created by Walt Disney in 1955, […]
POLL: After Converting A Practice To A Concierge Medical Practice, What Is The 1st Thing To Change In Their Practice ?
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Parkinson, MD: “Primary care fails people surprisingly often.”
By Jay Parkinson, MD, MPH | Physician | CEO | Speaker | Created a new model of healthcare delivery: Virtual Primary Care Patients view doctors as problem-solvers. And this perception works extremely […]
Formativ Health Partners with Lyft to Help Get Patients to Medical Appointments with Seamless Booking System
NEW YORK – September, 07 2018 – Formativ Health, a technology-enabled health services company focused on transforming the patient-provider experience, announced today it has entered into an agreement with Lyft, the fastest-growing […]
NEWS | Paladina Health Expands Access to Direct Primary Care for State of Colorado Employees
Innovative Statewide Affiliate Program Brings Additional Direct Primary Care Options to State Employees in Fort Collins, Grand Junction and Sterling Areas DENVER, September 6, 2018 – Paladina Health has expanded its delivery […]
The curious case of a disinterested, suspicious, here-against-my-will, would-rather-be-somewhere-else, Patient.
What if … You removed EVERY possible obstacle from the path of the disinterested, suspicious, here-against-my-will, would-rather-be-somewhere-else, Patient? By Michael Tetreault, Editor-in-Chief | SEPTEMBER 2018 Define Exceptional. Pause on those two words. […]
CMT SPOTLIGHT on APPLE subsidiary, AC WELLNESS.
AC Wellness is an independent medical practice dedicated to delivering compassionate, effective healthcare to the Apple employee population. AC Wellness is dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare to the Apple employee population at […]
New CDC Guidelines Detail Treatment of Pediatric Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON | SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 — New evidence-based guidelines, developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with input from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) […]
10 Benefits Of Pharmacogenetic Testing In A Geriatric Practice
Category: Pharmacotherapy by PGx Medical – July 10, 2015 Dr. Scott Dellinger, MPC Geriatrics, shares ten reasons why metabolic validation through pharmacogenetic testing has become an integral part of his long term […]
Bernard, MD: “Perils of replacing physicians with non-physician providers” ~Med. Eco.
January 20, 2018 | By Rebekah Bernard MD The United States is facing a physician shortage.[i] Efforts are being made to increase physician training programs through Graduate Medical Education (GME) funding, with […]
B. Walker | What Drives Patient Loyalty in Healthcare?
By Brent Walker on Wed, Jul 18, 2018 Asked about Apple’s interest in healthcare during an interview with Fortune, CEO Tim Cook was clear: “We’re extremely interested in this area. And yes, it is […]
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 […]
True Story: The Patient Was Sitting In Her Car Outside Her Doctor’s Office, Crying. The Doctor called to see where she was and He replied “I will be right there.”
“Concierge Medicine is about doing something different, not doing the same things you’ve always done. If you’re too busy [in your practice] to not exercise good judgment when it concerns your staff, […]
CMT SPOTLIGHT: Ralph Cipriani, MD Joins Greenwich, CT Concierge Practice
Glenville Medical Concierge Care welcomes well-respected internist to the team of outstanding physicians, announces Specialdocs Consultants GREENWICH, Conn., July 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — In the four years since Glenville Medical Concierge Care launched […]
“Mr. HSA” Projects 2019 HSA Amounts ~Roy Ramthun
By Roy Ramthun | January 15, 2018 | AskMrHSA.com | Health Savings Accounts | As many of you know, I track the data needed to make inflation adjustments for Health Savings Accounts […]
ZME Science: How to wash your apples to eliminate pesticides — according to science
October 25th, 2017 at 7:29 pm by Mihai Andrei How do you wash apples? Do you rinse them, thoroughly wash them, or just wipe them with your shirt? According to scientists, most […]
