NEWS
Concierge Practice: Could the New Models Be Right for You?
June 17, 2018
Physicians have been tinkering with the concierge model for a long time. For example, many of them keep patients who won't convert to the membership model—either because they don't want to lose those patients or because they can't find enough memberships to replace them.
Direct primary care references in new CMS program plan leave cash-only docs skeptical
MAY 10, 2018
CMS program currently in planning stages appears to seek input from the direct primary care (DPC) community — but DPC providers Part B News talked to aren’t sure they see how their model would fit.
Call of Concierge: Still a Niche in Cardiology, But Growing
JANUARY 18, 2018
Concierge cardiologists report high job satisfaction along with more stable practice revenue, but experts caution specialists to learn about the differences in practice models.
Time to Consider Concierge Medicine?
OCTOBER 16, 2017
A Q&A With Larry Good, MD, FACG
Do we really have a choice in health care?
AUGUST 18, 2017
As every physician practicing today knows, health care is in a constant state of flux.
How concierge medicine and hospital medical groups can align
June, 23 2017
Over the past five years, the nation’s hospitals and health systems have been on a buying spree.
Concierge medicine an emerging option in health-care reform era
June, 20 2017
Baytonian Carol Brown said that without being on a concierge medicine program, her mother, Billie Blythe, might have faced a much more serious health crisis.
Health & Wellness Trendsetters: Interview with Gregory Katz, MD
June 2017
Health & Wellness Trendsetters are leading the way in helping people live healthier, happier lives by changing their eating and exercise habits so that they can maintain a healthy weight and keep their bodies moving.
Hybrid models give concierge medicine a boost for physicians, patients
March 8, 2017
Doctors are taking on some concierge clients and maintaining other clients who access their care through traditional insurance.
Concierge Cardiology: Podcast Interview with Wayne Lipton
January 5, 2017
Wayne Lipton runs Concierge Choice Physicians, which converts traditional physician offices to “hybrid”concierge practices that provide new options for patients and increase physician income. While we typically hear about concierge practices in primary care, the model is expanding to other specialties.
Physicians Play Important Role in Improving Health Literacy
December 19, 2016
The National Assessment of Adult Literacy indicates that only 12% of adults have proficient health literacy. Or more importantly, 14% of adults have Below Basic health literacy. What exactly does that second figure mean? It means that 30 million people were more likely to report their health as poor, and are more likely to lack health insurance.
How Physicians Can Transition to an Insurance-Free Practice
October 31, 2016
But by setting your own reasonable fees for services, physicians can see 15 to 18 patients per day rather than the 60-patient cattle-call model you might find while practicing under insurers’ thumbs. Plus, you won’t need to bring in a physician’s extender, such as a nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant, to help manage the patient load, nor the extra management staff to deal with endless insurance issues.
Pharmaceutical Advertising: Upsides & Downsides
October 10, 2016
Creative advertising is not synonymous with effective medicine. With billions of advertising dollars spent today by Big Pharma in an avalanche of hype, it’s time for consumers to pause and consider the significant distinction between marketing claims and actual education
Weighing High Deductible Medical Insurance: Who Benefits?
July 19, 2016
Americans have an unquenchable thirst for the best—and that means healthcare too. But does more care translate necessarily to better care? How much is too much? Is some care not necessary? And most importantly, who decides?
Choosing a Business Model: Considering Concierge Medicine
April 19, 2016
From young physicians considering their first practice model to experienced doctors contemplating a change, the advantages and disadvantages can be overwhelming. For this first installment in a series examining various business models for physicians, we asked Wayne Lipton...
Urgent Care Centers: Convenient Care
April 10, 2016
While Urgent Care is fine for patients with issues that are simple, they can actually delay care for those patients who have more complex health issues.
Concierge Practice Gives Doc More Time With Patients
February 15, 2016
Dr. Octavian Belcea thinks of himself as a medical throwback, the friendly family doctor who practices old-fashioned, comprehensive treatment of his patients and their families.
Is Manhood Killing Men?
June 1, 2015
If you’re a guy, chances are at some point in your life someone—probably another man—has said to you: ‘walk it off’ or ‘suck up and deal.’
Medicine’s Changing Landscape Impacts Everyone
March 16, 2015
You may have read about the growing problem of physician burnout. Not only are the best and the brightest young people choosing other careers, but many doctors who have dedicated their lives to the profession are now selling or leaving their practices. There are now very real concerns about physician shortages.
'Hybrid' Concierge Model Lets Docs Keep Old Patients, Give Others More Time
January 17, 2015
Can a private source of revenue—provided through concierge medicine—help our nation's struggling healthcare system? It's a tough question for many physicians today, but one we must honestly explore.
Doctors are Shifting Their Business Models
August 31, 2014
With insurance companies often paying doctors less for their services and with paperwork increasing, Dr. Gregory Yu was putting in longer workdays to squeeze in more patients.
Concierge Medicine — Which Option is Best for You and Your Patients?
April 22, 2014