Health Care Reform Opportunities [tweetmeme]I came across an interesting article today regarding the business opportunities that health care reform is opening up for physicians, particularly in the field of concierge medicine. It all has to do with that individual mandate and what patients are willing to spend. We start off with a comparison of how [...]
Read MoreNew Playbook Has Concierge Phsycians Excited Concierge medicine is always one step ahead of the game in terms of preventative medicine, treatment options, and technology, so it’s no wonder concierge doctors have taken to the iPad like a moth to the flame. With all of the health and medical apps on the iPad, concierge doctors [...]
Read MoreBuilt Upon Individual Liberties… [tweetmeme]America was built on some key ideas; mainly individual liberties, individual religious freedoms, and the right to pursue individual happiness. While we know that nothing is simple, nor black and white, these few basic principles were the foundation for our country. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men [...]
Read MoreBlue Cross To Pay Out Millions [tweetmeme]In most cases, patients love to see this kind of thing. Whether you’re the patient of a concierge physician or not, every American has had a rough experience with big insurance companies and has lost money. It’s inevitable that if you have insurance to cover medical costs, you will [...]
Read MoreHealth Care Reform Lawsuits [tweetmeme]Twenty states have brought legal arguments against the federal government and health care reform, and those arguments are about to make their way to trial. On Tuesday the 20 states will face a federal judge and plead their case, hoping to get the health care bill overturned. Family physicians, concierge doctors, [...]
Read MoreMedical Spending Out Of Control [tweetmeme]In the world of concierge medicine, there isn’t a lot of room for wasteful spending. In order to offer the best possible health care, 24-7 services, and top-of-the-game technology, there rarely is a penny lost. And when you factor in the statistics that show the patients of concierge doctors are [...]
Read MorePersonal Ethics Of Concierge Medicine Concierge medicine and concierge doctors used to be a rare breed. Back in the 90’s when concierge medicine began in Seattle, it was looked upon as a way for the rich to get the VIP treatment. No one considered the concierge doctor’s perspectives or feelings about their own health and [...]
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