Uninsured receive VIP treatment in health-care pact
She's the health-care equivalent of a Rocky Balboa.
Last year, Patricia Bittiker of West Palm Beach was a down-and-out, self-employed bookkeeper who couldn't afford health insurance. When she felt desperately ill, she would head to a hospital emergency room or join the long lines at the city's 45th Street health department clinic.
Wow, this is a story worth spreading. Good for MDVIP, good for those without insurance.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
Another one pops up
Concierge medicine gains popularity in Austin
Many fed up with insurers, Medicare
Dr. Sid Robin practices medicine the way he believes most primary care
physicians would like to -- getting paid up front, spending time with patients and not dealing with insurance reimbursements.
Doctors on command rise to meet patient demand
Doctors on command rise to meet patient demand: "At an auto repair shop Lucas owns with her husband in West Palm Beach, Dr. Lorne Stitsky drew her blood and took her temperature and blood pressure."
It's not limited to just the ultra-rich and elite crowd, as this story shows.
It's not limited to just the ultra-rich and elite crowd, as this story shows.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Health Beat: Doctors Who Don’t Take Insurance: What Does It Mean for Patients?
Health Beat: Doctors Who Don’t Take Insurance: What Does It Mean for Patients?
Concierge Medicine
Dr. Val calls Dappen’s practice “concierge medicine for the masses.” Other physicians practice more traditional “concierge medicine”: customized, round-the-clock care for the elite...
Why does anyone view opting out of the current reimbursement structure (must see patient and have face time in order to be compensated) a bad thing? I repeat my statement months ago, Align the incentives.
Concierge Medicine
Dr. Val calls Dappen’s practice “concierge medicine for the masses.” Other physicians practice more traditional “concierge medicine”: customized, round-the-clock care for the elite...
Why does anyone view opting out of the current reimbursement structure (must see patient and have face time in order to be compensated) a bad thing? I repeat my statement months ago, Align the incentives.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Your Health: May 8, 2008|ABC 33/40 News
Your Health: May 8, 2008ABC 33/40 News
When you're sick... what's the chance of you calling and talking directly to your doctor to get necessary treatment? A new medical program offers physician access without all the frustration.
When you're sick... what's the chance of you calling and talking directly to your doctor to get necessary treatment? A new medical program offers physician access without all the frustration.
House Call with Dr. Andy: What is concierge medicine? | news-press.com | The News-Press
House Call with Dr. Andy: What is concierge medicine? news-press.com The News-Press: "House Call with Dr. Andy: What is concierge medicine?"
The Patient's Doctor: Concierge Medicine For the Masses
The Patient's Doctor: Concierge Medicine For the Masses: "Concierge Medicine For the Masses ' Dr. Alan Dappen is available to his patients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by phone, email and in person. Visits may be scheduled on the same day if needed, prescriptions may be refilled any time without an office visit, he makes house calls, and all records are kept private and digital on a hard drive in his office.
How much would it cost to have the luxury of a personal physician on-call for your every whim?
Would you believe only about $300/year?"
How much would it cost to have the luxury of a personal physician on-call for your every whim?
Would you believe only about $300/year?"
Do You Need to Be as Healthy as a President? - US News and World Report
Do You Need to Be as Healthy as a President? - US News and World Report: "Do You Need to Be as Healthy as a President?
You can get a 'Presidential Physical' for $1,400, but the extra tests might not be a good idea"
You can get a 'Presidential Physical' for $1,400, but the extra tests might not be a good idea"
Kerrville Daily Times
Kerrville Daily Times: "Medicare cuts to make doctor find tougher "
By Conor Harrison
The Daily Times
10% Medicare cuts, Blue Cross employee premium increase by 36%.
By Conor Harrison
The Daily Times
10% Medicare cuts, Blue Cross employee premium increase by 36%.
Health-care advocates do the job if you have the money -- chicagotribune.com
Health-care advocates do the job if you have the money -- chicagotribune.com: "Health-care advocates do the job if you have the money
Experts will guide you through tricky health-care maze"
Experts will guide you through tricky health-care maze"
The Patient's Doctor: Going off the Grid - The Rise of “Direct Practice” Medicine « Crossover Healthcare
The Patient's Doctor: Going off the Grid - The Rise of “Direct Practice” Medicine « Crossover Healthcare: "Going off the Grid - The Rise of “Direct Practice” Medicine « Crossover Healthcare: 'Physicians and the patients who are entering into these “direct practice” (the PC way to say Concierge Medicine) relationships is one of liberation, of freedom, and of doing things the way that they should be done."
Concierge Medicine - The Future or the Past? | Brain Blogger
Concierge Medicine - The Future or the Past? Brain Blogger: "Concierge Medicine - The Future or the Past?"
The Health-care ‘concierge medicine' trend - Catholic Online
The Health-care ‘concierge medicine' trend - Catholic Online: "The Health-care ‘concierge medicine' trend
By Judith Graham
6/25/2008
The toniest up-and-coming trend: consumers contracting with professionals to help them navigate the complexities of modern medicine."
By Judith Graham
6/25/2008
The toniest up-and-coming trend: consumers contracting with professionals to help them navigate the complexities of modern medicine."
Triage | Chicago Tribune | Blog
A Chicago doctor's conversion to concierge medicine
Up at 3:30 a.m. In the office at 5 a.m. Paperwork and hospital rounds for two hours. Back-to-back appointments until 3:30 p.m. Then another four hours of administrative duties before heading home.
Up at 3:30 a.m. In the office at 5 a.m. Paperwork and hospital rounds for two hours. Back-to-back appointments until 3:30 p.m. Then another four hours of administrative duties before heading home.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Better care -- at a cost - News - inRich.com
Better care -- at a cost - News - inRich.com
LEt's rephrase- better service - at a cost. Bravo doctors - you've found a perfect way to blend traditional practice with a added service option. It's great that patients can choose - just like they can in airlines - first class or coach. As long as you get from a to b, the medical care remains equivalent - there are no ethical worries. And unlike MDVIP, you're not using an extortion technique that MDVIP uses - pay up or find another doctor.
LEt's rephrase- better service - at a cost. Bravo doctors - you've found a perfect way to blend traditional practice with a added service option. It's great that patients can choose - just like they can in airlines - first class or coach. As long as you get from a to b, the medical care remains equivalent - there are no ethical worries. And unlike MDVIP, you're not using an extortion technique that MDVIP uses - pay up or find another doctor.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Do You Need to Be as Healthy as a President? - US News and World Report
Do You Need to Be as Healthy as a President? - US News and World Report The Presidential Physical.
abc7news.com: Controversy over practice of concierge medicine 5/28/08
abc7news.com: Controversy over practice of concierge medicine 5/28/08
It's interesting this kind of story comes out of San Fran.
It's interesting this kind of story comes out of San Fran.
About Dr. Knope : M.D. Stat : Concierge Medicine and Personalized Health Care in Tucson, Arizona
About Dr. Knope : M.D. Stat : Concierge Medicine and Personalized Health Care in Tucson, Arizona
I haven't read his book yet but it's out there for other's to review. Let me know what you think?
I haven't read his book yet but it's out there for other's to review. Let me know what you think?
Alternative Medicine Daily: Concierge medicine: legal issues, ethical dilemmas, and policy challenges.
Alternative Medicine Daily: Concierge medicine: legal issues, ethical dilemmas, and policy challenges.: "www.conciergemedicinemd.com"
MDVIP - insider tips
It's been a long time since I added a message. I want to know if anyone has any information on how MDVIP operates. I think it would be most educational for those of us starting our own concierge practice's. Marketing tips, service protocols, unique treatments, disease registry systems, etc.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Physicians in Retainer (“Concierge”) Practice
Physicians in Retainer (“Concierge”) Practice
This is a 2005 published paper review of the concierge medicine movment published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. I do disagree in their conclusion. I think they greatly confuse "covered services" versus what is really covered. It makes the assumption that insurnace companies actually pay for the services that we provide. Any patient of a concierge practice will greatly dispute that. Also, the principle of discontinuity- well, it doesn't affect new doctor's brave enough to start off with a retainer practice.
But well worth a read nevertheless.
This is a 2005 published paper review of the concierge medicine movment published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. I do disagree in their conclusion. I think they greatly confuse "covered services" versus what is really covered. It makes the assumption that insurnace companies actually pay for the services that we provide. Any patient of a concierge practice will greatly dispute that. Also, the principle of discontinuity- well, it doesn't affect new doctor's brave enough to start off with a retainer practice.
But well worth a read nevertheless.
AMNews: March 10, 2008. Essential provisions of retainer contracts ... American Medical News
AMNews: March 10, 2008. Essential provisions of retainer contracts ... American Medical News
Physicians who elect to try concierge medicine in an attempt to be free of health plan contracts, should remember that they are not completely free of formal arrangements with payers.
Interesting points when you design your retainer contracts. There are no short cuts. Pay for good legal advice, experienced. Do not just copy someone else's agreement. Having to close your doors is the last you want after going through everything you need to to do practice ideal medicine. See my previous link of experienced attorneys.
Physicians who elect to try concierge medicine in an attempt to be free of health plan contracts, should remember that they are not completely free of formal arrangements with payers.
Interesting points when you design your retainer contracts. There are no short cuts. Pay for good legal advice, experienced. Do not just copy someone else's agreement. Having to close your doors is the last you want after going through everything you need to to do practice ideal medicine. See my previous link of experienced attorneys.
Insurers, doctors at odds over `concierge' care | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
Insurers, doctors at odds over `concierge' care Chron.com - Houston Chronicle: "Insurers, doctors at odds over `concierge' care
Insurer to drop 4 physicians charging retainers for more personalized care
Doctors who charge an annual fee to patients in exchange for customized care including house calls are drawing the ire of some health insurance companies.
United Healthcare confirmed it is dropping four local doctors from its network in April because the company disapproves of their so-called 'concierge medicine' model."
This movement is in Texas. MDVIP has a few practice's here. It will be interested to see how this developes. In my opinion, that's why patients pay strictly for services not covered for by insurance.
Insurer to drop 4 physicians charging retainers for more personalized care
Doctors who charge an annual fee to patients in exchange for customized care including house calls are drawing the ire of some health insurance companies.
United Healthcare confirmed it is dropping four local doctors from its network in April because the company disapproves of their so-called 'concierge medicine' model."
This movement is in Texas. MDVIP has a few practice's here. It will be interested to see how this developes. In my opinion, that's why patients pay strictly for services not covered for by insurance.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Evolutionary HealthCare : Dr. Carol Osborn : Dr. Phill Haggerty : Family Practice
Evolutionary HealthCare : Dr. Carol Osborn : Dr. Phill Haggerty : Family Practice
Dr. Osborn and Dr. Haggerty. Welcome to the society of ideal medical practice. Best of luck in your endeavors. If you have any tips for other physicians, we'd love to hear about it.
Dr. Osborn and Dr. Haggerty. Welcome to the society of ideal medical practice. Best of luck in your endeavors. If you have any tips for other physicians, we'd love to hear about it.
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