Ageism, the Last Unacceptable Bias
“I’m having a senior moment. I’m too old to try that. I look good for my age. It’s time to put her/him out to pasture. These are just aches and…
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Concierge Medicine
For more than 20 years, Specialdocs Consultants has been privy to the considerations raised by thoughtful physicians nationwide as they ponder a conversion to concierge medicine. Specialdocs CEO Terry Bauer…
Top 5 Questions Physicians Ask Before Converting to Concierge Medicine
While many solutions have been proffered for restoring the revered physician-patient relationship, concierge medicine is unique in capturing its essence in a viable, sustainable model. This has been clear to…
Top 5 Questions Patients Ask Before Joining a Concierge Medicine Practice
In an industry known for its cautious approach to change, the reputational shift of concierge medicine over the last two decades is remarkable. Fueled by a post-pandemic appreciation of preventive…
When is the Best Time to Make a Change to Concierge Medicine?
The catalyst for change is very different for each physician and can be sparked in the early, middle or late stages of their career. This webinar sponsored by Specialdocs and…
A Stormy Forecast: Aggressive Insurers Create Additional Headwinds for Physicians
A few months into 2024 it’s become clear that economic challenges continue to swirl alarmingly around physicians, adding more uncertainty to the ever-volatile healthcare environment. Experts have painted a vivid…
Medicare Funding Woes Persist: A Look at the 2024 Spending Bill
A Stormy Forecast for Physicians: Medicare Pay Cuts, Aggressive Insurers & Rising Expenses Ahead The year started on a challenging note with a federal spending bill that included further cuts…
Artificial Intelligence (AI): Friend or Foe to Concierge Medicine?
Whether you are an enthusiastic adopter of virtual assistants like Alexa and Siri, and apps to monitor everything from glucose to sleep patterns— or consider them error-prone and intrusive—it’s impossible…
Pathways to Concierge Medicine
Concierge medicine is experiencing a remarkable evolution as more physicians than ever are exploring pathways to this model. Whether you’re an independent physician, part of a group practice, or employed…
How Not to Age: A Scientific Approach to Getting Healthier as You Get Older
It’s not yet possible to stop the passage of years, but it might well be within our sights to combat the effects of aging, according to Michael Greger, MD, internationally…