Joint Assets: An Osteoarthritis Update
The aching, swollen, stiff joints associated with osteoarthritis (OA) have long been considered a “wear and tear” condition, associated with aging. It was thought that cartilage, the smooth connective tissue…
Bone Up: What Is Osteoporosis?
Except for dedicated thespians, saying “break a leg” is most definitely not a harbinger of good luck. More than 10 million Americans are living with osteoporosis, a condition of low…
Specialdocs Physician Clients Featured in Medical Economics’ Inside the Practice® Episode, Offer Advice on Making the Move to Concierge Medicine
Specialdocs physician clients, Bradley Adler, MD and Ann Frekko Raffo, MD shared thoughtful perspectives on life as a concierge physician for the latest edition of Medical Economics’ Inside the Practice® video series. We’re pleased to…
Special Doc Amy Loden, MD, Featured as Physician Innovator in Medical Economics
A recent article centered on physicians who found unique solutions to familiar frustrations such as administrative burdens, burnout and lack of quality time with patients, highlighted Dr. Amy Loden’s remarkable…
Is Medical Concierge Service Right For Your Practice?
Even the most successful doctors will admit there are aspects of their practices that could stand some improvement. For instance, a large portion of physicians might say they wish they…
What Does Concierge Medicine Cover? What You Need To Know
There are many issues when it comes to our existing healthcare system. From long appointment wait times to only having mere minutes to discuss your health with the doctor, the…
Benefits Of Concierge Medicine For Doctors
All across the United States, healthcare workers are tasked with meeting incredibly high demands on limited resources. As a result, burnout has reached unprecedented levels, with dissatisfaction and even depression…
What Is A Concierge Medicine Practice?
Few people in America today would report being very satisfied with their experiences at the doctor’s office. Scheduling an appointment at a convenient time can be difficult, as many practices…
Direct Primary Care vs. Concierge Medicine
As the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the globe, it brought to light the importance of reliable healthcare. It also highlighted a few shortcomings in the industry. Now, more and more…
The Future of Aging
The First Hundred Years: Healthy Longevity May Ultimately Define the Future Humankind has eternally searched for the fabled fountain of youth. While we suspect that a magical elixir to turn…