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From Numbers to Names: How Concierge Care is Redefining the Doctor-Patient Experience

Concierge Choice Physicians

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal interviewed physicians, attempting to make sense of the declining numbers. For medical professionals and those working in healthcare, the article was grim. As the Wall Street Journal article pointed out, patients don’t want to feel like just a number on a chart.

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"Sludge audits" identify obstacles to completing colorectal cancer screening

Common Sense Family Doctor

Paperwork required to sign up for health insurance and to establish care with a practice. Calling to schedule the next available appointment and taking time off work. Patients with Medicaid insurance or dual Medicare-Medicare coverage were more likely than those with private insurance to report sludge. Wait times.

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Primary care for all Americans

Common Sense Family Doctor

" The Gilded Age of Medicine is Here ," announced the title of a recent New Yorker article about the tactics of private equity firms that provide infusions of cash to struggling hospitals in order to extract hundreds of millions of dollars in profits by slashing costs to the bone and endangering the health of patients. Nevertheless, the U.S.

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Why Concierge, Concierge Doctor, and Concierge Medicine Are Revolutionizing Healthcare (And Why You Should Care)

Plum Health

In this article, I want to give you a clearer understanding of what concierge medicine is, why it’s gaining popularity, and how it might be a good fit for you. A rushed fifteen-minute appointment simply wasn’t enough for someone with complex needs. What is Concierge Medicine? "A

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Need to See a Doctor Fast? Here’s How Urgent Care Could Save Your Day

Plum Health

These are the moments when you don’t have time to wait for an appointment with your primary care doctor, and the emergency room (ER) seems like overkill. In this article, I’ll walk you through why urgent care could be your best option when time is of the essence. Life happens fast, and sometimes, so do medical issues.

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Lead, follow or get out of the way

Physician's Practice

Reynolds Blog Article Innovative medical practices thrive by embracing change, prioritizing patient care and learning from setbacks to enhance success and satisfaction. Did they have to wait long to obtain an appointment? or less) on an appointment card. " For example, would you wait three or more weeks for an appointment?

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Bathrooms “R” Us

Physician's Practice

Reynolds Blog Article The small details, like restroom cleanliness, shape patient perceptions and impact healthcare experiences in practices. If the patients have not arrived in the office, contact them to inform them of the delay and offer them the option to reschedule their appointment. 60: Strategic planning with Stephen A.