Concierge Choice Physicians

MARCH 24, 2025

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. Time constraints and pressure on physicians, leading to a decay in the doctor-patient relationship, have eroded trust.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

MARCH 15, 2025

In a traditional health care setting, many administrative burdens and barriers stand in the way of patients receiving evidence-based care. 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. Wait times.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 6, 2024

In recent years, one of the most intriguing shifts has been the rise of concierge medicine—a model that’s redefining how patients interact with their healthcare providers. 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.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

DECEMBER 27, 2024

" 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.

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Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

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. As a doctor with experience in both primary care and urgent care , I’ve seen firsthand how urgent care centers have become a lifeline for many patients. What is Urgent Care?

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Physician's Practice

JUNE 20, 2025

Reynolds Blog Article Innovative medical practices thrive by embracing change, prioritizing patient care and learning from setbacks to enhance success and satisfaction. Neil Baum, MD Successful practices do not follow others; rather, they make their own paths and follow their own pathways and agendas.

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Physician's Practice

JUNE 27, 2025

Reynolds Blog Article The small details, like restroom cleanliness, shape patient perceptions and impact healthcare experiences in practices. Neil Baum, MD Perhaps you have been on an airplane and pulled down the tray only to find food scraps and coffee stains on the tray.

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