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

Plum Health

He texted me, and we were able to sort out the issue in minutes—no frantic ER visits, just peace of mind. Strengthened Doctor-Patient Relationship One of the most rewarding aspects of concierge medicine is the bond formed with patients. My patients can reach me via phone, email, or even text when they need me.

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Stories We Tell Each Other to Heal: Ricky Leiter, Alexis Drutchas, & Emily Silverman

GeriPal

Alex 00:23 All right, first, we’re welcoming back Ricky Le it er, who’s a palliative care doc at Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Brigham Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School and is co-founder of the Palliative Story Exchange. It was all covered by my mom’s insurance. Eric 00:18 Throwing us off.

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The Promise and Pitfalls of AI in Medicine: Guest Bob Wachter

GeriPal

maybe eight or 10 months ago, “Please write a prior authorization to the insurance company. The thing just wrote this beautiful, absolutely beautiful, well-constructed prior authorization request to the insurance company. Eric: Now, insurance companies are going to want handwritten prior authorizations.

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