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The Evolution of Concierge Medicine: What 20 years in the industry have taught me

Concierge Choice Physicians

The industry was new then, developed largely as a response to the feeling that HMOs were taking over healthcare and making decisions that should be between a patient and their doctor. The biggest change has occurred in the last decade, with large medical groups absorbing small private practices. ​The model took off.

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Healthcare Administrative Assistant: Skills, Training, and Career Outlook in Connecticut

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Healthcare facilities rely on more than just doctors and nurses — administrative professionals work hard behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly. Healthcare administrative assistants handle the clerical and office tasks that support patient care. What Does a Healthcare Administrative Assistant Do?

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2025 Doctor Job Outlook: Why Go Locum Tenens?

Barton Associates

Despite projected shortages, the overall job outlook for a doctor in the United States is positive— according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) , overall employment of physicians is projected to grow 4% between 2023 and 2033, which is as fast as the average for all occupations, healthcare or otherwise. in April 2025.

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Is a Medical Office Assistant Career Right for You?

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Exploring a Medical Office Assistant Career Are you looking for a stable, rewarding career in the healthcare field that doesn’t require a degree? The demand for medical office assistants is growing in clinics, hospitals, and private practices, including here at PACT. Relaying information between patients and providers.

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Unexpected Praise for Direct Pay Practices from Dr. Vonnegut – A Book Review

Noreta Family Medicine

Vonnegut’s book took me on an entertaining and insightful journey, ranging from very short and hilarious tales of his interactions with his pediatric patients and their parents, to longer chapters where he laments both the disappearance of private practice primary care offices and the loss of physician control in the healthcare system.

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Practice tip of the week: Hiring a marketing consultant

Physician's Practice

Reynolds Feature Article Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts. lightbulb doodle © Matias - stock.adobe.com With all the useful information available on Physicians Practice, it is easy to become overwhelmed. This April 2024 article by Neil Baum, MD , on hiring a marketing consultant gives this tip: 3.

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Are your patients satisfied?

Physician's Practice

He has authored or co-authored over 250 articles that have appeared in peer-reviewed medical publications on various urologic topics as well as articles on practice management. Recent Videos Related Content 9 design tweaks to refresh your practice Keith A. 70: The state of private practice with Paul Berggreen, M.D.,