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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. But it became increasingly clear that not all physicians could transition their medical practice to an exclusive concierge practice.

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Deprescribing Super Special III: Constance Fung, Emily McDonald, Amy Linsky, and Michelle Odden

GeriPal

Today, we explore four fascinating studies highlighting innovative approaches to reducing medication use and improving patient outcomes. Patients received brochures detailing the risks of gabapentinoids, nonpharmacologic alternatives, and a proposed deprescribing regimen (see here for the brochure ). in the usual care group.

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William Condrell, MD now offering a more personalized approach to healthcare with theConcierge Choice from Concierge Choice Physicians

Concierge Choice Physicians

The Concierge Choice by CCP is a unique concierge medicine style that allows physicians to offer patients an exclusive membership program while maintaining their entire patient panel. Membership is simply an option for those patients who want the assurance they will always see their chosen physician for appointments.

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Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Expanding ABIM’s engagement with stakeholder communities such as early career physicians, specialty societies and patient-focused organizations. Community Practice in ABIM Governance* Erica N. Upgrades to the ABIM website and Physician Portal for 2025 designed to make it easier for both physicians and the public to find information.

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Time to stop driving? Podcast with Emmy Betz and Terri Cassidy

GeriPal

Initially, it was just because there weren’t really answers for my patients. Because how that is approached can have lasting effects on relationships, unfortunately. We’re going to go into how to talk to patients about this, because Emmy, you’ve done some research on it. “When can I get back to driving?”

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Allowing Patients to Die: Louise Aronson and Bill Andereck

GeriPal

And Bill Andereck is still haunted by the decision he made to have the police break down the door to rescue his patient who attempted suicide in the 1980s, as detailed in this essay in the Cambridge Quarterly of HealthCare Ethics. The patient case. I think the theme is more saving someone’s life and the regret that follows.

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Conscientous Provision of MAID and Abortion: Robert Brody, Lori Freedman, Mara Buchbinder

GeriPal

We start by talking with Robert Brody, an internist who recalls physicians helping patients die during the height of the AIDS epidemic in San Francisco. Robert was first asked by one of his own patients for assistance in dying in 1991, far before aid in dying was legalized in California in 2016.