It's been said that 'September is the new January!' It's a time when families, individuals, co-workers and more than likely your Patients set new goals to accomplish before the holiday's and the New Year. We've said quite often over the years that 'Five words from a Doctor ... mean more than fifty words about you.' And when it comes to our Doctor, we should always lean-in, listen and head their advice. So what if your Doctor sent you a friendly letter, a little reminder saying something like "He...
Aug 25, 2020•3 min
Why does this example matter? Well, it matters a lot. It sets the bar for others in the delivery of healthcare REALLY, REALLY high. In fact, Concierge Medicine's obsession with building close, positive relationships with patients is perhaps its greatest driver of its success over the past twenty five years. Every call, every patient interaction, each smile from a staff member, every text message ... represents an opportunity to “wow” someone. It's an opportunity to turn a one-time Patient into a...
Aug 13, 2020•23 min
As Schools Reopen, Here Are Ways Doctors Can Help Beyond The Exam Room © Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. ("CMT") All rights reserved. Disclaimers: All content presented here is for general information purposes only. It is NOT intended to provide medical, legal, professional, accounting or financial advice. No warranties or guarantees are assumed or implied and user(s) releases Concierge Medicine Today, LLC, its agents, representatives, affiliated brands/companies and/or guests from all damages, l...
Aug 10, 2020•5 min
Several states have explored ways to protect consumers from these surprise bills. Gov. Kemp Signs Landmark Healthcare Legislation July 17, 2020 Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today signed several pieces of legislation to ensure a safer and healthier Georgia. Among the bills signed at a ceremony at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital were bills to reduce surprise medical billing (HB 888) and address Georgia's maternal mortality rate by enhancing access to quality and timely care for mothers on Med...
Aug 04, 2020•11 min
Today we wrestle with a complex, overwhelming subject and very personal material. Mental Health. More specifically, how can Physicians, Concierge Medicine Doctors and families access the right treatment and the best resources in a complex and emotionally charged field of healthcare? Our guest and good friend today is Arden O'Connor, CEO of the O'Connor Professional Group (www.oconnorpg.com). Arden founded the O’Connor Professional Group to address the needs of families and individuals struggling...
Jul 15, 2020•33 min
Teaching good habits now starts with Doctors teaching parents and kids about masks so we don't teach kids to form bad habits when they're around their friends. I'm a parent and I'm doing this right now with our kids. But, I think Doctors should take the lead and start having these conversations with parents in the exam rooms now, before we all start school. With school announcements coming our way in many counties around the U.S., the safety of our kids is a top priority. And for parents ... "It...
Jul 10, 2020•10 min
Today we wrestle with a complex, overwhelming subject and very personal material. Mental Health. More specifically, how can Physicians, Concierge Medicine Doctors and families access the right treatment and the best resources in a complex and emotionally charged field of healthcare? Our guest and good friend today is Arden O'Connor, CEO of the O'Connor Professional Group (www.oconnorpg.com). Arden founded the O’Connor Professional Group to address the needs of families and individuals struggling...
Jun 25, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Today we wrestle with a complex, overwhelming subject and very personal material. Mental Health. More specifically, how can Physicians, Concierge Medicine Doctors and families access the right treatment and the best resources in a complex and emotionally charged field of healthcare? Our guest and good friend today is Arden O'Connor, CEO of the O'Connor Professional Group (www.oconnorpg.com). Arden founded the O’Connor Professional Group to address the needs of families and individuals struggling...
Jun 25, 2020•46 min
"I founded Gallaher Edge when I realized how important it was to me to grow from the inside out, and help others do the same.Gallaher Edge is founded on the values of the Power of Choice, Progress Over Perfection and Uninhibited Teamwork. This company, like me, is a work in progress, something that every day, I accept exactly as it is while never stopping work to progress it further." ~Dr. Laura Gallaher Dr. Laura Gallaher has worked in the field of professional and personal development since 20...
Jun 23, 2020•51 min
Today our special guest and friend you will meet is Leslie Ware, PA-C, MEd. Leslie is a Physician Assistant with nearly 20 years of experience and is the health care provider at Alpha Health & Wellness, DPC, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Ms. Ware takes a holistic approach, providing her patients with personalized care that emphasizes therapeutic lifestyle change as the best prescription for health. Ms. Ware received her Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education from the University of...
Jun 23, 2020•54 min
Today on The DocPreneur Leadership Podcast we sit down with Denice Gierach, Outsourced General Counsel of The Gierach Law Firm. Denice has over thirty years of experience representing family owned businesses and privately held companies, serving as general counsel and helping with both their legal and business tax needs. Denice Gierach is a business lawyer in Naperville, IL. She has over thirty years of experience representing family owned businesses and privately held companies, serving as gene...
Jun 23, 2020•51 min
Today we sit down with the two leaders in the cancer testing, genetics and precision medicine space. Cancer is routinely a concern for Doctors and Patients and preventing, testing and catching it early is so important. Jo Bhakdi is the founder and CEO of Quantgene. His work in machine learning, sequencing technology, and DNA extraction procedures defines the cutting edge of genomic diagnostics, early disease detection, and precision medicine. Prior to Quantgene, Jo founded i2X, an investment fra...
Jun 12, 2020•1 hr
The Society of Actuaries (SOA) commissioned Milliman to develop this report to provide health care stakeholders (patients, payers, policymakers and actuaries) with a comprehensive description of Direct Primary Care (DPC) as well as an objective actuarial evaluation of certain claims made about the DPC model of care. Today we sit down with one of the authors of the study, Fritz Busch, a consulting actuary at Milliman. Fritz’s experience includes 27 years as an actuary and business leader in the i...
May 26, 2020•59 min
On today's podcast we sit down with Terry Bauer, CEO, Specialdocs Consultants. Specialdocs Consultants, a pioneering concierge medicine transition and management company founded in 2002, has helped physicians nationwide transform their practices with the industry's most customized and sustainable concierge model. In today's interview we discuss the How Concierge Medicine Doctors Are Leading Communities and Their Patients Through A Crisis. More importantly, what questions and thoughtful answers P...
May 26, 2020•49 min
Craig Fowler, Founder & President of the Athenic Group, which helps Hospitals, Medical Practice Owners, UCs, Nurses, PAs, Doctors and others solve their healthcare recruiting challenges through dedicated Physician Search and the training and development of your recruiting the right medical staff to fit in well in your practice environment and remain committed for years to come. Craig is a 20+ year veteran of the physician recruiting industry; including holding senior leadership roles with se...
May 26, 2020•1 hr 3 min
We sit down with Dr. Daniel Stock, the Founding Physician at PureHealth Functional Family Medicine. Dr. Stock’s office is located in Noblesville, Indiana. After 18 years of being hospital-employed, Dr. Daniel Stock has opened the doors to his new functional family medicine practice. The practice is one of only two functional family medicine practices in the state of Indiana, but is the sole practice to provide care through Direct Primary Care (DPC), and without involving health insurance. As a D...
May 26, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Telemedicine has been popular for a long time and recently, we sat down with Heal's co-founder, Dr. Renee Dua to discuss the growth of her startup, HEAL. Heal is an on-demand service for doctor house calls. We talked a lot about how patients are interacting with the service, how insurance works and how technology is creating more personalized medical experiences for both Doctors and their Patients. "I created Heal after seven hours in an emergency room with my infant son," says Dr. Dua. "As a do...
May 26, 2020•45 min
Craig Fowler, Founder & President of the Athenic Group, which helps Hospitals, Medical Practice Owners, UCs, Nurses, PAs, Doctors and others solve their healthcare recruiting challenges through dedicated Physician Search and the training and development of your recruiting the right medical staff to fit in well in your practice environment and remain committed for years to come. Craig is a 20+ year veteran of the physician recruiting industry; including holding senior leadership roles with se...
May 20, 2020•1 hr 30 min
Today, we catch up with two of the most dynamic and unique individuals you will ever meet in healthcare. It is my pleasure to introduce you to KC Devine Raver, FNP-C and Angela Romero, Founder and Owner of Angela Romero Insurance Agency, Inc., both in Albuquerque, NM. This is part of a unique educational series by the Direct Primary Care Journal (DPC Journal), Concierge Medicine Today (CMT) and our DocPreneur Podcast on the growing trend and success of DPC-FNP clinics and their rising popularity...
May 20, 2020•50 min
Today our special guest and good friend joining The DocPreneur Leadership Podcast is an innovative visioneer in the her field. We recently sat down with Dr. REBECCA JOHNSON OSEI, PSYD, ABPP. In our in-depth interview we talk about a variety of healthcare and patient-centered topics. From telehealth consultations, Physician burnout, ways Doctors and patients can work more closely together to tackle and identify mental health issues and so much more. Osei's resume includes work in adolescent treat...
May 15, 2020•1 hr 13 min
Today's topic is timely. Plain and simple. "We prescribe and ship emergency Med Kits, with the same Rx and OTC medications doctors like me carry for personal emergencies," says Dr. Jack. "We prescribe meds now, before you need them." Our guest and friend on The DocPreneur Leadership Podcast is Benjamin Jack, MD. He's the Founder of Duration Health and an Emergency Physician. "As an emergency medicine physician, I have always kept an emergency kit that includes a unique collection of supplies," s...
Apr 24, 2020•52 min
Craig Fowler, Founder & President of the Athenic Group, which helps Hospitals, Medical Practice Owners, UCs, Nurses, PAs, Doctors and others solve their healthcare recruiting challenges through dedicated Physician Search and the training and development of your recruiting the right medical staff to fit in well in your practice environment and remain committed for years to come. Craig is a 20+ year veteran of the physician recruiting industry; including holding senior leadership roles with se...
Apr 23, 2020•36 min
Today we sit down with a trusted Physician and faithful friend, Dr. Susan Wilder. Preparing for Surgery is something Doctor's often provide patients a document and checklist for. But there's more to it than that. A lot more as Dr. Wilder explains. "After losing a loved one to preventable surgery complications, the habits embedded through this course have the potential to positively impact health for life," says Dr. Wilder. "Don’t Face Surgery Unprepared!" Dr. Susan Wilder is Family Physician Cer...
Apr 17, 2020•50 min
Today we sit down with one of our favorite Doctors, Dr. Thomas LaGrelius. Thomas W. LaGrelius, MD, FAAFP Dr. LaGrelius has been a board-certified specialist in family medicine since 1977 and geriatric medicine since 1990. He completed his most recent family medicine board recertification in 2014 and his geriatrics recertification in 2010. Dr. LaGrelius graduated from the University of Washington Medical School in Seattle, serving his internship and residency at the University of Southern Califor...
Apr 13, 2020•53 min
This is one of our all-time, top five favorite interviews we're so pleased to share FOR DOCTORS. Not to long ago we caught up with Dr. Ernest Brown, Founder of Doctors to You™. Doctors to You™ is a premier house call service that's proudly treated the DC, Maryland, and Virginia areas for over a decade. They're house call doctors with a passion for bringing quality healthcare right to your front door. Location: Washington D.C. Metro Area A Passion for Caring As a medical student at Howard Univers...
Apr 13, 2020•43 min
Today we sit down with Dr. Robert Kellar, Ph.D, Chief Science Officer for Axolotl Biologix and faculty in the Center for Bioengineering Innovation (CBI), Biological Sciences and Mechanical Engineering at Northern Arizona University. Axolotl Biologix is focused on developing novel products that are safe and effective. We are dedicated to providing a level of quality and service to our clients that is a cut above the field. Axolotl is actively developing future products that will continue to foste...
Apr 08, 2020•48 min
Today we sit down with Dr. Roxana Rhodes MD, a wonderful and compassionate Concierge Medicine Physician serving the Central Austin, Texas area. We also discuss the importance of incorporating Precision Medicine and Genomic Health tools into her practice in today's interview. "The name of the practice reflects my core belief that the best way to achieve lifelong wellness is to form a strong partnership between doctor and patient. To give you some of my background, I grew up a 3rd generation Texas...
Apr 08, 2020•52 min
Spotlight on Concierge Psychology, Telehealth & Telepsychology Meet CEO, Dr. Rebecca Johnson Osei, PSYD, ABPP The Surprising Power of Simply Asking People 'How Are You Doing, Really?' ... The Role of Concierge Care, Kindness, Compassion and Telehealth In Today's Culture © Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. ("CMT") All rights reserved. Disclaimers: All content presented here is for general information purposes only. It is NOT intended to provide medical, legal, professional, accounting or financi...
Apr 06, 2020•1 min
Today we wrestle with another complex, overwhelming and challenging subject. Mental Health. More specifically, how can Physicians, Concierge Medicine Doctors and families access the right treatment and the best resources in a complex and emotionally charged field of healthcare? My guest and friend today is Dr. Jonathan Green, PhD, Senior Advisor at O’Connor Professional Group ( https://oconnorpg.com/our-team/) . O’Connor Professional Group (OPG) is a national behavioral health navigation and con...
Apr 06, 2020•53 min
Today we sit down with Drew Mayer, the CEO of Mint Benefits. Drew’s Bio Drew recently served as the VP of marketing for a medical device startup where he and his team created and implemented a cohesive marketing program to increase brand awareness. He brings broad experience from 23 years working in a variety of industries: medical device,consumer goods, retail, government, telecommunications, healthcare, real estate, and information technology. He has direct experience in financial analysis, te...
Apr 06, 2020•54 min
