The recent verdict against MDVIP has renewed media attention regarding the benefits and drawbacks of concierge medicine and we welcome the resulting open dialogue taking place in our industry. When media reached out to Specialdocs for an expert opinion from a seasoned veteran, President Roberta Greenspan shared her thoughts: On the impact on concierge medicine: […]

Take heart: as a nation, we are making enormous progress in the battle against cardiovascular disease and stroke, with a 30% decrease in death rates in the last decade, according to the CDC. One of the primary drivers noted is an increased awareness of healthy living strategies among all segments of the population.  For physicians, […]

After revolutionizing everything from banking to shopping to entertainment, smart phones are positioned to upend medicine, according to Dr. Eric Topol, renowned cardiologist who recently shared his thoughts in an intriguing Wall Street Journal article titled “Your Smartphone Will See You Now.” Apps are in development that will enable cell phone users to monitor and […]

Further evidence of the mainstreaming of personalized medicine can be found in a recent article in Time Magazine featuring Garrison Bliss and his direct primary care model, Qliance Health. To Specialdocs, this article is nothing short of ground-breaking. It illuminates the true essence of why direct primary care (DPC) and concierge medicine practices have not […]

Further evidence of the mainstreaming of personalized medicine can be found in a recent article in Time Magazine featuring Garrison Bliss and his direct primary care model, Qliance Health. To Specialdocs, this article is nothing short of ground-breaking. It illuminates the true essence of why direct primary care (DPC) and concierge medicine practices have not […]

The plethora of ‘wearable’ devices such as Fitbit, Jawbone and Apple to enhance wellness efforts is a trend worth noting, particularly for concierge medicine physicians and their patients. The technology enabled by these gadgets records heart rate, calories expended, and steps taken—all useful measures for patients looking to remain fit and healthy.  As a recent […]

The plethora of ‘wearable’ devices such as Fitbit, Jawbone and Apple to enhance wellness efforts is a trend worth noting, particularly for concierge medicine physicians and their patients. The technology enabled by these gadgets records heart rate, calories expended, and steps taken—all useful measures for patients looking to remain fit and healthy.  As a recent […]

  You may have heard of Theranos and its young founder Elizabeth Holmes, who tapped into her passion for patient engagement and health care innovation to develop a process that combines both: full medical lab testing using just a few drops of blood, costing just pennies on the dollar compared to traditional methods. According to […]

An article in the October 22 Chicago Tribune highlights a phenomenon physicians know all too well—burnout, a long-term reaction to stress that includes emotional exhaustion, a sense of depersonalization and a lack of a sense of personal accomplishment.  Particularly prevalent among primary care physicians, who then leave medicine, the burnout factor may worsen the current […]

We are saddened to hear about the death this week of our colleague and friend, Dr. Edward Goldman. Specialdocs has always had a competitive yet collegial relationship with Ed, built on a foundation of mutual respect and a shared passion for concierge medicine. As one of the founders of MDVIP, Ed was truly a trailblazer, and […]