Physicians are primarily in the business of reactive medicine – taking care of patients who present with a medical concern when they are ill. However, today as people are living longer, “wellness” or proactive medicine has become a significant component of comprehensive medical care. This is especially true in a personalized care practice, and is […]

For the past several years, “telemedicine” has become an emerging trend.This involves remote diagnosis and treatment of the patient, where the exchange of medical information occurs without the physical presence of a physician. Interactions take place in “real time” most often through online video interaction, text messaging, or email exchange between patients and physicians. Telemedicine […]

There is no denying that telemedicine is on the rise. Hospitals and independent physician practices across the country are incorporating emails, texts and live streaming videos into their everyday routines in order to provide patients with quality care without requiring them to visit a doctors’ office or travel long distances. An article in The Wall […]

There is no denying that telemedicine is on the rise. Hospitals and independent physician practices across the country are incorporating emails, texts and live streaming videos into their everyday routines in order to provide patients with quality care without requiring them to visit a doctors’ office or travel long distances. An article in The Wall […]

One of the most consistent concerns prospective physician-clients express is the limited time they now have with their patients. A recent article featured in the PBS News Hour addresses this issue of the increasingly common “15-minute” medical appointments and the impact it is taking on the physician-patient relationship, particularly in Internal Medicine practices. Interestingly, the […]

One of the most consistent concerns prospective physician-clients express is the limited time they now have with their patients. A recent article featured in the PBS News Hour addresses this issue of the increasingly common “15-minute” medical appointments and the impact it is taking on the physician-patient relationship, particularly in Internal Medicine practices. Interestingly, the […]

Competition exists in every industry, and most of us know there are many reasons why this can be good for business. However, do the same reasons apply to a personalized care or concierge medical practice? Some of our physicians welcome competition by referring local respected colleagues to Specialdocs, while others are more reluctant to recommend […]

Competition exists in every industry, and most of us know there are many reasons why this can be good for business. However, do the same reasons apply to a personalized care or concierge medical practice? Some of our physicians welcome competition by referring local respected colleagues to Specialdocs, while others are more reluctant to recommend […]

As technology continues to evolve and become part of our everyday lives, it is becoming increasingly important, actually an expectation, for businesses to have a presence online. Health care professionals are no exception. According to a September 2012 Pew Research study: 72% of internet users say they looked online for health information within the past […]

As technology continues to evolve and become part of our everyday lives, it is becoming increasingly important, actually an expectation, for businesses to have a presence online. Health care professionals are no exception. According to a September 2012 Pew Research study: 72% of internet users say they looked online for health information within the past […]