Did you know that 25% of Americans use social media to manage their health care? While this statistic from American Medical News may be surprising, in today’s digitally driven society social media is as prevalent as mainstream media.  Initially, the medical community was more skeptical than other professions about embracing social media.  However, the Tweets and Facebook […]

Over the past ten years of transitioning traditional medical practices to the concierge or personalized care model, Specialdocs developed a few basic criteria which consistently assist us in determining whether a prospective physician could be a viable candidate to become one of our “Special Docs.” One key factor that has changed rather dramatically over time […]

Over the past ten years of transitioning traditional medical practices to the concierge or personalized care model, Specialdocs developed a few basic criteria which consistently assist us in determining whether a prospective physician could be a viable candidate to become one of our “Special Docs.” One key factor that has changed rather dramatically over time […]

When we ask our “Special Docs” what is one of the most important aspects of the practice of primary care medicine, most physicians tell us it is the unique and sustaining relationships they develop with their patients. The more they are able to learn about their patients’ lives, both personal and professional, the more they […]

When we ask our “Special Docs” what is one of the most important aspects of the practice of primary care medicine, most physicians tell us it is the unique and sustaining relationships they develop with their patients. The more they are able to learn about their patients’ lives, both personal and professional, the more they […]

While transitioning to a concierge practice necessitates reducing the number of patients in your panel, you must not lose sight of the importance of attracting new patients and encouraging practice growth. In fact, our research shows that 95% of our Specialdocs physicians increased their number of member patients in 2012. Read more in the April […]

While transitioning to a concierge practice necessitates reducing the number of patients in your panel, you must not lose sight of the importance of attracting new patients and encouraging practice growth. In fact, our research shows that 95% of our Specialdocs physicians increased their number of member patients in 2012. Read more in the April […]

Happy Ten Year Anniversary to us! Over the past decade, so much has changed in health care. Initially, the concept of concierge medicine was perceived as a fad. Now it is accepted as a viable ever-growing practice option for physicians and patients. When we first spoke with patients, the vast majority had never heard of […]

Happy Ten Year Anniversary to us! Over the past decade, so much has changed in health care. Initially, the concept of concierge medicine was perceived as a fad. Now it is accepted as a viable ever-growing practice option for physicians and patients. When we first spoke with patients, the vast majority had never heard of […]