
The DocPreneur Leadership Podcast
Concierge Medicine Today's "DocPreneur Leadership Podcast" has become a trusted voice and is a recorded history of membership medicine in all it's various forms. From Concierge Medicine to Direct Primary Care (DPC) and everything in between it unpacks unique entrepreneurial insights in healthcare ranging from hospitality in healthcare from a patient perspective to interviewing healthcare leaders, Physicians, PAs, NPs, insurance and payor connections, attorneys, interior designers and more.
This Podcast Is Recorded, Produced and Hosted by Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC is the industry trade publication reporting and highlighting news, trends and happenings in the Concierge Medicine space. Each year they host the industry's largest medical conference. To learn more, visit: www.ConciergeMedicineToday.net.
Topics include but are not limited to: Precision Medicine; Concierge Medicine; Whole Genome Sequencing; Pharacogenomics; Membership Medicine; Direct Primary Care; Legal, Accounting and Physician Succession Planning; Practice Management and Growth and more.
© 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, liability and/or claims. Be advised, some references, companies, individuals, products, services, resources and/or links may be out-of-date. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC does not update content past its release date. User(s) assume all risk and liability with any use of the content as well as third party links. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC., has no formal peer review and, therefore, cannot guarantee the validity of information and/or content contained on its web sites, podcasts, and/or all content it produces or releases. While some of our speakers may be licensed Physicians, they are not your Physician. Please consult your Physician related to anything you may have read or heard or have questions about or call 911. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and/or opinions of Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. The "Concierge Medicine Today, LLC" ("CMT") name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Additional disclaimers, releases, terms of use and conditions apply also to the production and/or use of this content, https://conciergemedicinetoday.org/tcpp/.
Latest episodes

Jan 19, 2021 • 10min
Retail Healthcare Clinics Cementing Their Role In Our Healthcare Ecosystem
According to Patrick Wisnom, global client leader for Johnson & Johnson at advertising agency WPP, this is just the tip of the iceberg. “The migration towards more healthcare services being provided by these retailers that consumers are very familiar with and have real access to is a trend we’re going to see accelerate beyond access to medicine,” he said. “You’re going to start seeing a very big blurring of lines between what has been a traditional retailer and what can become a healthcare provider,” according to Patrick Wisnom, global client leader for Johnson & Johnson at advertising agency WPP, (Read Full Story …; The Covid-19 Vaccine Is Cementing Retail’s Role in US Healthcare: Brand perception should benefit overall) SOURCES and CITATIONS MENTIONED https://www.adweek.com/commerce/the-covid-19-vaccine-is-cementing-retails-role-in-us-healthcare/ © 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, liability and/or claims. Be advised, some references, companies, individuals, products, services, resources and/or links may be out-of-date. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC does not update content past its release date. User(s) assume all risk and liability with any use of the content as well as third party links. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC., has no formal peer review and, therefore, cannot guarantee the validity of information and/or content contained on its web sites, podcasts, and/or all content it produces or releases. While some of our speakers may be licensed Physicians, they are not your Physician. Please consult your Physician related to anything you may have read or heard or have questions about or call 911. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and/or opinions of Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. The "Concierge Medicine Today, LLC" ("CMT") name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Additional disclaimers, releases, terms of use and conditions apply also to the production and/or use of this content, https://conciergemedicinetoday.org/tcpp/.

Jan 11, 2021 • 13min
My Doctor, Medicare Isolation and Adult Prom Proposals
Today we tug on those heart strings. We pick up the pieces where some of your colleagues let go and talk about the isolation the Medicare aged folks are feeling. It's no secret that the Physician-Patient relationship is a tough one to navigate. Compound prescription management, the Pandemic, isolation and the like and we have a recipe in our communities for an entire generation of Medicare-age family and friends to feel more depressed, alone and unassisted than ever before. In today's podcast we talk about the following, how they relate to one another and what simple things your Doctor can do (hint, make a list of five people each week, make one phone call or drop a handwritten note per day in the mail). + The Growing Medicare Population Isolation + Adult Prom Proposals and Asking for Patient Reviews + Make a list and why We hope you enjoy this podcast. Got other ideas? Got a story you'd like to share/be interviewed? Drop us at a note. © 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, liability and/or claims. Be advised, some references, companies, individuals, products, services, resources and/or links may be out-of-date. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC does not update content past its release date. User(s) assume all risk and liability with any use of the content as well as third party links. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC., has no formal peer review and, therefore, cannot guarantee the validity of information and/or content contained on its web sites, podcasts, and/or all content it produces or releases. While some of our speakers may be licensed Physicians, they are not your Physician. Please consult your Physician related to anything you may have read or heard or have questions about or call 911. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and/or opinions of Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. The "Concierge Medicine Today, LLC" ("CMT") name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Additional disclaimers, releases, terms of use and conditions apply also to the production and/or use of this content, https://conciergemedicinetoday.org/tcpp/.

Dec 21, 2020 • 43min
Connecting Medical Students and International Medical graduates (IMGs) to Clinical Clerkships
Today we sit down with Chase DiMarco. Chase holds an MS, MBA-HA, and is an MD/Ph.D-candidate. Our conversation today centers around the challenges and opportunities young medical students face and how and what is being done to support the Doctors of tomorrow. He is the Founder and educator at FreeMedEd, which he began in 2014 to create and consolidate free educational resources for his classmates. He is the host of the Medical Mnemonist Podcast, creator of several medical education platforms, and is the CEO of FindARotation clinical rotations platform. OTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED To learn more, go to FindARotation.com http://facebook.com/freemeded © 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, liability and/or claims. Be advised, some references, companies, individuals, products, services, resources and/or links may be out-of-date. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC does not update content past its release date. User(s) assume all risk and liability with any use of the content as well as third party links. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC., has no formal peer review and, therefore, cannot guarantee the validity of information and/or content contained on its web sites, podcasts, and/or all content it produces or releases. While some of our speakers may be licensed Physicians, they are not your Physician. Please consult your Physician related to anything you may have read or heard or have questions about or call 911. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and/or opinions of Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. The "Concierge Medicine Today, LLC" ("CMT") name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Additional disclaimers, releases, terms of use and conditions apply also to the production and/or use of this content, https://conciergemedicinetoday.org/tcpp/.

Dec 17, 2020 • 43min
Meet Stacy Gilyan, Custom Built Mercedes Benz Mobile Medical Unit
"Offer patients Concierge Medicine at work or at home," says Stacy Gilyan, CEO of Dermafix and Owner of a custom-built, medical-grade mobile unit, for sale. "The Mercedes Benz Sprinter challenges traditional brick-and-mortar medical practices and embraces the future with mobile medical solutions delivered directly to you. During this pandemic, the demand for house calls has never been greater or more imperative. Don't let this unique opportunity to expand your practice pass you by!" FOR SALE Mercedes Benz(Fully Equipped, 100% self-sufficient, quartz countertops, solar-equipped for power, Medical-Grade Mobile Unit, Professional Designed, Built) Sprinter Van, FOR SALE -- Ready for Use! (Transport available if purchased and needed in a different state) Today we sit down with Stacy Gilyan, Owner of Dermafix and designer/owner of a uniquely designed, self-sufficient medical mobile Mercedes Sprinter van, ready for use and fully equipped. With over 19 years of expertise as a medical aesthetician performing laser hair removal, skin tightening, laser skin rejuvenation, IPL treatments, chemical peels and microdermabrasion’s alongside a plastic surgeon Stacy has been a leader in the beauty industry. Whether you're vision has always been to take the medical office to the community, value-add a fully equipped, ready to go from day one mobile unit to your practice right now or you're adding to a fleet, this convenient, uniquely and professionally designed medical van has been designed and built to all medical standards. Due to personal family circumstances and COVID, Stacy is choosing to spend more time with her family so today's conversation centers around the sale of this sophisticated medical unit. In this interview with Stacy we unpack the unique medical equipment and its capabilities are for healthcare providers who are interested in taking the medical office to the Patient. Please CONTACT: Stacy Gilyan, Owner, stacy@dermafixaustin.com or Tel. 512-917-8259 © 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, liability and/or claims. Be advised, some references, companies, individuals, products, services, resources and/or links may be out-of-date. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC does not update content past its release date. User(s) assume all risk and liability with any use of the content as well as third party links. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC., has no formal peer review and, therefore, cannot guarantee the validity of information and/or content contained on its web sites, podcasts, and/or all content it produces or releases. While some of our speakers may be licensed Physicians, they are not your Physician. Please consult your Physician related to anything you may have read or heard or have questions about or call 911. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and/or opinions of Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. The "Concierge Medicine Today, LLC" ("CMT") name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Additional disclaimers, releases, terms of use and conditions apply also to the production and/or use of this content, https://conciergemedicinetoday.org/tcpp/.

Dec 4, 2020 • 37min
Visiting A Patient In The Hospital
You know as well as I do that often times in the “practice” of medicine, *certainty* and *clarity* … especially about the odds of recovery and/or treatment just isn’t possible. You do your best to be data driven and scientific, but on many occasions, the words you say are … “We’ll just wait and see …” and that’s the only certainty and clarity you can provide and is simply the best answer you can give. You’re putting yourself in an awkward position. You’re essentially ‘putting yourself out there’ as some would say. But, when certainty is not an option, you can still offer them the next best thing. © 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, liability and/or claims. Be advised, some references, companies, individuals, products, services, resources and/or links may be out-of-date. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC does not update content past its release date. User(s) assume all risk and liability with any use of the content as well as third party links. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC., has no formal peer review and, therefore, cannot guarantee the validity of information and/or content contained on its web sites, podcasts, and/or all content it produces or releases. While some of our speakers may be licensed Physicians, they are not your Physician. Please consult your Physician related to anything you may have read or heard or have questions about or call 911. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and/or opinions of Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. The "Concierge Medicine Today, LLC" ("CMT") name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Additional disclaimers, releases, terms of use and conditions apply also to the production and/or use of this content, https://conciergemedicinetoday.org/tcpp/.

Oct 29, 2020 • 1h 8min
Meet ORENDA, Futures Recovery -- Applying Concierge Philosophy to Behavioral Healthcare
A completely individualized program of medical care, psychotherapy, wellness, neuro restorative, experiential, and support services. Futures embraces the complexity of addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders to empower recovery and improve outcomes through evidence-based practice, coordinated care, and mission-driven culture. The emotions, behaviors, and resources that often accompany power, success, and societal status can create an environment ripe for substance use disorder. Futures has identified the need to extend its specialty programming to simultaneously exceed the elevated standards of, and address the unique challenges to recovery for, this select community of individuals and families. Orenda at Futures occupies the third floor of our 118,000 square foot facility. A dedicated entrance and passkey elevator access enhance client privacy. The amenities of our 9-acre campus offer clients access to swimming, tennis, personalized fitness training, and the tranquility to relax and reflect. Each client in the Orenda program will have their own suite, including a private bath, lounge area, eat-in breakfast nook, and individual workspace. All suites are equipped with WiFi and cable TV. LEARN MORE: https://futuresrecoveryhealthcare.com/orenda/ © 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, liability and/or claims. Be advised, some references, companies, individuals, products, services, resources and/or links may be out-of-date. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC does not update content past its release date. User(s) assume all risk and liability with any use of the content as well as third party links. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC., has no formal peer review and, therefore, cannot guarantee the validity of information and/or content contained on its web sites, podcasts, and/or all content it produces or releases. While some of our speakers may be licensed Physicians, they are not your Physician. Please consult your Physician related to anything you may have read or heard or have questions about or call 911. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and/or opinions of Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. The "Concierge Medicine Today, LLC" ("CMT") name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Additional disclaimers, releases, terms of use and conditions apply also to the production and/or use of this content, https://conciergemedicinetoday.org/tcpp/.

Aug 26, 2020 • 44min
WOW Your Patients Through Interior Design with Mitra Silva Simour Design
Today our special guest and guest presenter on the topic of "How to WOW Your Patients Through Interior Design" is Mitra Silva, CEO and Founder of Simour Design (www.simourdesign.com). "As a leader in your field, healing is not only your passion, but your purpose," says Silva. "Not only should your medical office and space be beautiful, but it should be healing for you, your patients, and your staff. Our design goes beyond beauty to provide comfort, functionality, and flow while representing your brand story. This is how we create spaces that are truly healing space." REQUEST THE BONUS, email "welcome@simourdesign.com" Prior to founding Simour Interior Design, I spent years working at HLW, an award-winning design company. As a member of their design team, I was involved in design development for Walt Disney®, ESPN®, HBO®, Intuit®, and Equinox®. Since then, I have worked independently on upscale hospitality, commercial and residential projects. But, at my core, I felt like something was not right. The projects were just no longer fulfilling to me. I wanted passion. I wanted to make a difference in the world. That’s when my own experience as a patient led me to focus on design for the healthcare industry. Time after time, I found myself in medical and dental offices that were dreary or poorly lit or in disrepair. Instead of a comforting space, I was often in rooms that made me anxious or uncomfortable. This was how my vision began, as a patient. I believe that the proper design can create a flow that positively influences productivity and heals each person who interacts in that space. Simour Design is an interior design firm specializing in healthcare interior design. Our designs incorporate beauty and provide comfort, functionality, and flow while representing your brand story. This is how we design medical offices that are truly a healing space. A space that serves as a physical reminder of your life’s purpose, and helps you to create the most profitable, productive, and passionate business possible. LEARN MORE AT: https://simourdesign.com/about-us/ https://www.instagram.com/simourdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/simourdesign www.simourdesign.com © 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, liability and/or claims. Be advised, some references, companies, individuals, products, services, resources and/or links may be out-of-date. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC does not update content past its release date. User(s) assume all risk and liability with any use of the content as well as third party links. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC., has no formal peer review and, therefore, cannot guarantee the validity of information and/or content contained on its web sites, podcasts, and/or all content it produces or releases. While some of our speakers may be licensed Physicians, they are not your Physician. Please consult your Physician related to anything you may have read or heard or have questions about or call 911. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and/or opinions of Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. The "Concierge Medicine Today, LLC" ("CMT") name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Additional disclaimers, releases, terms of use and conditions apply also to the production and/or use of this content, https://conciergemedicinetoday.org/tcpp/.

Aug 25, 2020 • 30min
Q - A -- Healthcare Interior Design with CEO Mitra Silva of Simour Design
Today our special guest and guest presenter on the topic of "How to WOW Your Patients Through Interior Design" is Mitra Silva, CEO and Founder of Simour Design (www.simourdesign.com). "As a leader in your field, healing is not only your passion, but your purpose," says Silva. "Not only should your medical office and space be beautiful, but it should be healing for you, your patients, and your staff. Our design goes beyond beauty to provide comfort, functionality, and flow while representing your brand story. This is how we create spaces that are truly healing space." REQUEST THE BONUS, email "welcome@simourdesign.com" Prior to founding Simour Interior Design, I spent years working at HLW, an award-winning design company. As a member of their design team, I was involved in design development for Walt Disney®, ESPN®, HBO®, Intuit®, and Equinox®. Since then, I have worked independently on upscale hospitality, commercial and residential projects. But, at my core, I felt like something was not right. The projects were just no longer fulfilling to me. I wanted passion. I wanted to make a difference in the world. That’s when my own experience as a patient led me to focus on design for the healthcare industry. Time after time, I found myself in medical and dental offices that were dreary or poorly lit or in disrepair. Instead of a comforting space, I was often in rooms that made me anxious or uncomfortable. This was how my vision began, as a patient. I believe that the proper design can create a flow that positively influences productivity and heals each person who interacts in that space. Simour Design is an interior design firm specializing in healthcare interior design. Our designs incorporate beauty and provide comfort, functionality, and flow while representing your brand story. This is how we design medical offices that are truly a healing space. A space that serves as a physical reminder of your life’s purpose, and helps you to create the most profitable, productive, and passionate business possible. LEARN MORE AT: https://simourdesign.com/about-us/ https://www.instagram.com/simourdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/simourdesign www.simourdesign.com © 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, liability and/or claims. Be advised, some references, companies, individuals, products, services, resources and/or links may be out-of-date. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC does not update content past its release date. User(s) assume all risk and liability with any use of the content as well as third party links. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC., has no formal peer review and, therefore, cannot guarantee the validity of information and/or content contained on its web sites, podcasts, and/or all content it produces or releases. While some of our speakers may be licensed Physicians, they are not your Physician. Please consult your Physician related to anything you may have read or heard or have questions about or call 911. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and/or opinions of Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. The "Concierge Medicine Today, LLC" ("CMT") name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Additional disclaimers, releases, terms of use and conditions apply also to the production and/or use of this content, https://conciergemedicinetoday.org/tcpp/.

Aug 25, 2020 • 1h 12min
How to WOW Your Patients Through Interior Design
Today our special guest and guest presenter on the topic of "How to WOW Your Patients Through Interior Design" is Mitra Silva, CEO and Founder of Simour Design (www.simourdesign.com). "As a leader in your field, healing is not only your passion, but your purpose," says Silva. "Not only should your medical office and space be beautiful, but it should be healing for you, your patients, and your staff. Our design goes beyond beauty to provide comfort, functionality, and flow while representing your brand story. This is how we create spaces that are truly healing space." REQUEST THE BONUS, email "welcome@simourdesign.com" Prior to founding Simour Interior Design, I spent years working at HLW, an award-winning design company. As a member of their design team, I was involved in design development for Walt Disney®, ESPN®, HBO®, Intuit®, and Equinox®. Since then, I have worked independently on upscale hospitality, commercial and residential projects. But, at my core, I felt like something was not right. The projects were just no longer fulfilling to me. I wanted passion. I wanted to make a difference in the world. That’s when my own experience as a patient led me to focus on design for the healthcare industry. Time after time, I found myself in medical and dental offices that were dreary or poorly lit or in disrepair. Instead of a comforting space, I was often in rooms that made me anxious or uncomfortable. This was how my vision began, as a patient. I believe that the proper design can create a flow that positively influences productivity and heals each person who interacts in that space. Simour Design is an interior design firm specializing in healthcare interior design. Our designs incorporate beauty and provide comfort, functionality, and flow while representing your brand story. This is how we design medical offices that are truly a healing space. A space that serves as a physical reminder of your life’s purpose, and helps you to create the most profitable, productive, and passionate business possible. LEARN MORE AT: https://simourdesign.com/about-us/ https://www.instagram.com/simourdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/simourdesign www.simourdesign.com © 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, liability and/or claims. Be advised, some references, companies, individuals, products, services, resources and/or links may be out-of-date. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC does not update content past its release date. User(s) assume all risk and liability with any use of the content as well as third party links. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC., has no formal peer review and, therefore, cannot guarantee the validity of information and/or content contained on its web sites, podcasts, and/or all content it produces or releases. While some of our speakers may be licensed Physicians, they are not your Physician. Please consult your Physician related to anything you may have read or heard or have questions about or call 911. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and/or opinions of Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. The "Concierge Medicine Today, LLC" ("CMT") name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Additional disclaimers, releases, terms of use and conditions apply also to the production and/or use of this content, https://conciergemedicinetoday.org/tcpp/.

Aug 25, 2020 • 3min
Legacy Letter Reminders to Your Patients and What You Should Know
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 "Hey, if you want to sleep peacefully at night ... check this 'to-do item' off your list. Your loved ones will thank you for it!" Whether you are single, married, have children or not, everyone should prepare for their future to ensure it remains with your family. Sadly, in our communities across the U.S. right now, more than 6/10 of the people [e.g. your Patients] probably have no clue where important documents are or have drafted updated healthcare POAs, living wills, or written a will at all. As their Doctor and trusted guide in all things healthcare, you can help your patients today, tomorrow and in the next year ... by reminding them to put this on their "to-do list." I know that if I got a friendly reminder on my Doctor's letterhead wishing me well but also reminding me that I should have these documents updated or drafted and signed, I'd pay attention. We call it around here ... a "Legacy Letter." And it's as simple as this. If something happened to you tomorrow, how prepared is your loved one or spouse to cope and deal with the financial, banking, estate, insurance policies, etc., in the event of your untimely departure. I know, no one wants to bring up these issues and talk about death. And, if you think that's what you're doing, you're missing the point. You're not doing this for them. You're job is to simply remind them that "Hey, if you want to sleep peacefully at night ... check this 'to-do item' off your list. Your loved ones will thank you for it!" And research is proving this to be true. Reuters Health said recently that only 37 percent of Americans have advanced directives for end-of-life care if they become seriously ill or unable to make health care decisions, according to a new analysis of recent research. Caring.com states that While less than 25% of people surveyed have a will, 60% say that they think having a will is important. And while more than half of people recognize the importance of wills, our data shows that fewer people are thinking about estate planning than in 2019. They also cited these stats: The number of older and middle-aged adults with estate planning documents dropped by 20% and 25% since 2019, respectively. The number of adult Americans that have a will or another type of estate planning document decreased by nearly 25% since 2017. The idea of a "Legacy Drawer" is not new. However, as a trusted guide, healthcare navigator and local community Physician expert on all things health and wellness related ... if you want to keep your Patients sleeping well at night and prepared for their future, simply reminding them each September or every January might be a good idea! You might even find that when the Patient/person walks into your exam room at their next appointment ... they'll thank you for the helpful reminder. And that is priceless! RESOURCES MENTIONED https://simplelivingcountrygal.com/legacy-drawer-set-up/ https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/legacy-drawer-keep-your-family-prepared https://www.caring.com/caregivers/estate-planning/wills-survey © 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, liability and/or claims. Be advised, some references, companies, individuals, products, services, resources and/or links may be out-of-date. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC does not update content past its release date. User(s) assume all risk and liability with any use of the content as well as third party links. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC., has no formal peer review and, therefore, cannot guarantee the validity of information and/or content contained on its web sites, podcasts, and/or all content it produces or releases. While some of our speakers may be licensed Physicians, they are not your Physician. Please consult your Physician related to anything you may have read or heard or have questions about or call 911. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and/or opinions of Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. The "Concierge Medicine Today, LLC" ("CMT") name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Additional disclaimers, releases, terms of use and conditions apply also to the production and/or use of this content, https://conciergemedicinetoday.org/tcpp/.