The DocPreneur Leadership Podcast

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Mar 20, 2019 • 33min

Spotlight on Group-based Concierge Medicine + What It Means To Our Communities

"My ability to promptly and completely address your medical problems will lend itself to better healthcare and a more rewarding experience for us all." – Dr. Ralph Cipriani Today we catch up with Dr. Ralph Cipriani and Dr. Jeff Puglisi of Glenville, CT and Glenville Medical Concierge Care. This unique practice is a "group" concierge practice. In this interview we will unpack the challenges, opportunities and business side of Group Concierge Medicine and what it means to the local community of Doctors, specialists and Patients. What is an Infectious Disease (ID) Specialist? ID specialists review your medical data, including X-rays and laboratory reports such as blood work and culture data. They also may perform a physical exam to help determine the cause of the problem.[1] Learn more Office: 203-531-1808 Visit https://glenvillemedicalconciergecare.com/ Resources Mentioned/Cited Infectious Diseases Society of America; https://www.idsociety.org/public-health/what-is-an-id-specialist#1 www.specialdocs.com www.glenvillemedicalconciergecare.com https://www.facebook.com/glenvillemedicalconciergecare/ © 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 Be advised, some references, companies, individuals, products, services, resources and/or links may be out-of-date.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/.
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Mar 20, 2019 • 59min

Infectious Disease Concierge Medicine | How + Why | Meet Dr. Ralph Cipriani

"My ability to promptly and completely address your medical problems will lend itself to better healthcare and a more rewarding experience for us all." – Dr. Ralph Cipriani Today we catch up with Dr. Ralph Cipriani and Dr. Jeff Puglisi of Glenville, CT and Glenville Medical Concierge Care. This unique practice is a "group" concierge practice. In this interview we will unpack the challenges, opportunities and business side of Group Concierge Medicine and what it means to the local community of Doctors, specialists and Patients. What is an Infectious Disease (ID) Specialist? ID specialists review your medical data, including X-rays and laboratory reports such as blood work and culture data. They also may perform a physical exam to help determine the cause of the problem.[1] Meet Dr. Ralph Cipriani, Infectious Disease Specialist and Internal Medicine Concierge Physician, Glenville, CT Dr. Ralph Cipriani is a board certified Internal Medicine physician and Infectious Disease specialist. He has been on staff at Greenwich Hospital for over a decade and practicing for more than 17 years. Dr. Cipriani holds an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and Masters of Science, both from Stony Brook University in New York. A 1996 graduate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NY, he went on to complete his Residency in Internal Medicine and Fellowship in Infectious Disease, both at Mount Sinai Hospital, NY. Throughout his career, Dr. Cipriani has consistently earned highest honors and Castle Connolly's Top Doctor awards.About Our PracticeAt Glenville Medical Concierge Care, all patients receive the highest level of commitment and care from our dedicated, experienced physicians. We practice medicine the way it's meant to be, with extended, unhurried visits, a customized plan for your wellness and a strong focus on prevention. Our collective expertise and collaborative approach allows us to blend the latest in medical advances with truly personalized care. Meet Dr. Jeff Puglisi "We'll have the time to focus on every aspect of our patients' health, whether it means advanced lipid testing for those at high risk for cardiovascular disease or developing a plan for optimal nutrition and fitness at any age." – Dr. Jeffrey Puglisi Dr. Puglisi, Board certified in Internal Medicine, is a founding partner of Glenville Medical Concierge Care. Dr. Puglisi's specialized clinical interests are in men's health and cardiovascular disease prevention. He has served as President of the Greenwich Medical Society since 2006 and was recognized as a finalist for the Melville G. Magida Humanitarian Award in 2010. He earned his undergraduate degree from Franklin & Marshall College, medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine, and completed his residency in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, where he served as chief resident. Learn more, 7 Riversville Road Greenwich, CT 06831 Office: 203-531-1808 Visit https://glenvillemedicalconciergecare.com/ Resources Mentioned/Cited Infectious Diseases Society of America; https://www.idsociety.org/public-health/what-is-an-id-specialist#1 www.specialdocs.com www.glenvillemedicalconciergecare.com https://www.facebook.com/glenvillemedicalconciergecare/ © 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/.
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Mar 18, 2019 • 29min

Jim Capretta, Bringing competitive direct primary care to Medicare

Today we catch up with James C. Capretta, a resident fellow and holds the Milton Friedman Chair at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he studies health care, entitlement, and US budgetary policy, as well as global trends in aging, health, and retirement programs. In this interview we discuss the following topics: + Bringing competitive direct primary care to Medicare + CMS, Medicare and the use of Direct Primary Care with HSAs + Positive Moves Forward in Policy for the Future of Free Market Healthcare + The Affordable Care Act and the future of healthcare policy initiatives + Retail Healthcare, Convenient Care Clinics and How Non-Traditional Primary Care Will Be Approached by Policy Makers and Consumers + Policy and Primary Care And the Adoption of Medical Marijuana in the U.S. + How/Why/Should/Can Doctors Get Better Involved In Policy? + Where are you excited about where healthcare is going? Related Links Discussed In This Episode https://www.aei.org/scholar/james-c-capretta/ https://www.aei.org/publication/bringing-competitive-direct-primary-care-to-medicare/ © 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/.
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Mar 18, 2019 • 33min

Genetic Tests for Hereditary Cancers with CEO Alexander Bisignano

Today we catch up with two precision medicine industry insiders and business leaders, Alexander Bisignano, the Co-Founder and CEO of Phosphorous and Mark McDonough, Chief Business Officer at Phosphorous. To learn more about the genetics of the PhosphorusONE test -- https://www.phosphorus.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/.
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Mar 6, 2019 • 42min

Phosphorus CEO Explains Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Technology, Meet PhosphorusONE

We catch up with two precision medicine industry insiders and business leaders, Alexander Bisignano, the Co-Founder and CEO of Phosphorous and Mark McDonough, Chief Business Officer at Phosphorous. In this two-part interview we discuss a variety of complex and insightful precision medicine topics which include: What is Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and Why Is It Important? What is the clinical value of the Phosphorus One test to the buyer? Why is this an ideal test for Executive Health and/or a Concierge Medicine Physician to order? What does a sample report look like and what does it tell the patient and doctor? Is the content locked or is it periodically updated and upgraded? What is the cost of the test? Does insurance cover the test? Is there a particular patient demographic that the test is ideally suited for? What is the logistical process? How do I order and get this done? How does a patient use the information garnered from the test in a month? 6 months? A year? About Phosphorus Phosphorus's mission is to improve healthcare for everyone by better understanding and harnessing the power of the human genome. Having built the most comprehensive, high-quality, and cost-effective portfolio of genetic tests, Phosphorus is able to increase access and quality of care in the burgeoning field of genomics. Phosphorus currently provides panel-based, constitutional genetic testing in the specialty areas of Fertility, Cardiology, Lipidology, Oncology, Pharmacology, Ophthalmology, Neurology, and Pediatric/Metabolic disorders, while also offering the most advanced Whole Exome Sequencing test covering the most recent understanding of the human genome. Additionally, Phosphorus provides the ElementsTM software platform to enable any laboratory to easily deploy any of the Phosphorus genetic tests on-premise as a local solution. For more information, please visit our website at phosphorus.com. To view a sample report from PhosphorusONE -- https://www.phosphorus.com/s/Phosphorus-ONE.pdf To learn more about the genetics of the PhosphorusONE test -- https://www.phosphorus.com/the-genetics © 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/.
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Feb 20, 2019 • 44min

Spotlight on a walk-in model for specialty care

When patients are free to choose their doctor, it puts the control back where it belongs, and no patient should ever have to be denied access to the care they need because of insurance restrictions or cost. UBERDOC is built by those on the front lines of medicine to give patients a simpler solution. Introducing UBERDOC! A web-based application that allows patients direct access to a board certified specialist without the inconvenience of insurance or referrals. A patient simply makes an appointment based on location and availability and pays with their HSA or credit card. Seamless and simple! To learn more, visit www.uber-docs.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/.
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Feb 19, 2019 • 29min

DPC with Freedom Health Works Medical Director Risheet Patel, MD - Part 1

Today we catch up with Dr. Risheet Patel, MD, Medical Director of Freedom Healthworks, a direct primary care accelerator which has helped open and support an ever-growing list of successful DPC practices in the Midwest. Dr. Patel is also the Founder of Fishers Direct Family Care, his own Direct Primary Care practice in Fishers, Indiana. "I employ a preventive and proactive approach to care that is backed by evidence based methodology. I have a passion for innovation in health care delivery through the use of technology and unique healthcare workflows." Dr. Patel brings 15 years of experience as a physician to Freedom Healthworks. His career began at a large health system, where he led clinical teams in vetting new systems and protocols. In 2017, he gave up "big box medicine" to start his own independent Direct Primary Care practice, Fishers Direct Family Care. He continues to grow the next generation of physicians, working with medical students and residents. He is a past president of the Indiana Academy of Family Physicians and still serves on their Executive Committee. He also serves on several committees in Indianapolis including the Indiana Medicaid Therapeutics Committee and the Indiana Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative. For more information on Freedom Healthworks, visit www.FreedomHealthworks.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/.
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Feb 19, 2019 • 24min

DPC with Freedom Healthworks Medical Director Risheet Patel, MD Part 2

Today we catch up with Dr. Risheet Patel, MD, Medical Director of Freedom Healthworks, a direct primary care accelerator which has helped open and support an ever-growing list of successful DPC practices in the Midwest. Dr. Patel is also the Founder of Fishers Direct Family Care, his own Direct Primary Care practice in Fishers, Indiana. In this two part interview we unpack and discuss: + Who is Freedom Healthworks and what is his unique vision for his new role as Medical Director? + Where is Direct Primary Care going and why? + Cautious Social Media Advice For DPC Physicians +Technology In Direct Primary Care today and the Patient/Physician Response + How DPC Will Have to Innovate to Compete with the Retail Clinics and Urgent Care Clinics across the U.S. today Practical Startup Advice For Employed/Under-Employed Doctors With No Existing Patient Panel + Dr. Patel's personal journey into medicine and Direct Primary Care, today. "I employ a preventive and proactive approach to care that is backed by evidence based methodology. I have a passion for innovation in health care delivery through the use of technology and unique healthcare workflows." Dr. Patel brings 15 years of experience as a physician to Freedom Healthworks. His career began at a large health system, where he led clinical teams in vetting new systems and protocols. In 2017, he gave up "big box medicine" to start his own independent Direct Primary Care practice, Fishers Direct Family Care. He continues to grow the next generation of physicians, working with medical students and residents. He is a past president of the Indiana Academy of Family Physicians and still serves on their Executive Committee. He also serves on several committees in Indianapolis including the Indiana Medicaid Therapeutics Committee and the Indiana Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative. For more information on Freedom Healthworks, visit www.FreedomHealthworks.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/.
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Feb 6, 2019 • 20min

UBERDOC: A walk in model for specialty care | Part 2 of 2

When patients are free to choose their doctor, it puts the control back where it belongs, and no patient should ever have to be denied access to the care they need because of insurance restrictions or cost. UBERDOC is built by those on the front lines of medicine to give patients a simpler solution. Introducing UBERDOC! A web-based application that allows patients direct access to a board certified specialist without the inconvenience of insurance or referrals. A patient simply makes an appointment based on location and availability and pays with their HSA or credit card. Seamless and simple! To learn more, visit www.uber-docs.com + Choose a specialist + Select a time and location convenient for you + Pay $300 (only $50 for Medicare) with a credit card, Health Savings Account or FSA. + Subsequent care can be handled through your insurance UBERDOC Founder and CEO Paula M. Muto, MD FACS, is a practicing vascular and general surgeon in solo practice and the owner of the Vein Center at Mutosurgical. She is a member of a family of physicians and surgeons who have collectively practiced medicine in Massachusetts for over 50 years. She is an outspoken advocate for patient care and is passionate about women's health issues. From The Founder – The UBERDOC Story I am a surgeon, like my father before me, my brother, my two uncles; I am even married to one. You could say it's the family business. That's why I take it personally when patients can't get the care they need because it's too difficult to navigate the system. I also take it personally when I see my colleagues struggle to remain in practice without compromising their independence. Rather than complain, I decided to fix it. With the help of a team of doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals, and experts in insurance and information technology, we developed a simple web app that connects patients to specialists for a transparent price using a health savings account or credit card. So we do the unthinkable – increase the access and while decreasing the cost. —Paula Muto, MD, FACS Learn More, Become a Physician or Find A Specialist, visit: www.uber-docs.com Resources Mentioned In This Interview www.uber-docs.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/.
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Jan 30, 2019 • 29min

UBERDOC: A walk in model for specialty care | Part 1 of 2

When patients are free to choose their doctor, it puts the control back where it belongs, and no patient should ever have to be denied access to the care they need because of insurance restrictions or cost. UBERDOC is built by those on the front lines of medicine to give patients a simpler solution. Introducing UBERDOC! A web-based application that allows patients direct access to a board certified specialist without the inconvenience of insurance or referrals. A patient simply makes an appointment based on location and availability and pays with their HSA or credit card. Seamless and simple! To learn more, visit www.uber-docs.com + Choose a specialist + Select a time and location convenient for you + Pay $300 (only $50 for Medicare) with a credit card, Health Savings Account or FSA. + Subsequent care can be handled through your insurance UBERDOC Founder and CEO Paula M. Muto, MD FACS, is a practicing vascular and general surgeon in solo practice and the owner of the Vein Center at Mutosurgical. She is a member of a family of physicians and surgeons who have collectively practiced medicine in Massachusetts for over 50 years. She is an outspoken advocate for patient care and is passionate about women's health issues. From The Founder – The UBERDOC Story I am a surgeon, like my father before me, my brother, my two uncles; I am even married to one. You could say it's the family business. That's why I take it personally when patients can't get the care they need because it's too difficult to navigate the system. I also take it personally when I see my colleagues struggle to remain in practice without compromising their independence. Rather than complain, I decided to fix it. With the help of a team of doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals, and experts in insurance and information technology, we developed a simple web app that connects patients to specialists for a transparent price using a health savings account or credit card. So we do the unthinkable – increase the access and while decreasing the cost. —Paula Muto, MD, FACS Learn More, Become a Physician or Find A Specialist, visit: www.uber-docs.com Resources Mentioned In This Interview www.uber-docs.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/.

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