The DocPreneur Leadership Podcast

Today we sit down with Keith D. Algozzine, PA – C, the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of United Concierge Medicine. United Concierge Medicine brings the power of the ER at the touch of a button with its unique triage and treat approach. "We actually provide emergency medicine Triage," said Keith. "We believe that emergency medicine needed to be delivered more like concierge medicine." About Keith D. Algozzine, PA – C Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer Keith Algozzine is a board certified Physician Assistant and co-founder and CEO of United Concierge Medicine and Management (UCM). Before creating UCM he has been the Chief PA of Emergency Medicine for St. Mary's Hospital in Troy, NY as well as part of the national ER start up management team for Pegasus Emergency Medicine. He was also a co-founding member and Director of Patient Services for a nationwide telemedicine company. Keith has been recognized by the the Albany Business Review as a 40 under 40 award winner and was instrumental in UCM being awarded the 2017 CEG Lift Off technology award. Keith currently represents United Concierge Medicine on the American Telemedicine Association Accreditation Advisory Board and has been appointed as a member/advisor to the Clinical Practice Guidelines Committees dealing with telemedicine considerations in the practice areas for primary care and urgent care. He now leads a team of telemedicine experts who are changing the way healthcare is delivered at United Concierge Medicine. About UCM United Concierge Medicine's virtual ER and population health management is disrupting acute care and creating a brand for its clients that stands for quality, compassionate, and personal acute care. UCM's unique approach to acute care is delivered through our treatment and triage of simple to complex medical problems, with a provider run and owned care team. We are able to order labs/x-rays, make referrals to the right specialists and our care team follows up with patient on every case. Our business to business solutions allow any organization to leverage our providers, technology and expertise to provide virtual concierge care under their brand. If you would like to schedule a consultation please call us at 1-844-4-VIP-DOC (1-844-484-7362) RELATED RESOURCES and SITES MENTIONED www.unitedconciergemedicine.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/.

Today we sit down with Jenna Anderson, CEO of AccessElite, a Concierge Key Health Company. We discuss a wide variety of topics from where "connected health" technology is today and where it is going to her work and diverse background in healthcare startups. AccessElite Health is the first-of-its kind comprehensive healthcare membership program designed to make engaging in your health easy and enjoyable. For a low monthly cost, AccessElite members can experience same-day appointments, one-click booking via mobile application, direct communication with their physician, a personalized care coordination team, limited waiting upon arrival, and so much more all with a specialty network of more than 25 physicians. "The health and wellness sector has always been a passion of mine for most of my career, and as a result, I've had the great privilege to sit on all sides of the business," said Anderson. "Having the opportunity to lead this organization at such a pivotal moment is a true honor as I can think of no greater way to impact the world of health and wellness than by creating a means to improve access and a streamlined experience. I have long held the notion that the healthcare industry is ripe for a transformation that brings focus back to the patient-physician connection, and one that truly delivers a personalized experience. I believe we are the company to make that happen." With more than 12 years of senior leadership experience in Health Science, Bio-Pharmaceutical and Technology markets, Jenna has extensive experience leading world-class companies like ALPHAEON, Allergan, Ogilvy and Sermo, and most recently helped launch ShoutMD, rapidly establishing it as a social media platform with approximately 20,000 members worldwide. A seasoned executive, Jenna brings a depth of marketing and commercial expertise particularly at the consumer level. She has an exceptional track record of developing and implementing innovative brand strategies, deploying new business models, expanding channels, formulating effective go-to-market strategies, driving market awareness, and working with R&D teams to develop efficient technology solutions with attention to budget, time frames, quality and product specification. If you would like more information on Jenna, check her out on Linkedin here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermons/ www.accesselitenow.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/.

Today we sit down on The DocPreneur Leadership Podcast with two very special Doctors to discuss the role clinical genetics plays in treating a patient today and what role this will play in the exam room and in a medical office in the near future. Dana (Kostiner) Simpson, MD received her B.A. in Biology at U.C. San Diego (UCSD) and her medical degree at George Washington University School of Medicine in D.C. She completed her Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (UCHSC) in Denver and did her Genetics Fellowship at U.C. San Francisco (UCSF). She worked as a Clinical Geneticist at Kaiser Permanente, Northwest from 2002-2019, and also worked in the Internal Medicine float pool for the first 7 years. She worked as Chief of the Genetics Department for the latter 12 years. She joined Specialist Telemed as a founding member of STeM-Gen in 2019. Dana lives with her husband and two young children in Portland, Oregon. In her free time, she enjoys earning Splat point at Orangetheory Fitness, building legos with her kids, going to Blazer games, and getting some culture at the Oregon Shakespearean Festival. Dr. Alex Mason is a practicing neurosurgeon with a passion for telemedicine. He has been involved in outreach telemedicine projects since his training was completed in 2008, starting with working at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Understanding and seeing the significant challenges of access to healthcare, he began working with organizations to establish meaningful measures of patient access to specialists throughout the country. As a medical advisor to Specialist Telemed, he has been instrumental in identifying both traditional specialties that are underserved, as well as new specialties such as TeleGenetics that are in high demand and have had challenges with regard to access. RESOURCES MENTIONED www.SpecialistTeleMed.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/.

Today we sit down for a 2-part interview with a good friend and a gifted educator, Dr. Jeanette McCarthy. In this series we discuss some of the trends and factors impacting the genetic testing landscape, what does the genetic testing landscape currently look like and what's happening with the FDA and its regulation of genetic tests? IN part two, we discuss what are some of the trends we're seeing in terms of what genetic testing companies are offering and to whom and how will the integration of precision medicine testing and technology impact patients and Physicians in the future. I'm so excited she's our guest today. Free (and Paid) ONLINE COURSES AVAILABLE: https://precision-medicine-academy.thinkific.com/ Dr. McCarthy currently has 4 free short lessons and two paid courses online. She'll be adding a few more in the coming months! CLICK the link above TO START LEARNING TODAY ... Meet Dr. McCarthy and Precision Medicine Advisors https://www.precisionmedicineadvisors.com/resources/ Jeanette McCarthy, MPH, PhD is a UC Berkeley trained genetic epidemiologist and spent the early part of her career in industry at Millennium Pharmaceuticals before transitioning to academia. She currently holds adjunct faculty positions at UCSF and Duke University. Her previous research had focused on the genetic underpinnings of complex diseases, both infectious and chronic. More recently, she has become a leading educator in the field of genomic and precision medicine. Jeanette helped launch the first consumer-facing magazine in this field, Genome, and served as Editor-in-Chief from 2014-2016. She developed the first MOOC on precision medicine, offered through Coursera, and teaches at UCSF and UC Berkeley Extension as well. Jeanette is coauthor of the book, Precision Medicine: A Guide to Genomics in Clinical Practice (from McGraw Hill Education). Connect with Jeanette on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanette-mccarthy-25160852?trk=hp-identity-name) Connect with Jeanette here; https://www.precisionmedicineadvisors.com Other Resources Mentioned https://precision-medicine-academy.thinkific.com/ http://www.precisionmedicineadvisors.com/resources/ © 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/.

Today we are joined by two exceptional Concierge Medicine Physicians and members of the American College of Private Physicians (ACPP.md). Meet Dr. Jeff 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. Meet Thomas W. LaGrelius, MD, FAAFP Dr. LaGrelius has been a board-certified specialist in family medicine since 1977 and geriatric medicine since 1990. He completed his most recent family medicine board recertification in 2014 and his geriatrics recertification in 2010. Dr. LaGrelius graduated from the University of Washington Medical School in Seattle, serving his internship and residency at the University of Southern California Medical Center. He is a staff member at two hospitals: Torrance Memorial Medical Center, where he served for six terms as chairman of the Department of Family Practice, and on courtesy staff at Little Company of Mary Torrance Hospital.Being a family physician is a great privilege, and he carries it with great responsibility. It is not a part-time job. It is a full-time calling to which Dr. LaGrelius has devoted his life – a decision he made as a youth. To him, it is the most interesting, challenging and rewarding of all professions. Tom is also the current President of The American College of Private Physicians (ACPP.md) which is the premier professional society for established, successfully functioning direct practices. Our network of leading doctors is dedicated to improving best practices for all our members through topical educational programing, exclusive cost savings on today's most effective practice management resources, new patient travel care coverage and efficient marketing services that elevate a doctor's online visibility. The ACPP believes the investment in membership is returned through improved practice management and patient care. The ACPP was launched by leaders in the field and pioneers in medicine who are strong political advocates for the industry at both the state and federal level. For more information, please contact www.acpp.md. Resources Mentioned www.acpp.md www.skyparkpfc.com https://glenvillemedicalconciergecare.com/jeffrey-s-puglisi-md/ www.glenvillemedicalconciergecare.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/.

We sat down for a very special interview with our good friend Dr. Stephen C Schimpff, MD, MACP. Former CEO of the University of Maryland Medical Center, author of the books shown above, former senior investigator at the National Cancer Institute; former head of infectious diseases and director of the University of Maryland Greenabaum Cancer Center, Professor of Medicine and Public Policy at the University of Maryland, former chair Board of Governors of NIH Clinical Center, -- along with a life long love of nature and a frequent visitor to Canaan Valley in West Virginia with my wife of 53 years. Stephen C Schimpff, MD, MACP. Blog: Medical Megatrends and the Future of Medicine http://medicalmegatrends.blogspot.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/.

Today we sit down for a 2-part interview with a good friend and a gifted educator, Dr. Jeanette McCarthy. In this series we discuss some of the trends and factors impacting the genetic testing landscape, what does the genetic testing landscape currently look like and what's happening with the FDA and its regulation of genetic tests? IN part two, we discuss what are some of the trends we're seeing in terms of what genetic testing companies are offering and to whom and how will the integration of precision medicine testing and technology impact patients and Physicians in the future. I'm so excited she's our guest today. Free (and Paid) ONLINE COURSES AVAILABLE: https://precision-medicine-academy.thinkific.com/ Dr. McCarthy currently has 4 free short lessons and two paid courses online. She'll be adding a few more in the coming months! CLICK the link above TO START LEARNING TODAY ... Meet Dr. McCarthy and Precision Medicine Advisors https://www.precisionmedicineadvisors.com/resources/ Jeanette McCarthy, MPH, PhD is a UC Berkeley trained genetic epidemiologist and spent the early part of her career in industry at Millennium Pharmaceuticals before transitioning to academia. She currently holds adjunct faculty positions at UCSF and Duke University. Her previous research had focused on the genetic underpinnings of complex diseases, both infectious and chronic. More recently, she has become a leading educator in the field of genomic and precision medicine. Jeanette helped launch the first consumer-facing magazine in this field, Genome, and served as Editor-in-Chief from 2014-2016. She developed the first MOOC on precision medicine, offered through Coursera, and teaches at UCSF and UC Berkeley Extension as well. Jeanette is coauthor of the book, Precision Medicine: A Guide to Genomics in Clinical Practice (from McGraw Hill Education). Connect with Jeanette on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanette-mccarthy-25160852?trk=hp-identity-name) Connect with Jeanette here; https://www.precisionmedicineadvisors.com Other Resources Mentioned https://precision-medicine-academy.thinkific.com/ http://www.precisionmedicineadvisors.com/resources/ © 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/.

We sat down for a 2-part interview with a good friend and a gifted educator, Dr. Jeanette McCarthy. In this series we discuss some of the trends and factors impacting the genetic testing landscape, what does the genetic testing landscape currently look like and what's happening with the FDA and its regulation of genetic tests? IN part two, we discuss what are some of the trends we're seeing in terms of what genetic testing companies are offering and to whom and how will the integration of precision medicine testing and technology impact patients and Physicians in the future. I'm so excited she's our guest today. Free (and Paid) ONLINE COURSES AVAILABLE: https://precision-medicine-academy.thinkific.com/ Dr. McCarthy currently has 4 free short lessons and two paid courses online. She'll be adding a few more in the coming months! CLICK the link above TO START LEARNING TODAY ... Meet Dr. McCarthy and Precision Medicine Advisors https://www.precisionmedicineadvisors.com/resources/ Jeanette McCarthy, MPH, PhD is a UC Berkeley trained genetic epidemiologist and spent the early part of her career in industry at Millennium Pharmaceuticals before transitioning to academia. She currently holds adjunct faculty positions at UCSF and Duke University. Her previous research had focused on the genetic underpinnings of complex diseases, both infectious and chronic. More recently, she has become a leading educator in the field of genomic and precision medicine. Jeanette helped launch the first consumer-facing magazine in this field, Genome, and served as Editor-in-Chief from 2014-2016. She developed the first MOOC on precision medicine, offered through Coursera, and teaches at UCSF and UC Berkeley Extension as well. Jeanette is coauthor of the book, Precision Medicine: A Guide to Genomics in Clinical Practice (from McGraw Hill Education). Connect with Jeanette on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanette-mccarthy-25160852?trk=hp-identity-name) Connect with Jeanette here; https://www.precisionmedicineadvisors.com Other Resources Mentioned https://precision-medicine-academy.thinkific.com/ http://www.precisionmedicineadvisors.com/resources/ © 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/.

Today our special guest is Shareef Mahdavi, CEO of SM2 Strategic. Shareef's career has been focused on helping doctors be better in their chosen profession. SM2 helps clients be better and smarter in the marketing of elective self-pay procedures. Shareef has worked with numerous medical device companies and start-ups and has advised thousands of doctors over his career. In today's interview, we discuss How and Why Doctors Should See Each Patient As A Customer. We'll talk about why this is a challenging concept to embrace in healthcare, provide examples of where this is working and examine specifically how Doctors can "Turn their Medical Office into a Memorable Customer/Patient Experience." A frequent speaker and author, Shareef was recognized for his work to improve the patient experience as recipient of the 2011 Experience Management Award, given annually by Experience Economy authors Pine and Gilmore in recognition of leadership in customer experience. Beginning as a management trainee at SmithKline Beckman, Shareef rose through sales and marketing roles at Allergan Humphrey (now Zeiss) and went on to lead the marketing launch at VISX, developer of the LASIK laser. He started SM2 Strategic in 2001 to help doctors and companies build demand for services and procedures where patients pay directly, broadly described as self-pay or elective healthcare. Since then, has helped more than 50 companies and thousands of doctors. The firm's focus has expanded in recent years to include helping doctors make better financial decisions regarding daily operations as well as the future of their practices. Resources: You can connect with Shareef Mahdavi and his firm at www.sm2strategic.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/.

Today we sit down with Dr. Sherika Newman. This is an uniquely different topic that we're talking about today as we discuss Palliative Care in the practice and healthcare space of Concierge Medicine. According to the WHO, an estimated 40 million people are in need of palliative care each year, 78% of them people live in low- and middle-income countries. Worldwide, only about 14% of people who need palliative care currently receive it. ... Early palliative care reduces unnecessary hospital admissions and the use of health services.[1] Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients (adults and children) and their families who are facing problems associated with life-threatening illness. It prevents and relieves suffering through the early identification, correct assessment and treatment of pain and other problems, whether physical, psychosocial or spiritual. Dr. Sherika Newman is the physician every patient deserves. With a gentle spirit and a listening ear, she pours love into every patient experience. For Dr. Newman, palliative care is not just a practice; it's a calling. After attending Nova Southeastern College of Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, FL, she completed her Family Medicine residency in 2008. In 2009, she finished her Fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine at Broward Health. Since then, Dr. Newman has played a leading role in both inpatient and outpatient palliative medicine including operating her own private practice from 2009-2011, leading the Lee Memorial Hospital Q-Life Palliative Medicine Program from 2011 until 2014 and managing at Emory University as the Palliative Site Director of Emory Saint Joseph Hospital until July 2017. Her experience has earned her the recognition to serve as a national leader in palliative care. RELATED STORY Differences Between Palliative Care and Hospice [2] In 2012, Dr. Newman was a nominee for the Robert Wood Johnson Leadership Award. She has also left her mark on the Florida Physician's Orders for Life-Sustaining Therapy (POLST). With Dr. Newman, you get more than just a physician; she has a heart for the people. She is a public speaker who uses local and regional platforms to educate communities on Palliative Care including an appearance on ABC affiliate WZVN in Fort Myers, where she spoke openly about compassionate care. With Doctors In The Family, Dr. Newman offers patients a double dose of compassion and experience. Practicing alongside her colleague, Michelle Evans, the two bring nearly two decades of success to family medicine. Dr. Newman gives patients the personal touch providing an intimate restorative experience. "It's about our family caring for your family," she said. The care Dr. Newman provides is unforgettable. She brings patients peace and comfort during the most difficult times of their lives. She not only heals; she delivers. To connect with Dr. Newman and the practice, Doctor in the Family ... Office: 404-590-0626 http://www.facebook.com/myditf www.myditf.com Doctor in the Family 35 Collier Road NW #185 Atlanta, GA 30309 RESOURCES MENTIONED www.myditf.com Sources and Citations https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/palliative-care https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-are-palliative-care-and-hospice-care © 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/.