The DocPreneur Leadership Podcast

Patient loyalty in medical offices today is hanging on by a thread some experts and Physicians are saying. Most primary care and family medical offices are struggling to modernize their practice amidst shrinking reimbursement, increasing overhead and administrative hassles. That's translating to no improvements in the primary care and family medicine customer service experience. Add to that there are more and more hoops Patients need to jump through as well and Patients are fed up with that and willing to try something and someone new. The question is what will primary care and family medicine look like for our grandkids, or even our kids in 15-years? I'm not optimistic. Will more Patients gravitate to using NPs and PAs in the years ahead? The numbers, the rhetoric and even some experts the past couple of years predict the wind is blowing in that direction.    Wolters Kluwer writes[2] ... NP (including nurse anesthetists and midwives) employment is forecasted to grow at a rate of 45% from now until 2030 while PA employment is expected to grow at a rate of 31%. Both rates are much higher than the average growth rate of 0.7% for all occupations predicted by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.   According to Sanjula Jain, Ph.D., who in 2021 wrote an article entitled "Patients are Consumers, and Consumers are not Loyal: An Overview of Loyalty in Healthcare vs. Other Industries" he writes ... Consumers are inherently “splitters”, even in healthcare. For providers seeking to build stronger relationships with consumers in their markets, the question then becomes, even if an individual interacted with your brand for a single visit and reported a great experience (e.g., HCAPHS), are they still seeking out other brands for similar services?[1]   “Patient Burnout … is a cancer growing in our healthcare culture that few have the courage or want to treat with hospitality and customer service. Patient burnout plagues our communities. We don’t look forward to seeing a Doctor or even know the medical staff by name like we used to. If I have to go to a Doctor’s office where he/she has to look at my medical chart every time I visit the practice, that’s not okay with me. Instead, we as Patients put on an invisible suit of armor and we prepare for a metaphorical battle about our rights, the cost, our time and more. In the majority of medical office environments you and I may visit today or tomorrow, there is rarely anyone or anything advocating for the Patient other than the Doctor. And that is unremarkable. I want a Doctor [and culture] that is remarkable and that would bring my family and I back again and again. I want to brag about my Doctor to others. I want my Doctor’s office to be as inviting to my family and I as having a conversation with an old friend in our living room. Today, that is rare. I understand that isn’t everyone’s expectation of their Doctor’s office and that’s okay. But for those in healthcare that would rather stand in the back of a room with their arms crossed or sit behind a keyboard and dissect the premise of patient burnout and targeted solutions your peers are trying to use to treat this common complaint and want to do something about it and then say they're elitist or ‘this is just not how we’ve always done it’, they miss the point and bury the pronouncement of the cure to patient burnout which is ... we need more medical environments and entrepreneurial Physicians that also desire to curate healthy staff cultures and each day wake up and try to work in a medical office model that marries the Hippocratic Oath to the Golden Rule. It just so happens that some in Concierge Medicine are already doing that and I think that is remarkable and moreover, worth remarking to others about.” ~Editor, Concierge Medicine Today   SOURCES Patients are Consumers, and Consumers are not Loyal: An Overview of Loyalty in Healthcare vs. Other Industries; June 6, 2021; By Sanjula Jain, Ph.D.; https://www.trillianthealth.com/insights/the-compass/patients-are-consumers-and-consumers-are-not-loyal Wolters Kluwer; JANUARY 06, 2020 NPs and PAs by the numbers: the data behind America’s frontline healthcare providers; https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/expert-insights/nps-and-pas-by-the-numbers-the-data-behind-americas-frontline-healthcare-providers   © 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/.

Most medical offices dismiss the idea of asking for patient feedback or improvement because they assume that visiting the practice in-person today and talking to the Patient about their co-pay or insurance coverage is simply relational enough.   © 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/.

There’s a lot of ways to do this and we think you may just want to pick one that works for you. But, the first step in the listening process is important and it’s often omitted or removed in medical offices because face-to-face interactions with Patients are presumed to be communicative and relational. But in fact, most Patients and Physicians today would agree that visiting a Doctor’s office (outside of those in Concierge Medicine and a few other models) are anything but environments that Patients would consider relational and communicative.   Most medical offices dismiss the idea of asking for patient feedback or improvement because they assume that visiting the practice in-person today and talking to the Patient about their co-pay or insurance coverage is simply relational enough.   © 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/.

There are so many little details to think about in your practice every single day. Usually the toilet paper quality, waiting room chair stains and bathroom access is not your top priority. Beware however, these are the details that your Patients notice and if these items are unremarkable ... expect remarks online. Here's a few thoughts on what you can do to improve ...   © 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/.

How are you empowering your staff towards delivering an excellent patient experience? Do they feel equipped and trained to help your patients properly? Do you have trouble delegating? We'll unpack the idea of empowering your medical office staff to help reduce some of your daily burden in this podcast episode.   © 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/.

HR and Staff Character Qualities of Physician CEOs   © 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/.

Craig Fowler, Founder & President of the Athenic Group, which helps Hospitals, Medical Practice Owners, UCs, Nurses, PAs, Doctors and others solve their healthcare recruiting challenges through dedicated Physician Search and the training and development of your recruiting the right medical staff to fit in well in your practice environment and remain committed for years to come.   Craig is a 20+ year veteran of the physician recruiting industry; including holding senior leadership roles with several of the largest retained physician recruiting firms in the country. He is a former President of the National Association of Physician Recruiters (NAPR) and is a sought after speaker and trainer on physician recruitment processes and trends.   He has also received accolades from respected healthcare organizations and associations such as: TEAMHealth, Tenet Healthcare, Piedmont Healthcare, Memorial Hermann Hospital, UT Chattanooga, Medical College of Georgia, Physician Hospitals of America, American Academy of Private Physicians, Concierge Medicine Today Forum. Some of his media credits include: NBC News, New England Journal of Medicine, Becker’s Healthcare, Neurology Today, MGMA, NAMPC, Concierge Medicine Today, NAPR, and AAPPR (formerly ASPR).   ATHENIC GROUP 220 N Jeff Davis Dr, Ste 4 Fayetteville, GA 30214 Office: 404-580-3443 cfowler@athenicgroup.com   Recruitment Services   Our recruitment services division functions as a boutique search firm specializing in physician and provider recruitment. We use the same resources large retained firms’ use, but we take a more tailored and personal approach. Training & Development Our training and development division offers a range of services to help improve your recruitment team’s performance, therefore decreasing your need for outsourced recruitment. Services range from skills evaluation, rookie recruiter training, team development, training workshops and ongoing coaching.   Complementary Services   Our primary focus is to help your practice, facility and community by improving the lives of those who seek healthcare from you. Other complementary services that we offer include: Expert Marketing Services, Succession Planning/Consulting for the Concierge and Direct Primary Care Practice, Expert Witness Testimony Services, and Search Evaluation & Consultation Services.   www.AthenicGroup.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/.

What You Will Learn In This Podcast   Patients typically encounter a Physician who is tired, over worked, over committed and stressed. If we really want to address Physician Burnout why don't we start equipping and teaching Physicians about creating healthy organizational cultures that lead to improved Organizational Health and creates Physician-leaders we'd all like to say 'That's my Doctor.'   © 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 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.   RESOURCES MENTIONED https://simourdesign.com/about-us/ https://www.instagram.com/simourdesign/ https://www.facebook.com/simourdesign www.simourdesign.com www.members.fordoctorsforum.org/ https://simourdesign.com/contact-us/     © 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/.

"During the busiest social gathering and story-telling season of the year, the topic of healthcare will come up multiple times! What *story* are your patients going to share with their co-workers, neighbors, family and friends?! These are potentially your future Patients. The stories are endless but bottom line, you need to leave your Patients with a positive story to tell this holiday season about you! Why? Because the best Doctors of our future are going to be the ones that start to see their Patients as their friends and the more personable you are, the more remarkable you will become!" ~Editor, Concierge Medicine Today   Revised December 2, 2022   © 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/.   © 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/.