Affluent consumers have recovered from the recession, but their willingness to spend is reserved, according to a new report from Unity Marketing. For concierge physicians seeking to attract member subscribers to their programs, this message couldn’t be more timely or important. The new attitude towards wealth and spending seen from affluents will affect the...
Concierge Medicine and Direct Practice Business Models in Canada
Is Canada the only country of 195 countries in the world where people are not free to choose which services and how they wish to purchase healthcare? The Alberta-based College of Physicians and Surgeons reported that new rules passed recently (last week) will require doctors who join or form concierge medical practices to continue...
Update your physician office financial policies to face new collections challenges
Language you can use to update your physician office financial policies for 2015 to face new collections challenges associated with high deductible plans The ACA and policies issued through the new health insurance exchanges come with steeper patient financial responsibilities, including high-deductibles and higher co-insurance (often up to 50%). This places more emphasis on...