Research and Markets: Concierge or Retainer Medical Practice: How to Evaluate & Start a Retainer Practice 2013

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/pc4dqd/concierge_or) has announced the addition of the "Concierge or Retainer Medical Practice: How to Evaluate & Start a Retainer Practice 2013" report to their offering.

“Concierge or Retainer Medical Practice: How to Evaluate & Start a Retainer Practice 2013”

A how-to' plan for a concierge or retainer medical practice. Concierge, boutique, premier, platinum or retainer medical practices are being carved out of existing solo and group practices to permit time to provide expanded preventive services and practice amenities not available in a traditional practice. At the same time, when successful, physician income rises to several times the previous level.

This publication contains the information needed to evaluate the pros and cons of converting to a retainer medical practice, income potential, how to' strategies, ethical considerations, options, example letters to patients and colleagues, practice press release examples, references, legal and other resources.

Key Topics Covered:

Preface, Disclaimers, Other important information

Introduction, financial models

Adverse selection issues

Home and work-site visits

Home care as an alternative option to a concierge practice

History

State insurance regulators

Ethical guidelines, AMA

Considerations before launching a retainer practice

Processes necessary to establish a retainer practice

Core issues in a patient retainer agreement or contract

Example letters to patients

Example letter to professional colleagues

Brochures - example

OIG alert letter

Provider alert - Physician involvement in diagnostic clinics

Additional retainer practice strategies

HealthAccessRI

Press Releases - an example from an interesting concierge practice

References and resources

Retainer Practice Notes

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