In our fast-paced world that is seeing an increasing demand for service, timeliness, and attention to detail, it’s no surprise that we’re seeing a trend towards concierge medicine. This growing model of healthcare is one in which patients pay an annual or monthly fee for direct access to their physician. This means no more waiting […]
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As an executive, your time is valuable. You don’t have time to waste sitting in a doctor’s waiting room for hours on end, only to be rushed through your appointment. That’s why concierge medicine may be the right choice for you. Concierge physicians are available to answer when you call, check with other providers you […]
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In this episode, Dr. Joel Bessmer discusses some of precautions that people should take while spending time outdoors. Ticks can be major disease spreaders, and we discuss the importance of checking yourself often, removing a tick when one is discovered, and how to monitor your symptoms if you think you have been bitten.
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In this episode of Beyond the Script, Dr. Joel Bessmer and Ryne Bessmer are joined by Dr. Scott Pope, CEO of ROAMD. We discuss some of the differences between Concierge Medicine & Direct Primary Care, and the importance of having a trusted network – or tribe – of likeminded physicians. To learn more about ROAMD’s […]
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Dr. Joel Bessmer explains what Hypertension is, why more than 100 million Americans have it, and ways that it can be treated. In 2017, the AHA moved the goalpost for diagnosing stage 1 hypertension from 140/90 to 130/80. We discuss why they made this decision. Is 130/80 really hypertension, or is the healthcare system incentivized […]
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When was the last time you had an annual medical exam? How long did the doctor spend with you? In this episode, we’re joined by Scott Semrad to talk about his experience as a new Members.MD patient, and his first two-hour exam.
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In this episode, Dr. Joel Bessmer discusses his take on America’s “sick” healthcare system. Our healthcare system creates adverse incentives for physicians, and until we fix this, we’ll continue to struggle to inspire physicians to choose primary care.
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In our inaugural episode of Beyond the Script, Dr. Joel Bessmer and Ryne Bessmer talk about Concierge Medicine, the Endothelium, and a question on MonkeyPox.
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