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these past few months. Perhaps a better metaphor would be those skiers
that fly off the "runway" doing flips and and all kinds of fancy things... landing miraculously on their feet with a smile on their face,exhausted but exhilarated!
America's healthcare
delivery system is changing by the day. There is legislation on the
books and regulations on the way. There are court cases on the docket
and CMS and Congress can't decide what they want to do. BUT...private physicians are moving along doing what we do best and taking care
of patients, professionals all the way. It is clear that the
decision to work for our patients is the only way to continue on the
road to professional autonomy and quality patient care.
AAPP
has recently joined with cardiovascular
disease prevention pioneers Bale and Doneen to advance our
opportunity to provide the most advanced preventive care in the nation.
We are on a mission to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Many of our
members took the Bale/Doneen course in heart attack and stroke
prevention and walked away invigorated and excited to get back to our
offices to start saving lives. We are
co-hosting the Bale and Doneen reunion at the Cleveland Clinic in
August. They are working with the Cleveland Clinic to provide the
absolute most up to date laboratory analysis of a patient's vascular
condition. AAPP members get a discount on the course and I have to say I
can think of no better way to invest your money. This was an
incredible investment in my own life and in my patients' lives. Please
take the time to have
a look and sign up for the course yourself! The next certification
program is in September.
We are on
our way to Kiawah Island, SC for an incredible
conference on June 26, 2010. The agenda is full of great
discussions about getting started in private medicine, the marketing of
our practices, new IT opportunities, and a wonderful chance to network
with your colleagues from all over the country. Space is limited, so
please register TODAY.
Take the time to look at the AAPP
website. There is more news than I can incorporate into this small
space. Also, contact us if you have a moment... let us know what we can do to help you. |
MEMBER BENEFITS IN ACTION | |
 AAPP is proud to
highlight Technology Leasing Concepts - its preferred Leasing Partner. AAPP member Dr. Gary Blume, of Bothell,
Washington, recently worked with TLC and a host of other AAPP sponsors, including
FotoFinder and SonoSite, to equip his practice with the most current,
high-level screening technologies available today.
 Said Gary, “AAPP has been crucial to us
finding these innovative and important medical technologies, and finding
a
company through which we can lease them at very reasonable fees... also important is the wealth of good ideas and practical knowledge
that
comes from being part of AAPP. Anyone who is going into or who currently practices private medicine and is not part of AAPP would be wise to
join."
Technology Leasing Concepts provides a personalized approach
to help AAPP members obtain the latest and greatest technologies as easily,
efficiently, and economically as possible.
A wide variety of products and systems are available to best meet your
needs, whether you are just starting a practice or are committed to keeping
your existing practice cutting-edge. TLC
is able to offer competitive pricing and one line of credit for multiple
products, and often does not require a down payment. Leased assets can be managed on their
website, www.tlc96.com, and specialized
reports and invoicing are also available.
TLC is ready to provide you with the high-level experience and care that you, in turn, provide for your
patients. For more information, please contact Cathy Redford at 804-897-0200 ext. 307 or cathy@tlc96.com.
In short: the best possible tools are essential to
practicing the best possible medicine, and AAPP sponsors are poised to provide them. |
Keeping Members Informed:
what you need to know about opting out - PECOS
Opportunities:
Great opportunity for Family
Practice Doctor, Med/Peds
San Francisco based private medical practice, Current Health, is seeking
board certified Family Practice or Med/Peds physician to join its
established primary care practice. In this practice model, you will be
able to spend more time with your patients as well as have more personal
time. You will be fully supported and have a competitive full time
salary with benefits and additional earning potential. Click on the link above to learn more.
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CURRENT AAPP NEWS | |
AAPP has hosted three regional meetings already in 2010:
Scottsdale, AZ; New York, NY; and San Francisco, CA. Kiawah Island, SC is just around the
corner! Each meeting has seen
approximately 100 attendees, with numbers continuing to grow, just as the
meetings themselves get better and better.
The goal of these conferences is to assist individuals seeking to understand
what it takes to launch and grow a private practice. To this end, AAPP recruits a variety of
professionals to discuss different private practice models, as well as to
address areas of concern ranging from business problems and branding to
physician-specific issues such as health insurance and medical equipment. Doctors in established practices and others who are planning their transition to private medicine all leave these meetings having received great value.
Feedback from these events has been very positive; Sign up for our
next event in Kiawah Island, SC.
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 June 26, 2010 – Kiawah
Island, SC –
Regional Summit
Join us in Kiawah Island, SC for another information-packed event!
If you have ever worried that the health care system is
broken and that your current model of practice is potentially unsustainable, it
would be a wise investment of your time to meet and learn from a rapidly
growing family of physicians who have charted a different course for the future
of their practices and their relationships with their patients. The Regional Summit
on Concierge Medicine is just that opportunity for you. If you have already committed to a future in private
medicine, this is your opportunity to share experiences and best practices with
other physician entrepreneurs that are on the same journey. You will hear from
some of the most seasoned experts in the country on topics ranging from growing
your practice to the implications of the proposed legislation on private
medicine.
Visit our website for
more information or to register.
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August 14-16 – Cleveland,OH –
Cleveland Heart Clinic Annual Summer Symposium.
The AAPP is honored to co-host an event at the Cleveland Clinic: “Where Inflammation Meets Lipids” -- A variety of esteemed
speakers will present, including Tommy Thompson, Former Secretary of Dept. of Health and Human Services. Topics will focus
on lipoproteins and inflammation and better assessment of patients’ risk for
Cardiovascular Disease, and will also include broader information such as
lifestyle intervention. AAPP’s own Tom
Blue will give an overview and industry outlook on the topic of private
medicine.
Click here to sign
up or learn more.
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 The Journal of Private
MedicineYou don’t have to go anywhere for this one… but it is
certainly an event! The first issue of
the Journal of Private Medicine will be released this summer. As an AAPP
member, one of your benefits is the priority receipt of this publication. The Journal
of Private Medicine seeks to improve the lives of patients and their
physicians by emphasizing strategies which enhance patient care and balance the
art, science, and business of medicine. Discussions will include, but are not
limited to: physician/patient communication, patient care in a multitude of
settings, social responsibility, optimal technology use, and business practices
within the context of private/concierge medicine – all issues of relevance to
you, brought to you by fellow AAPP member Dr. John Kihm!
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| | Member Testimonials "First of all, we loved the enthusiasm by everyone at AAPP, especially Marcy and Tom and you of course. It is refreshing to be around people with that kind of passion who want to practice medicine the right way. The whole morning panel of physicians really was great and we appreciated their excitement for putting patients first.
Everyone was very friendly as well. In a nutshell you guys created a great environment. We also liked the fact that the different vendors were present. It showed that the organization is more than just social networking but also truly is concerned with aiding physicians in managing a successful direct-pay practice. We were able to see that the AAPP will truly be able to help us maneuver around the difficulties of starting a new practice."
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