Market Overview Women make up just about half the world’s population. While 80% of household healthcare spending decision is made by women, throughout history, women’s health has taken a backseat to men’s health, especially women’s needs beyond reproduction. The trend is changing. In the last 5 years, the investment in technology solutions for women’s health has finally reached $100 million a year. In addition to technology VC investment, we have seen heightened interest from major payers in partnering with groups of specialists(not just OB/GYNs) in developing new models of holistic delivery of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions that affect a woman’s physical and emotional well-being. These health issues
read postThe white paper is a short and sweet introduction to Concierge medicine in the United States, with term definitions, different nuances, and various key stats. It also addressed the specific challenges and opportunities in this “unofficial” specialty. Read on if… You are a physician seeking an alternative delivery model as you are tired of dealing with insurance or government payer paperwork. You are an employer who provides employer-sponsored health plans and wishes to elevate the effectiveness of your healthcare investment by providing higher quality “Preventive Healthcare” rather than “Reactive Sick Care” (which is usually XX times more expensive per encounter). (As Concierge medicine has a “cousin” called “Direct Primary Care”, similar principal but more cost-effective.
read postIs Your Practice Leaving Money on the Table by Not Adding Aesthetics? Our population is getting older. In short, your patients are actively seeking innovative ways to stay healthier, live longer and look younger without the risk of surgery. As a medical practice, if you haven’t explored the options of adding aesthetics to serve your patients – and amp up your practice revenue along the way – you are behind the competitive curve.
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