Dr. Dave speaks on the concept of Direct Practice Medicine.
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Access Updates, Sept 2009
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Dr Pullano answers some questions about the upcoming flu season as it relates to the new swine flu vaccine. In addition, there is information about how to quantify your fitness level with The Citadel’s new Human Performance Lab which calculates your body fat composition and Vo2Max. Also, you will find information about the latest in both osteoporosis prevention and hemorrhoid treatment.
A New Plan For Healthcare - Dr. Garrison Bliss
Dr. Garrsion Bliss, one of the original founders of Concierge Medicine, speaks to Fox Business News on the signifcant gap that Concierge or Retainer Medicine can fill in providing cost-effective medical coverage for both insured and uninsured patients. Dr. Bliss speaks to the ability of Concierge Medicine to reduce overall healthcare costs in conjunction with high patient satisfaction due to 24/7 coverage and personal relationships between physicians and patients. To view the interview go to:
http://clipclip.co.cc/a-new-plan-for-health-care/
Dr Bliss has founded Qliance, a Seattle based Retainer Medicine clinic focused on a lower price point for uninsured patients. His practice has proven to be an excellent source for high outcomes and low cost for patients struggling to have access to and afford medical care. See his website at:
Access Update, June 2009
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Dr Dave writes about his close friend’s journey through his treatment of esophageal cancer and his statistic breaking results in just 3 months.  Also, a patient of the Mt Pleasant office shares her experience with MUSC Healthy Charleston Challenge, her weight loss and resulting career choice.
“If All Doctors Had More Time to Listen” - NY Times Article - June 6, 2009
“Despite Recession, Personalized Health Care Remains in Demand” NY Times Article - May 10, 2009
Dr. Albenberg On Electronic Age of Medicine - Post and Courier
Access Updates, February 2009
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Read our patient, Phil Waggoner’s, candid journey as he describes emotions, procedures, trials and successes throughout his battle (and victory!) with colon cancer. In light of heart health month, Dr. Pullano debunks some overstated health benefits of certain popular supplements. We also unveal a simple alternative to surgery called Ultroid for those patients suffering from hemorrhoids.
What’s Your Number?
Click here to read Dr. Dave’s article about physician patient loads published in America’s leading practice manangement journal, Physicians Practice. Dr. Dave reflects on his former life of caring for 3,500 patients and compares this to the quality of care received by his current patient family of 300. He will be a regular columnist for this publication and we look forward to bringing you these articles on a regular basis.
The Value of Direct Practice Models
Chris Ewin, MD briefly discusses the importance of primary care and recent changes in how this care is being delivered throughout the country.
