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<channel><title><![CDATA[CHOICE MD - Blog]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.ccpmd.com/blog]]></link><description><![CDATA[Blog]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:03:10 -0700</pubDate><generator>EditMySite</generator><item><title><![CDATA[How Flexible Concierge Models Are Supporting Physician Sustainability and Patient Experience]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.ccpmd.com/blog/how-flexible-concierge-models-are-supporting-physician-sustainability-and-patient-experience]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.ccpmd.com/blog/how-flexible-concierge-models-are-supporting-physician-sustainability-and-patient-experience#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:29:34 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ccpmd.com/blog/how-flexible-concierge-models-are-supporting-physician-sustainability-and-patient-experience</guid><description><![CDATA[CCP and our client, Timothy P. Seibert, MPH,&nbsp;Chief Administrative Officer &amp; Executive Director &mdash; Primary Care Initiative, Weill Cornell Medicine&nbsp;participated in a podcast at Becker's 16th Annual Meeting.&nbsp;&nbsp;In this 9-minute podcast they d&#8203;iscuss how hybrid concierge programs can improve physician satisfaction, enhance patient experience, and create sustainable revenue streams while maintaining equitable access to care.&nbsp;&#8203;&#8203;Click to listen!   	 		  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">CCP and our client, Timothy P. Seibert, MPH,&nbsp;<span style="color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88)">Chief Administrative Officer &amp; Executive Director &mdash; Primary Care Initiative, Weill Cornell Medicine</span>&nbsp;participated in a podcast at Becker's 16th Annual Meeting.&nbsp;&nbsp;In this 9-minute podcast they d&#8203;<span style="color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88)">iscuss how hybrid concierge programs can improve physician satisfaction, enhance patient experience, and create sustainable revenue streams while maintaining equitable access to care.&nbsp;<br />&#8203;<br />&#8203;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-flexible-concierge-models-are-supporting-physician/id1452376188?i=1000764531826" target="_blank">Click to listen!</a></span></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.ccpmd.com/uploads/1/3/6/6/136661582/tim-seibert-webcard_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><strong><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">Timothy P. Seibert, MPH<br />&#8203;Weill Cornell Medicine</span></strong></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.ccpmd.com/uploads/1/3/6/6/136661582/elgart-webcard_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><strong>Keith Elgart<br />Concierge Choice Physicians</strong><br /></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[​The “Aha Moment” for Health Systems]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.ccpmd.com/blog/the-aha-moment-for-health-systems]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.ccpmd.com/blog/the-aha-moment-for-health-systems#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:12:16 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ccpmd.com/blog/the-aha-moment-for-health-systems</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  It starts with curiosity, mixed with a healthy dose of skepticism. That&rsquo;s how business administrators at health systems tend to approach us at Concierge Choice Physicians (CCP). And we understand why. There are thousands of patients, physicians, board members and the reputation of a large delivery system on the line. And we all know that some things seem too good to be true.But what if some things ARE true? And what if you c [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:42.48291571754%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.ccpmd.com/uploads/1/3/6/6/136661582/istock-1157376678_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:57.51708428246%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">It starts with curiosity, mixed with a healthy dose of skepticism. That&rsquo;s how business administrators at health systems tend to approach us at Concierge Choice Physicians (CCP). And we understand why. There are thousands of patients, physicians, board members and the reputation of a large delivery system on the line. And we all know that some things seem too good to be true.<br /><br />But what if some things ARE true? And what if you could test them, just to be sure, before you committed?&nbsp;</span><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">&nbsp;</span></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">Concierge Choice Physicians is the leading service provider for membership medicine programs in large medical groups, hospital systems and healthcare organizations. The reason&nbsp;why we are so successful in this market is because of our no-risk approach that allows business administrators to understand the program and how it operates before committing.</span><br /><br /><strong>Here&rsquo;s how:</strong><br /><br /><strong>Start a pilot program.</strong><ul><li>It doesn&rsquo;t cost anything to try out a CCP model. We absorb all the costs to develop, launch and market a program.</li><li>Our flexible approach means no patients are dismissed or relocated. The structure and patient panel of a practice remain intact.</li><li>You can select a small cohort of physicians to launch&mdash;even just one. We have deep data analytics that can help you select the right physician(s) to start with.</li><li>Get a feel for how the program operates. See the revenue it generates. Monitor patient and physician satisfaction.</li></ul><br /><strong>And then have your &ldquo;Aha Moment,&rdquo; as we like to call it.</strong><ul><li>Your success is our success at CCP. That&rsquo;s how our program is structured. It ensures an ongoing, proactive and collaborative relationship based on trust. Your business is safe in a CCP relationship.</li><li>You maintain control of your program. We don&rsquo;t take over. It&rsquo;s your logo and name on marketing materials (or not, if that&rsquo;s preferred). We work with your team to ensure the program is presented in a way that aligns with your goals.</li><li>Revenue is enhanced for each physician by 35% on average, turning primary care practices from loss leaders into revenue generators.</li><li>Professional satisfaction among participating physicians increases, and other physicians notice. They begin asking about starting a program, too.</li><li>Patients are enthusiastic. It turns out that many patients are seeking this kind of relationship with their doctor.</li></ul><br /><strong>You grow from there.</strong><ul><li>The next cohort of physicians are selected.</li><li>The program is introduced as a physician retention and recruitment tool.</li><li>The revenue generated supports other business goals, including non-profit missions.</li></ul><br />Our challenge is to make clear to decision makers that the first step is simple: a risk-free pilot program. That&rsquo;s our hurdle, but it&rsquo;s getting easier as more and more administrators are seeing health systems succeed with our approach. Once the CCP pilot program is launched, the &ldquo;Aha Moment&rdquo; follows quickly, and then the expansion.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><br />Don&rsquo;t miss the opportunity to generate more revenue while improving physician and patient satisfaction. We&rsquo;d love to chat with you about our pilot programs or connect you with some of our clients at large healthcare organizations. <a href="https://www.ccpmd.com/nguyenvideo.html">Watch a video interview</a> with our client, from one of the largest health systems in the United States, where he discusses his experience starting a pilot program and how he&rsquo;s grown from there.</div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.ccpmd.com/uploads/1/3/6/6/136661582/elgart-7d0a5966-final-2_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:right;"><strong><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">&nbsp;Keith Elgart,&nbsp;Chief Executive Officer,<br />&#8203; Concierge Choice Physicians</span></strong><br />&#8203;</div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">We will also be presenting a panel discussion at Becker&rsquo;s Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026 in Chicago, featuring several of our clients from large hospital networks and healthcare organizations discussing their Concierge Choice programs and roll out.&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:kelgart@ccpmd.com">Contact me</a><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">&nbsp;for more information!&nbsp;</span>&#8203;</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.ccpmd.com/uploads/1/3/6/6/136661582/ccp-logo_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Primary care doctors are burned out, and many are turning to concierge medicine]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.ccpmd.com/blog/primary-care-doctors-are-burned-out-and-many-are-turning-to-concierge-medicine]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.ccpmd.com/blog/primary-care-doctors-are-burned-out-and-many-are-turning-to-concierge-medicine#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:55:45 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ccpmd.com/blog/primary-care-doctors-are-burned-out-and-many-are-turning-to-concierge-medicine</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						         Marketplace recently covered the growing demand for concierge medicine among physicians and patients. Click to read or hear CCP client Dr. John Siedlecki's interview with reporter Marketplace reporter Samantha Fields.    Read More     					 							 		 	  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.ccpmd.com/uploads/1/3/6/6/136661582/published/fpsr-42.jpg?1771261179" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:right"> <a> <img src="https://www.ccpmd.com/uploads/1/3/6/6/136661582/marketplace-logo_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">Marketplace recently covered the growing demand for concierge medicine among physicians and patients. Click to read or hear <strong>CCP client Dr. John Siedlecki's</strong> interview with reporter Marketplace reporter Samantha Fields.</div>  <div style="text-align:center;"><div style="height: 0px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-normal" href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/02/13/concierge-medicine-is-booming" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">Read More</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hybrid Approach to Concierge Medicine: A Quiet Evolution That Should be Making Some Noise]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.ccpmd.com/blog/the-hybrid-approach-to-concierge-medicine-a-quiet-evolution-that-should-be-making-some-noise]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.ccpmd.com/blog/the-hybrid-approach-to-concierge-medicine-a-quiet-evolution-that-should-be-making-some-noise#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:01:10 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ccpmd.com/blog/the-hybrid-approach-to-concierge-medicine-a-quiet-evolution-that-should-be-making-some-noise</guid><description><![CDATA[By Wayne Lipton, Managing Partner, Concierge Choice Physicians   	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  Why do most conversations about Concierge Care fail to mention the one model that is good for all patients, employers, the health systems and even third-party payers?&nbsp; For over twenty years, Concierge Choice Physicians LLC has been creating hybrid membership models for our clients, in which patients can choose to be concierge members or continue as traditional pa [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><strong>By Wayne Lipton, Managing Partner, Concierge Choice Physicians</strong></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:37.4715261959%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.ccpmd.com/uploads/1/3/6/6/136661582/published/lipton-7d0a5862-final-a.jpg?1768251734" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:62.5284738041%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph">Why do most conversations about Concierge Care fail to mention the one model that is good for all patients, employers, the health systems and even third-party payers?&nbsp; For over twenty years, Concierge Choice Physicians LLC has been creating hybrid membership models for our clients, in which patients can choose to be concierge members or continue as traditional patients. Membership is an option, not a requirement. No patients are dismissed or disenfranchised.<br /><br />These hybrid models are generally consistent with maintaining third party payor relationships.<br></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">In fact, one of the nation&rsquo;s largest health insurance companies recently noted:<br /></span><em><br /><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">&ldquo;We will allow our contracted network providers to charge concierge/boutique medicine fees with the following restrictions: You must give members the choice of paying the concierge membership fee.&rdquo;&nbsp;<br /></span></em><br /><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">Concierge care, which allows patients to pay a membership fee for enhanced services from their physicians, is becoming an increasingly popular care delivery option. Many large healthcare groups are adopting our hybrid model, which combines traditional and concierge approaches. This structure supports their strategy of vertical integration (the management of multiple stages of patient care) while retaining referral relationships.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)"><br />Unlike pure concierge practices that significantly limit the number of patients, the hybrid model allows doctors to maintain larger patient panels while still offering premium services to those who opt in. This ensures broader access for all patients and supports organizational growth and business objectives.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)"><br />Healthcare organizations are also using concierge models as a workforce tool. Concierge programs extend the careers of senior physicians. Rather than retiring early, physicians can continue practicing at a pace that suits them for all or part of the day&mdash;seeing patients, mentoring younger physicians, and maintaining revenue and productivity goals.&nbsp; They are also used to incentivize physicians, improve physician satisfaction and even recruit new physicians in competitive markets.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)"><br />Today, Concierge Choice Physicians works with some of the nation&rsquo;s largest physician groups and health systems, helping them implement hybrid programs that meet current market demand. These programs generate substantial revenue with little or no additional expense.<br />&#8203;</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">So why do so few conversations focus on the hybrid approach? Every day, more healthcare delivery systems are recognizing its value. It is a quiet evolution&mdash;one that should be making some noise.</span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The NYT Ethicist Weighs in on Concierge Medicine]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.ccpmd.com/blog/the-nyt-ethicist-weighs-in-on-concierge-medicine]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.ccpmd.com/blog/the-nyt-ethicist-weighs-in-on-concierge-medicine#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:58:38 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ccpmd.com/blog/the-nyt-ethicist-weighs-in-on-concierge-medicine</guid><description><![CDATA[This is a thought-provoking read for anyone thinking about the future of medicine, physician burnout, and why so many doctors are reimagining how they practice.The New York Times Ethicist frames concierge (or membership) medicine not as a moral failing, but as a symptom of a broken health care system. A system where time and thoughtful conversation are undervalued, procedures are rewarded over relationships, and primary care physicians are pushed into 15-minute visits just to keep the lights on. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)">This is a thought-provoking read for anyone thinking about the future of medicine, physician burnout, and why so many doctors are reimagining how they practice.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)">The New York Times Ethicist frames concierge (or membership) medicine not as a moral failing, but as a symptom of a broken health care system. A system where time and thoughtful conversation are undervalued, procedures are rewarded over relationships, and primary care physicians are pushed into 15-minute visits just to keep the lights on. The result is not only frustrated patients, but widespread &ldquo;moral injury&rdquo; among doctors too &mdash; so much so that a 2023 report found one in four U.S. physicians consider leaving clinical medicine altogether.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)">Concierge medicine, the Ethicist argues, is often a way for physicians to step off the hamster wheel and practice the kind of medicine they were trained to provide: attentive, cognitive, relationship-based care. And in many cases, it may keep experienced physicians in practice rather than losing them entirely.</span><br /><span style="color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)">The real ethical challenge isn&rsquo;t individual doctors or patients making personal choices. It&rsquo;s a system that consistently devalues time, attention, and primary care &mdash; and one that ultimately demands policy-level solutions.<br /><br />Click here to read the full article on the NYT:<br /><br /></span><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/20/magazine/concierge-medical-practice-ethics.html" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/20/magazine/concierge-medical-practice-ethics.html</a><span style="color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)"></span><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[​Concierge Medicine Reimagined — A Win for Doctors, Patients and Healthcare Organizations]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.ccpmd.com/blog/concierge-medicine-reimagined-a-win-for-doctors-patients-and-healthcare-organizations]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.ccpmd.com/blog/concierge-medicine-reimagined-a-win-for-doctors-patients-and-healthcare-organizations#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:55:49 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ccpmd.com/blog/concierge-medicine-reimagined-a-win-for-doctors-patients-and-healthcare-organizations</guid><description><![CDATA[       At the recent Becker&rsquo;s CEO+CFO Roundtable, Wayne Lipton, Managing Director of Concierge Choice Physicians (CCP), and Timothy P. Seibert, MPH, Chief Administrative Officer and Executive Director of Primary Care at Weill Cornell Medicine, explored how concierge medicine is evolving and why health systems are embracing it.Lipton outlined the full spectrum of concierge membership models, with a focus on CCP&rsquo;s Hybrid Choice&trade; program&mdash;an innovative, low-risk approach that [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.ccpmd.com/uploads/1/3/6/6/136661582/img-1152-lr_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">At the recent Becker&rsquo;s CEO+CFO Roundtable, Wayne Lipton, Managing Director of Concierge Choice Physicians (CCP), and Timothy P. Seibert, MPH, Chief Administrative Officer and Executive Director of Primary Care at Weill Cornell Medicine, explored how concierge medicine is evolving and why health systems are embracing it.<br />Lipton outlined the full spectrum of concierge membership models, with a focus on CCP&rsquo;s <em>Hybrid Choice&trade;</em> program&mdash;an innovative, low-risk approach that allows physicians to offer concierge-level services to a limited group, while maintaining their traditional practice. Because practices preserve their entire patient panel, existing payer relationships and referral networks, the model works well and is becoming increasingly popular in large, vertically integrated healthcare organizations.<br /><br />Seibert detailed why Weill Cornell Medicine chose to introduce concierge medicine, emphasizing its alignment with organizational priorities including physician satisfaction, patient demand for more personalized care, and the need for more sustainable practice revenue models. He then walked through how the system successfully integrated concierge services, highlighting operational planning, stakeholder communication, and physician engagement as key components.<br />&#8203;<br />Tim concluded with a look at how CCP&rsquo;s Hybrid Choice programs are currently working at Weill Cornell, noting the growth of the program, positive patient feedback, and meaningful benefits for physicians&mdash;particularly around improved work satisfaction and strengthened patient relationships.<br />CCP closed with a call to action: as healthcare organizations face increasing financial and operational pressures, concierge programs&mdash;especially hybrid models&mdash;offer a strategic way to stabilize revenue while elevating the patient and physician experience.</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.ccpmd.com/uploads/1/3/6/6/136661582/img-1131_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[​Preventing Physician Burnout]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.ccpmd.com/blog/preventing-physician-burnout]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.ccpmd.com/blog/preventing-physician-burnout#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:10:08 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ccpmd.com/blog/preventing-physician-burnout</guid><description><![CDATA[       Google &ldquo; preventing physician burnout&rdquo; and half the sources focus on practice management strategies, the other half will lead you to believe you are incomplete unless you have a daily mindfulness practice. And sure, both are important and have value. But maybe there is more to consider&hellip;&nbsp;Here are six ideas for physicians who&rsquo;d like to take a breather from the overwhelming pace and pressure in today&rsquo;s medical practices.&nbsp;Professional enrichment &ndash [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.ccpmd.com/uploads/1/3/6/6/136661582/istock-910730904_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">Google &ldquo; preventing physician burnout&rdquo; and half the sources focus on practice management strategies, the other half will lead you to believe you are incomplete unless you have a daily mindfulness practice. And sure, both are important and have value. But maybe there is more to consider&hellip;<br />&nbsp;<br /><strong>Here are six ideas for physicians who&rsquo;d like to take a breather from the overwhelming pace and pressure in today&rsquo;s medical practices.</strong><br />&nbsp;<br /><u>Professional enrichment</u> &ndash; it may sound counterintuitive to suggest a course, a conference or a book to prevent burnout. But who hasn&rsquo;t stepped away from the stethoscope to learn something new and come back refreshed and reinvigorated to resume practice? One of our clients refers to it as &ldquo;remaining curious&rdquo; in her professional life- we love that!<br />&nbsp;<br /><u>Guard the zone</u> &ndash; most people have a passion, something that soothes the soul, calms the mind and creates separation from the daily grind; it is an activity that gets them &ldquo;in the zone.&rdquo; It might be gardening, painting, running, cooking, dancing. Whatever it is, schedule that time for yourself and strictly guard that time for yourself.<br />&nbsp;<br /><u>Fun</u> &ndash; after all, laughter is the best medicine, isn&rsquo;t it? With your tribe, rediscover some of the activities you enjoyed growing up, like board games, UNO, bowling, bumper cars, mini golf, etc. It may sound silly, but we bet you will laugh hard and feel lighter afterwards.<br />&nbsp;<br /><u>Hug it out</u> &ndash; yes, we all have and need people to share the unique challenges of our day. Venting feels good and feedback is helpful, but most days, a good old-fashioned hug is warranted and just what the doctor ordered.<br />&nbsp;<br /><u>Change the environment, change the perspective</u> &ndash; Yes, a vacation! Not just time off from the office, but a departure from your current physical environment. It doesn&rsquo;t have to be big and complicated or far. Use miles for an overnighter or weekend a few towns away. Exercise, shop and dine in a new environment. Let someone else worry about the housekeeping and cooking so you can recharge. Things <em>look</em> different when you have <em>been </em>someplace different.<br />&nbsp;<br /><u>No news is good news</u> &ndash; Take a break from the ceaseless discourse on TV and social media the last hour of each day, prior to retiring. It may help you fall asleep faster. Or go big and dedicate all day Sunday for a true day of rest.<br />&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;And yes, breath and meditate- of course!<br />&nbsp;<br /><strong>&nbsp;Prevent burnout in your medical practice</strong><br />&nbsp;<br />Whether you&rsquo;re a physician with a private practice, or an administrator of a large medical group or healthcare organization, burnout is taking a toll!<br />&nbsp;<br />CCP&rsquo;s flexible membership models make it easier for physicians to practice at a pace they enjoy, achieve a better work/life balance, and generate substantial new revenue.<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><strong>Contact Concierge Choice Physicians at:<br />877.888.5590 | answers@ccpmd.com | www.ccpmd.com</strong><br />&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br /><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ever wondered what concierge medicine is like?Hear it from CCP clients!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.ccpmd.com/blog/ever-wondered-what-concierge-medicine-is-likehear-it-from-ccp-clients]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.ccpmd.com/blog/ever-wondered-what-concierge-medicine-is-likehear-it-from-ccp-clients#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:31:36 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ccpmd.com/blog/ever-wondered-what-concierge-medicine-is-likehear-it-from-ccp-clients</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  &ldquo;Your days are better, you have more time to spend with patients, the pace is better and you make twice the money. I wish I had done it sooner. Anyone thinking about a Concierge Choice should just do it, don&rsquo;t worry about it.&rdquo;  &mdash;John A. Siedlecki, MDMidlothian, VACCP client since 2014   					 							 		 	      	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  &ldquo;One of my colleagues sugge [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:right"> <a> <img src="https://www.ccpmd.com/uploads/1/3/6/6/136661582/published/fpsr-44.jpg?1753724081" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph">&ldquo;Your days are better, you have more time to spend with patients, the pace is better and you make twice the money. I wish I had done it sooner. Anyone thinking about a Concierge Choice should just do it, don&rsquo;t worry about it.&rdquo;<br /></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:right;"><strong><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">&mdash;John A. Siedlecki, MD</span></strong><br /><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">Midlothian, VA</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">CCP client since 2014</span></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div class="wsite-spacer" style="height:50px;"></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.ccpmd.com/uploads/1/3/6/6/136661582/published/davidoff.jpg?1753724228" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph">&ldquo;One of my colleagues suggested that I try a concierge practice. She had been doing it for years. I spoke with other physicians who did concierge, and it sounded like it would be a good deal. I decided to try it and it indeed turned out to be a good deal!&rdquo;<br /></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:right;"><strong><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">&mdash;Bernard M. Davidoff, MD</span></strong><br /><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">Morristown, NJ</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">CCP client since 2014</span></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div class="wsite-spacer" style="height:50px;"></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.ccpmd.com/uploads/1/3/6/6/136661582/published/mattai-selected.jpg?1753724450" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph">&ldquo;You might be surprised &mdash; there are patients in your population who would really embrace this. Don&rsquo;t discount it or worry that people may not sign up for it, because they may be looking for this. I would say, give it a try. I think it is actually a win-win type of a situation.&rdquo;<br /></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:right;"><strong><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">&mdash;Nalini Mattai, MD</span></strong><br /><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">Pasadena, CA</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">CCP client since 2016</span></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div class="wsite-spacer" style="height:50px;"></div>  <div class="wsite-spacer" style="height:50px;"></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don’t Wait to Launch a Membership Medicine Pilot Program: CCP’s plug and play approach makes it easy to get started]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.ccpmd.com/blog/dont-wait-to-launch-a-membership-medicine-pilot-program-ccps-plug-and-play-approach-makes-it-easy-to-get-started]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.ccpmd.com/blog/dont-wait-to-launch-a-membership-medicine-pilot-program-ccps-plug-and-play-approach-makes-it-easy-to-get-started#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 14:59:22 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ccpmd.com/blog/dont-wait-to-launch-a-membership-medicine-pilot-program-ccps-plug-and-play-approach-makes-it-easy-to-get-started</guid><description><![CDATA[As anyone who works for a large organization understands, time is often the biggest enemy. Many people have great ideas, but getting the team to actualize them can be a long and tedious process. There are consequences to delay, however.&nbsp;Your healthcare organization has a vital untapped resource: your patient relationships.&nbsp;With the right membership medicine approach, this resource can:Turn a primary care practice from a loss leader to a revenue centerImprove physician morale and counte [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">As anyone who works for a large organization understands, time is often the biggest enemy. Many people have great ideas, but getting the team to actualize them can be a long and tedious process. There are consequences to delay, however.&nbsp;Your healthcare organization has a vital untapped resource: your patient relationships.&nbsp;<br /><br /><strong>With the right membership medicine approach, this resource can:</strong><br /><ul><li>Turn a primary care practice from a loss leader to a revenue center</li><li>Improve physician morale and counter burnout</li><li>Enhance patient satisfaction</li></ul><br />Large medical groups, hospital systems and healthcare organizations from coast to coast are now recognizing the benefit of CCP&rsquo;s flexible approach to membership medicine. CCP clients are finding that our programs go far beyond increasing revenue. They are now critical components in business plans, offering a new, private revenue stream, while also reducing physician turnover and extending careers.&nbsp; They are being used as an incentive to attract new physicians in competitive marketplaces.&nbsp; They are even being used to support non-profit fundraising efforts.<br /><br /><strong>Don&rsquo;t let time get away from you</strong>.<br />The healthcare industry is facing a period of great turmoil and uncertainty. Make sure you are not leaving a valuable asset untapped. Our plug-and-play approach makes it simple and risk-free to launch a pilot program. You will not have to turn away patients. There is no cost. There is no need to relocate physicians or patients. Our programs are compatible with insurance and Medicare.<br />&#8203;<br /><strong>Please contact us for more information.</strong><br />We can discuss how our programs grow from a small cohort of physicians in a pilot program, to programs generating tens of millions for health systems. <a href="https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/strategy/why-not-launch-a-membership-medicine-pilot-program-how-a-simple-small-group-trial-yields-big-results/">Click here</a> to read an article recently published on Becker&rsquo;s Hospital Review for additional insight, or contact us at 877.888.5590 or answers@ccpmd.com.<br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[William Condrell, MD now offering a more personalized approach to healthcare with theConcierge Choice from Concierge Choice Physicians]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.ccpmd.com/blog/william-condrell-md-now-offering-a-more-personalized-approach-to-healthcare-with-theconcierge-choice-from-concierge-choice-physicians]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.ccpmd.com/blog/william-condrell-md-now-offering-a-more-personalized-approach-to-healthcare-with-theconcierge-choice-from-concierge-choice-physicians#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:57:22 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.ccpmd.com/blog/william-condrell-md-now-offering-a-more-personalized-approach-to-healthcare-with-theconcierge-choice-from-concierge-choice-physicians</guid><description><![CDATA[       Exclusive program offers patients greater convenience, time and support&nbsp;&#8203;to achieve their best health  ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY &ndash; April 23, 2025&ndash; Concierge Choice Physicians (CCP), the nation&rsquo;s leading full-service concierge medical service provider, today announced that William Condrell, MD, an internist with a private practice called Condrell Primary Care (formerly Spring Valley Internal Medicine) in Washington, DC and Bethesda, MD, has enrolled in the company&r [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.ccpmd.com/uploads/1/3/6/6/136661582/published/condrell-li-tile.jpg?1745423884" alt="Picture" style="width:715;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><strong style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)"><font size="5">Exclusive program offers patients greater convenience, time and support&nbsp;&#8203;to achieve their best health</font></strong></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY &ndash; April 23, 2025&ndash; <a href="http://www.ccpmd.com" target="_blank">Concierge Choice Physicians</a> (CCP), the nation&rsquo;s leading full-service concierge medical service provider, today announced that William Condrell, MD, an internist with a private practice called Condrell Primary Care (formerly Spring Valley Internal Medicine) in Washington, DC and Bethesda, MD, has enrolled in the company&rsquo;s concierge medicine program - an enhanced service that provides patients with more time, support and greater connectivity between doctor and patient.<br /><br />The Concierge Choice by CCP is a unique concierge medicine style that allows physicians to offer patients an exclusive membership program while maintaining their entire patient panel. Patients who choose not to join remain in the practice and are cared for by a team of physician extenders with the doctor&rsquo;s guidance and supervision. Membership is simply an option for those patients who want the assurance they will always see their chosen physician for appointments. No patients are dismissed, and referral networks remain intact.<br /><br />Dr. Condrell launched his program because of the high demand for his attention and support. &ldquo;Within our large practice with multiple providers, it became increasingly difficult to always satisfy patients who only wanted to see me for appointments,&rdquo; said Dr. Condrell. &ldquo;All of my patients are important to me. I want to make sure their varied needs are met. This flexible Concierge Choice approach gives my patients control over their practice experience, and I&rsquo;m really happy with positive response the program has received.&rdquo;<br /><br />Patients who enroll in Dr. Condrell&rsquo;s Concierge Choice program pay an annual fee that allows him to provide services that go beyond what could be offered in a traditional practice. They include: easy to secure, conveniently scheduled appointments that are always with Dr. Condrell; Dr. Condrell&rsquo;s private cell phone number for easy after-hours connectivity should an urgent need arise; enhanced medical advocacy and coordination with all other healthcare providers; and a dedicated office staff with a focus on service to assist patients. Children between the ages of 18-26 also receive complimentary membership when their parent joins.<br /><br />Condrell Primary Care has two locations, 4910 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 114, Washington, DC and 5616 Shields Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817. For more information about Dr. Condrell&rsquo;s Concierge Choice program, please call 877.888.5590 or email members@ccpmd.com<br /><br /><strong>About William Condrell, MD</strong><br />William Condrell, MD, is an internal medicine physician with a private medical practice called Condrell Primary Care, located in Washington, DC and Bethesda, MD. He enjoys being a physician and genuinely looks forward to seeing his patients every day. Dr. Condrell earned his Bachelor of Arts in biology from Pomona College in Claremont, California. He then graduated from Georgetown University in Washington, DC, with a Master of Science before earning his Doctor of Medicine from Georgetown University School of Medicine. After graduating, he completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Georgetown University Medical Center. Dr. Condrell specializes in acute and urgent care, annual physicals, cardiac evaluations, preventative health, sports injuries, and vaccinations. Dr. Condrell believes it is most important to get to know his patients and encourages them to ask questions, so he fully understands their needs. He creates a relationship with patients that allows their participation in determining treatment options. His excellence is recognized by many, as he was awarded Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine every year for more than ten years.<br /><br /><strong>About Concierge Choice Physicians (CCP)</strong><br />Dedicated to providing real options for patients and physicians, Concierge Choice Physicians&trade; is the largest private provider of the full range of concierge programs available today&mdash;Hybrid and FullFlex&trade;. The company provides innovative, flexible and affordable models proven to work in medical practices of any size&mdash;from solo physicians to large medical practice corporations&mdash;both independent and affiliated with hospitals or health systems. Headquartered in Rockville Centre, NY, the company has worked with more than 500 physicians in 29 states. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.ccpmd.com" target="_blank">www.ccpmd.com</a>.</div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>