by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Jan 24, 2023 | Concierge Medicine
When you hear the term “patient advocacy,” what comes to mind? Maybe a grandmother who needs someone to schedule her doctor’s appointments, transport her to and from visits, and organize her medications. But it’s not just the elderly who need a patient advocate....
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Aug 2, 2022 | Concierge Medicine
Navigating the healthcare system can be stressful and intimidating, especially if you need referrals and special tests. Add dealing with insurance companies, getting the results from your tests, and trying to interpret the results — and it can become a full-blown...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | May 17, 2022 | Concierge Medicine
Telehealth is an understandably exciting concept. You can video conference with your doctor from anywhere via the internet. You can avoid the waiting room. Telehealth is convenient. It fits into your busy life. But in practice, telehealth has both benefits and...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | May 3, 2022 | Concierge Medicine
Have you ever been in a doctor’s office and the entire time, the doctor was looking at your chart instead of you? It’s not a good feeling. Or maybe you’ve had an annual physical where the doctor perfunctorily checked your heart and lungs, then was halfway out the door...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Apr 19, 2022 | Concierge Medicine
Have you ever called your doctor with a question about a symptom, but could only get ahold of the front desk? Or worse, you couldn’t get ahold of anyone? Maybe you leave a message, or you schedule the next available appointment (a week or more out). It’s scenarios...
