Become a Doctor Again
How Concierge Medicine
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Saturday, November 15th, 2008
Phoenix, AZ |
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A Powerful One-Day Workshop by Author and Concierge Medicine Physician, Steven Knope, MD |
Workshop At A Glance 
Become a Doctor Again is intended for primary care physicians who would like to consider integrating a concierge medical model into their practice. This information-packed one-day workshop focuses on the essence of the concierge model, why it has a permanent place in today’s healthcare environment, and how to make it work for physicians who are contemplating the transition. The workshop addresses issues such as the criteria used to determine if a concierge practice is right for you, how to effectively market and transition your patients to the concierge model, and how much you can expect to earn by using the concierge model. The morning and afternoon sessions are divided by a one hour lunch at which food will be provided and Dr. Knope will be available for discussion and questions.
Steven Knope, MD
Dr. Knope is a board-certified internist and sports medicine expert. He completed his premedical studies at Columbia University and graduated with honors in internal medicine from Cornell University Medical College in 1988. He completed his residency training at UCLA, where he was awarded the first Sherman Melinkoff Tea 
cher of the Year Award. He has served as Chief of Medicine, Chairman of the Department of Medicine, and Director of the ICU in the Carondelet system in Tucson, Arizona. He is a pioneer in the field of concierge medicine, opening one of the first concierge practices in America in December 2000. He authored the first book on concierge medicine entitled, Concierge Medicine; A New System to Get the Best Healthcare (Praeger, 2008) . To learn more about Dr. Knope click here to visit his website .
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| 7-8am: Continental breakfast served |
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Morning Session
An introduction to the model, the benefits, and the transition process |
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Afternoon Session
Marketing, operational, and legal considerations within the concierge model |
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8-9am: The Model
A history of concierge medicine
The business models
Choosing the right model
9-10am: The Benefits
Freedom and time
Income potential
10-11am: The Ethics
The ethical arguments for and
against concierge medicine
11am-12pm: The Transition
Viability analysis
Dealing with Medicare
The patient transition
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12-1pm: Lunch/Q & A
Lunch served
Q & A with Dr. Knope
1-2pm: Marketing
Conveying the value
The sales process
Marketing strategy
2-3pm: How it works
The prevention paradigm
- The executive physical
- Evidence-based prevention
Legal considerations
3-4pm: Case Study/Q & A
Dr. Knope's practice: A case study
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Who Should Attend
This workshop is intended for primary care physicians who are interested in learning how to decrease their dependence upon third-party payers by transitioning to a concierge model; one in which doctors have a direct financial relationship with their patients. If you are a primary care physician who is frustrated with the amount of time you are able to spend with your patients, or with the income ceiling imposed upon you by insurance companies, this workshop will help you to critically evaluate how the concierge model can improve the quality of life for you and your patients.
What You'll Learn
In this seminar you’ll learn about the various concierge medicine models available to primary care physicians, along with the professional and financial benefits that come from making the transition. You will learn the nuts and bolts of converting your practice, as well as direct implications the concierge model can have on your personal income, your quality of patient care, and your sense of professional freedom. This workshop is designed to provide an intimate venue through which Dr. Knope will inform, discuss, and collaborate with you on the role of concierge medicine in today’s healthcare system, as well as how it can work specifically for you in your local market.
Location
Become a Doctor Again will be held at the award winning Doubletree Guest Suites Phoenix-Gateway Center . The Doubletree is located at 320 N. 44th St., Phoenix, AZ.
Click here for reservations and driving directions.
Registration
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$595 (if received by October 17th) |
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$695 (if received after October 17th) |
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November 7th, 2008 |
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Cancellation Policy: |
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Full refund if received by October 31st |
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1/2 refund if received by November 7th |
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No refund if received after November 7th |
For course content or registration questions, please call (888) 827-5613 to speak with a representative.
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