NEBRASKA LIVING MAGAZINE ARTICLE [ Fall 2007 ]


Concierge Medicine – “One physician, One relationship, Countless Possibilities”

What would it be like if you could relight your fire, ignite your passion and finally fulfill your dreams? You would really have quality time on this planet earth! You cannot accomplish this if you are ill or suffer from faltering energy. NOW is the time to take charge of your health and be as discriminating in what you purchase for health care as you are in buying a car or a TV.

Concierge Medicine is a patient focused, physician guided model of health care management across the many health care services available. Americans want:
1) Access for appropriate health care
2) Choice of quality providers
3) Efficient and effective care
The purpose of health care is an improvement in active functioning life expectancy not increasing life expectancy itself.

Today’s medical complex is plagued by long waiting vigils, brief physician visits, fragmented health care, insurance hassles, competitive health care systems and cost consciousness by insures, providers and government.

To achieve quality, personalized health care you need a Quarterback for your healthcare interactions who is not influenced by insurers, systems nor ancillary service profits (Laboratory, X-ray, Surgicenters, Personal Facilities). As we age, we interact more often with the health care system whether because of the “consumer driven health insurer changes”, living arrangements, or the accumulation of bodily wear and tear.

Would it be helpful if:
1) Your healthcare was more coordinated, understandable and communicated
2) You knew what specialists or hospitals to go to
3) You had some one to go to the doctor with you and explain what was said
4) You had a GPS for your healthcare needs
5) Your medicines were only those necessary
6) You had a personal health care plan

You and your loved ones can accomplish this with Concierge Medicine – a unique way to effectively and efficiently interact with the healthcare systems to optimize your care, minimize your side effects, and reduce your risk. Concierge Medicine helps you discover the:
1) Right care
2) Right time
3) Right Facilities
4) Right providers
5) right support

Concierge Medicine is a new approach for finding health and health is the #1 component of HAPPINESS.
Concierge Medicine provides clarification of a personal health plan that meets your unique needs and continues to evolve as you do. Your Concierge Medicine Physician Coach will support you in these health plans to reduce chronic illness and slow the aging process. They will work with the whole person with time to listen and create a plan for lasting change, personal empowerment in a non-judgemental and non – critical way.

Check us out at www.boudalifecoaching.com or call 402-812-8400 for your appointment to discuss if it fits your needs or your families.