April is National Stress Awareness Month. Learn the signs, understand the statistics, and discover how to make stress-busting activities part of your personal wellness plan.
April is National Stress Awareness Month. Learn the signs, understand the statistics, and discover how to make stress-busting activities part of your personal wellness plan.
A graduate of Temple University and PCOM and board certified in Family Medicine and Geriatric Medicine, Dr. Pettinelli has been practicing in Mt. Laurel since joining his father’s practice in 1984.
Dr. Pettinelli brings an unparalleled level of experience to both his patients and the Total Access Medical network. As one of the most respected physicians in the South Jersey area, Dr. Pettinelli places a strong emphasis on providing complete and quality care to his patients.
A guest lecturer at The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Pettinelli is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Osteopathic Association, the American College of Osteopathic Family Practitioners, the New Jersey Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, and the American Academy of Anti-aging Medicine.
Here's Dr. Pettinelli, in his own words.
The journey to concierge medicine is a personal one. Some doctors come to it out of frustration with the current healthcare landscape. Others because they have friends and colleagues who've gone before them and who've shared their positive experiences. Some choose it because they want to return to medicine that's truly "personal," as it was in the old days. Some see the many benefits people receive from concierge healthcare. For others, it's a combination of all of the above.
And, as of the writing of this article, it's also the law. The Affordable Care Act stipulates, "The new law will institute a series of changes to standardize billing and requires health plans to begin adopting and implementing rules for the secure, confidential, electronic exchange of health information. Using electronic health records will reduce paperwork and administrative burdens, cut costs, reduce medical errors and most importantly, improve the quality of care."
What is concierge medicine, exactly? We've spent a lot of time on our site defining it, but we think it's important to go beyond the basic concierge medicine definition in order to fully appreciate what it is and how it can benefit you.
Boutique medicine—what is it, why does it matter, and what should you do if you're interested in pursuing it further? Here's the scoop.
Boutique medicine is another name for concierge medicine. It's also known as personalized medicine because you work directly with your doctor regarding your health and payment for his or her services. Instead of using insurance, you pay your doctor directly in the form of a monthly or annual retainer fee
While you might love to subscribe to every health-related blog and journal out there, you just don't have the time. We totally get it. Which is why every quarter, we're going to create a roundup of the latest news about concierge care and other interesting healthcare topics. In other words, consider our blog a good way to keep up without drowning in too much information.
You've done the research and you're convinced that enrolling in a concierge healthcare practice is the right thing for you and your family. But how do you find the right concierge doctor? Here's what to keep in mind.
What's the secret sauce to excellent concierge healthcare? Serving the patient with the gift of TIME.
See, in a typical healthcare practice, the goal is to maximize time in order to serve the business, the hospital, the insurance company.
But in concierge healthcare, we use time to serve the patient, which allows our physicians to…
Researching family doctors in Philadelphia can be overwhelming. No doubt, you have many questions. Is the doctor warm and compassionate? Will she—CAN she—take the time you and your family need, especially if you have little ones? Does she take a proactive approach to your family's long-term wellness?
Unless you can answer a firm "yes" to the above, then it might be best to read on.
