Elevate your practice with Shared Medical Appointments
Access SMA content and programs to enrich your patient engagements and streamline healthcare delivery.
What are Shared Medical Appointments?
Revolutionary Healthcare Approach
Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs) represent an innovative model in healthcare, allowing groups of patients to consult with healthcare providers simultaneously.
This approach not only maximizes the time of healthcare professionals but also enhances the quality of care by enabling more in-depth discussions and interactions during each session.
Facilitating peer learning and engagement
Encourages interactive sessions where patients learn from each other’s experiences.
Improving healthcare efficiency
Streamlines the care process by addressing common concerns in group settings.
Ideal for diverse health needs
Versatile for managing chronic conditions, wellness programs, and patient education.
Benefits of Shared Medical Appointments for Providers
Unlock the potential of collective care to enhance patient experience and practice efficiency.
Enhanced patient engagement
Create a supportive environment where patients actively participate in their health journey.
Improved health outcomes
Leverage collective wisdom and shared experiences to deliver better healthcare results.
Operational efficiency
Optimize your time and resources by addressing common concerns in a single session.
How it works?
Simplified steps to integrate and benefit from SMAs in your practice.
Patient added
Maria Jones added to Monday Group 1.
Step 1
Invite patients to SMA group
Introduce patients to SMA, highlighting its collaborative and educational benefits.
Week - 1 Introduction
4 participants
Step 2
Conduct weekly sessions
Deliver engaging, informative group sessions with our expert-crafted SMA materials.
Payment recieved!
Intensive Cardiac - Shared Medical Appt.
Step 3
Claim reimbursements
Facilitate insurance claims with ease after sessions, integrating smoothly with your billing team.
SMA Companion App
Stay on track with your health: Seamlessly track and attend your Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs) with ease.
Resources. All for you.
Curated tools and programs to elevate your patient care in Shared Medical Appointments.
Playbook guide
The essential guide to kickstart Shared Medical Appointments
Your step-by-step companion for launching and leading successful Shared Medical Appointments.
Intensive Cardiac Rehab
Comprehensive program designed to empower heart health through shared knowledge and community support.
Diabetes Remission
Targeted strategies and peer support to effectively manage and potentially reverse diabetes.
Dr. Rakesh Jotwani
MD, DipABLM
SMA Industry expert
"Witnessing peers overcome similar health obstacles serves as a powerful motivator, transforming the SMA into a source of inspiration and practical guidance for all participants."
~ Dr. Rakesh Jotwani, MD, DipABLM
Sami Bég
MD, MPA, MPH, FACLM
SMA Industry expert
"SMAs provide 30 to 60 minutes of enriched, communal learning, empowering both patients and practitioners to cover more ground effectively, redefining efficiency in healthcare."
~ Sami Bég, MD, MPA, MPH, FACLM
Research driven Insights
Discover how SMAs are revolutionizing healthcare through data-driven insights and research.
Successful Use of Virtual Shared Medical Appointments for a Lifestyle-Based Diabetes Reversal Program
Telehealth vs In-Person Shared Medical Appointments for an Intensive Therapeutic Lifestyle Change Program for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes
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