FAQ's

What if I don't need everything you're offering?

Just as every patient is unique and requires a tailored treatment approach, we recognize that every practice is unique and similarly requires a tailored solution.  There are many ways we can help your practice grow just as we’ve grown.  You decide which components of our offering interest you and we’ll work with you to prepare a custom-tailored offering designed to help your practice grow. 

 

How much will all of this cost me?

Compared with competitive offerings, our pricing is very reasonable. Every practice has different needs, so we'll prepare a customized proposal based on yours. Costs are structured as follows:

 

  • PhysioAge Affiliate annual licensing fee (depends on market size, includes market exclusivity)
  • Perpetual intellectual property license (depends on IP required)
  • Consulting time (total time depends on the complexity of the case)
  • Biomarker installation, configuration & training package (Approx. $2,900, includes first year technical support as well as physician and staff training)
  • Biomarker Reporting software licensing fee (temporarily waived)
  • Biomarker Reporting fees (Introductory price: $50/report)
  • All travel expenses

 

Affiliate Questions

What is the procedure to become an Affiliate?

First, we’ll conduct a top-to-bottom assessment of your current practice, including operational workflows, business processes, documentation, clinical style, marketing, competition and systems.  Then we’ll discuss your practice goals and challenges in depth to best understand where you want to take your practice.  We’ll develop a detailed plan that takes into account everything we’ve learned and sets the course for growth.  Finally, we’ll execute on that plan and continually monitor your practice to make sure you’re meeting your goals. Your licensing fee will depend on the size of your market.

 

What if I want to keep my own brand?

Taking the PhysioAge brand is optional. By leveraging our brand identity, you’ll be able project the same professional image we’ve carefully cultivated over the years.  You’ll be listed on our website as a member of our team, along with a full writeup on your practice and staff.  We’ll refer site visitors looking for an age management physician in your area.  Finally, you’ll enjoy market exclusivity for the duration of your contract.

 

How will becoming a PhysioAge Affiliate attract more patients?

Affiliation with the PhysioAge brand

Name recognition of the PhysioAge brand is increasing as we expand our web presence, advertising and event participation. Affiliation with our NYC clinic and our nationwide network of physicians will convey our endorsement: even patients who have never heard of PhysioAge will associate you with a high level of quality assurance, standardization and expertise after visiting our website. You will have received hands-on training by Drs. Livesey and Raffaele, two well-known experts in the field who opened the first and largest age management practice in the northeast. Through ongoing clinical support, your patients can tap into their expertise.

 

Referrals from PhysioAge.com

We will refer prospective patients from your regional area to your practice. We are investing $900/mo to improve and maintain our search listings in Google, Yahoo!, and other major search engines. This investment will pay off for all of our affiliates. You will have your own section of PhysioAge.com with site photos, staff photos, services provided, etc.

 

Expert marketing support

We’ll develop and manage a comprehensive marketing campaign specifically designed to attract patient prospects in your area. We’re currently investing in a market research study of the most effective keywords, ads, and channels for our practice. This study will actually tell us which ad combinations actually resulted in new patients. We’ll use this market intelligence to focus your marketing budget on the most effective ad combinations so you get the most out of every dollar.

 

Seminar management

Monthly Hormone Therapy seminars are a proven way to introduce prospective patients to your practice and establish your reputation as an expert in your field. In addition to providing a 45-slide PowerPoint deck, we’ll use a Facebook ad campaign to fill your seats.

 

Can I still do saliva testing?

In addition to blood, you are free to use whatever tests will enable you to best manage your patients' levels and symptoms. For your blood tests, we will work with Quest and/or Labcorp to create custom panels at deeply discounted prices.

 

Can I still charge my patients for their blood tests?

Provided you are in compliance with local and federal regulations, you are free to charge your patients directly for blood tests.

 

Can I still offer aesthetics / weight management / etc?

We have no restrictions on additional services offered by our Affiliates, provided they are bona fide and not too controversial. Check with us for specifics.

 

Do you offer clinical training?

We do not offer clinical training, but we do provide orientation in the PhysioAge Clinical Guidelines to those Affiliates who adopt the PhysioAge name. The American Academy for Anti-Aging Medicine has an excellent program, as does Worldlink Medical.

 

 

Practice Toolbox Questions

Can I see samples of Toolbox documents?

Certainly - just contact us and we'll provide some samples via e-mail.

 

How are the documents provided to me?

We'll upload electronic versions of all documents to your own Wiki. A Wiki is an online collaboration workspace that contains documents and web pages. You and your staff will always be able to find the latest version of the right document on your Wiki.

 

What does customization entail?

Rather than simply insert your logo and name, we'll work with you to make sure each document fully reflects they way your practice runs. Most documents are highly specialized to our NYC practice's procedures, systems and workflows. After gaining a full understanding of your situation, we'll reconfigure them to suit your practice. This may involve workflow development, staff roles and responsibilities, your practice's policies, etc.

 

 

Consulting & Support Questions

What if I already have a business plan / marketing plan / etc?

All of our services are available "a la carte" and are tailored to your needs. Your customized cost estimate will only include those areas where you need our help.

 

How much will the consulting cost?

This depends on how much help you require. Practices with a full-time Business Manager will need less help than practices without one. Our consulting rates are reasonable and will more than pay for themselves over time.

 

How long will you provide ongoing support?

We will provide ongoing support for the duration of your contract. Our initial contract term is 36 months, with automatic renewal for 12-month periods thereafter. We only ask that you use MedQuest Pharmacy as your preferred pharmacy.

 

Can I get clinical support without becoming an Affiliate?

Clinical Support is only available to practices that become full Affiliates. That is, they adopt the PhysioAge brand.

 

 

Biomarker Testing Questions

How much space will I need for the biomarker equipment?

The biomarker equipment fits on a standard computer cart, which must be situated next to an exam table. Both the Sphygmocor and the Cutometer occupy a space of about one square foot.

 

What if I don't want to buy every piece of equipment?

Our basic package requires only four devices: Sphygmocor, Cutometer, Spirometer and Dynamometer. At a cost of approximately $264 per month, this system will pay for itself in one assessment per month.

 

Which biomarkers depend on optional equipment?

All biomarkers related to bone density, body composition and CIMT rely on optional equipment (bone densitometer, InBody and ultrasound, respectively). You are not required to purchase or lease any of this optional equipment.

 

Which biomarkers depend on optional blood tests?

Of the PhysioAge components, TelomerAge and ImmunoAge require separate blood tests. See Health Status Indicators for a detailed breakdown of the tests required for each biomarker.

 

How much will the testing cost my patients?

Patient cost will depend on the equipment you choose to acquire and the blood tests they choose to take. Suggested retail price using the four required pieces of equipment is $499. This includes CardioAge, CutoAge, NeuroAge, PulmoAge and handgrip strength. Adding blood panels could cost up to $2,000 or more, depending on tests ordered. Some insurance plans will cover the optional Quest/Labcorp panels. You are free to charge your patients any price you wish.

 

 

Got a question we didn't answer? E-mail us: