A concierge checklist; Tips for marketing pain management;

> Wondering if you're ready to consider concierge medicine? Answer these questions from Medical Economics to find out. Article

> Because of the increased stigma around smoking, patients are hesitant to fess up to their doctors about the habit, msnbc reported. Article

> Treating patients as consumers doesn't necessarily enhance care, according to a post in the Harvard Business Review. Post

> Legitimate pain management practices may struggle to overcome recent bad press. Here are some tips from Pain Medicine News to help pain doctors engage their communities. Column

And Finally... Celebrating two centuries of keeping doctors on the cutting edge. Post