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This One Mistake Can Kill Your PortfolioThe world has never been a peaceful utopia. There have always been wars and terrible people doing horrible things to each other. Over the long term, however, the market largely ignores these things.
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Valuable Collectibles Need Special InsuranceWhile basic homeowners, condo, or renters policies should provide ample protection for ordinary possessions, if you own collectibles, you may need to boost your coverage. Standard policies provide little coverage for collectibles.
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Demystifying Social SecurityDespite the fact that Social Security is a safety net for senior citizens, many Americans aren't all that knowledgeable about benefits and claiming strategies.
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Decision MisprisionIt seems that lately, when it comes to health care policy, we are living in the land of unintended consequences. A recent Supreme Court ruling is a set back to addressing quality concerns in generic drugs.
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Son of HIPAA--Who's Been Looking at My Data?If your patient records aren't already stored digitally, they are likely to be digitized soon. There is a tremendous push by the federal government-as well as by some private payors and self-insured employers-to get all healthcare providers wired in the near future, in order to better coordinate patient care, improve outcomes, and "bend the cost curve" all at the same time.
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Healthy lifestyle factors and prevention of coronary heart diseaseWe showed that coronary heart disease (CHD) in a population of male health professionals could be prevented by the following healthy lifestyle, defined as not smoking, maintaining a healthy body weight, exercising daily, adhering to a healthy diet, and moderate alcohol intake. We also found that a healthy lifestyle was associated with a lower risk of CHD even among men taking lipid-lowering or antihypertensive medications.
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Ten Things to Consider When Selecting an EMR SystemAcquiring an Electronic Medical Records System is one of the most important decisions a practice can make. A successful selection and subsequent installation can be a boon to practice efficiency, while a bad selection can be expensive and virtually bring a practice to a standstill.
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Tax Benefits Of Real Estate InvestingReal estate investing isn't just an outside source of income you can use. It is also a way to find more tax benefits that can help you save, and earn, along the way.
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Smart Year-End Moves for Different Levels of WealthEstate and gift tax exemptions will fall to $1 million for the first time since 2003 if Congress doesn't act, leaving many people who have no estate or gift tax liability today to face a considerable liability next year. Don't wait for Congress to act. Make your estate-tax planning moves now.
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Top Mistakes Seniors MakeWhile there is nothing that can guarantee that you will have sufficient money to cover all potential costs in retirement, there are certainly some common mistakes that you want to steer clear from to help protect your assets.
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How to Find a Non-Clinical JobPhysician career transitioning is a growth industry. How do you get there? Start by writing a SOAP note.
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Investing in the Single Family HomeWhen you have an economic crisis, there are always ways to profit on the backside. Smart investors are taking advantage of the rebounding housing industry with funds buying single family homes.
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RTLS Enabled Self-Rooming Improves the Provider ExperienceAn established real-time locating system can not only increase positive patient outcomes, but it can also help physicians with an overburdened workflow. Thomas D. Schwieterman, M.D., Vice President of Clinical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer, Midmark Corporation, has the results to show this system can be beneficial to anyone in the ambulatory space.
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5 Must-Have Medical Technologies for Urgent Care CentersAs the marketplace becomes crowded, it will be critically important for urgent care centers to find ways to stay economically viable. One way they can do this is to embrace technology, which will help them deliver the highest quality of patient care.
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Cash-to-Doctors Data Reflect RivalriesPhysicians in two specialties receive more money from the pharmaceutical industry than their counterparts in other branches of medicine, according to new data analysis.
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The $1.06 Billion Industry with True PotentialForget the airplane tickets and vacation selfies. Family getaways are about to go virtual.
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Building a Better System with More Physician Accountability and AutonomyPolicymakers, payers, and administrators must all play a role in the evolution of healthcare in the US. But they cannot fix the system alone.
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Leverage Your Assets to Increase Your EarningsLeverage is a method by which you can do more with less. Less effort. Less money. Less time. If you are looking for a shortcut to financial success, leverage is the closest thing to it.
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Study: Women Physicians Focused on Retirement PlanningA new survey finds a majority of women are meeting their retirement planning goals, yet 75% say they don't feel fully confident about their financial acumen.
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How to Communicate Clearly with Patients About Healthcare CostsPatients are often frustrated with not only how much they have to pay their medical bills, but how they have to pay them. Make sure you properly communicate with patients what they are expected to do and how you can help them.
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3 Fallen Angels to Boost Your Portfolio ReturnsWhile the Federal Reserve's modest growth estimates for the US economy along with assurance of at least one interest rate hike this year is keeping the market sentiments optimistic despite the odds, adding these fundamentally strong fallen angels in your portfolio might prove to be a good bargain.
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Doctors, Patients Differ on End-of-Life Care PreferencesPatients and caregivers prefer thinking in terms of quality of life over quantity of life, though their physicians may not be on the same page.
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Beware of This Telephone Tax ScamTelephone scammers claiming to be with the IRS are quite sophisticated, but there are ways to recognize them from the real thing.
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Healthy lifestyle factors and prevention of coronary heart diseaseWe showed that coronary heart disease (CHD) in a population of male health professionals could be prevented by the following healthy lifestyle, defined as not smoking, maintaining a healthy body weight, exercising daily, adhering to a healthy diet, and moderate alcohol intake. We also found that a healthy lifestyle was associated with a lower risk of CHD even among men taking lipid-lowering or antihypertensive medications.
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Exotic and Vintage Car Leasing: Myths, Lies and MisconceptionsFor far too long, leasing has been discounted as a viable financing alternative, largely because of misinformation.
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Expanding Employee Offerings Can Benefit Small PracticesNot only can small practices afford to provide employee benefits beyond the basics, many can’t afford not to. Instituting expanded company benefits can result in substantial cost and tax savings for physicians over paying for them as individuals.
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A Reverse Mortgage May Be Something to ConsiderWith life expectancies increasing and quality of life improving, reverse mortgages are something to be considered for those who can benefit from its use, but only after thoroughly understanding the ramifications of becoming a borrower.
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6 Affordable, Low-Key Hotels for Beach BumsFor many, the dream beach vacation involves snoozing on a quiet stretch of sand in some exotic (read: expensive) locale. But the truth is there's no need to break the piggy bank to have a fabulous oceanfront getaway.
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Two Asset Protection Strategies for a Secure RetirementThe best asset protection plans are those designed to solve a specific problem. These 2 strategies offer examples of asset protection solutions for people working to build up their savings while working and people relying on their savings to cover living expenses.
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4 Critical Steps in Purchasing Resident Disability InsuranceA medical resident's most valuable financial asset is his future earnings ability, which is at serious risk of loss due to a personal disability.
