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Is it worth it?The author wonders why he continues to subject himself to a healthcare system that values paperwork over patients.
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How to harmonize with PAs and NPsMany physicians want "extenders"—but often don't want to be bothered by the oversight. Here's how groups can create productive teams.
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Job sharing: Flexibility has a priceSome doctors are doing it successfully, but costs and logistics can make it a challenge. Here's what to watch for.
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Investor News: Asia offers rewards and risksThe region's volatile, but its potential future growth prospects may hold key opportunities for you to earn top dollar.
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How to figure out whether it's better to invest in Roth 403(b) or standard 403(b)403(b)s are addressed
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Viewpoint: EHR mandates should be coupled with tort reformThere is a middle road wherein standards and expectations of how to practice in a whole new world of real-time data can be established, and it must be addressed so that those who use EHR systems can do their jobs without apprehension and fear.
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Physicians are no longer the stars of healthcareA reader argues that physicians have been increasingly pushed to the sidelines by other players in the healthcare game.
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Electronic nagging is good for preventive careWomen who read online reminders to get a mammogram are 68 percent more likely to do so than women who ignore them, according to a study conducted by the parent company of insurer UnitedHealthcare.
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Statesmanship in medicineIn a world where doctors must focus on revenue and the role of the primary care provider becomes confined, the author learns from her mentor that compassionate care still matters.
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"You have an aortic aneurysm!"When this doctor's worst fear became a reality, it turned out to be the opportunity of a lifetime.
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Roy: PCP compensation will become fairMedical Economics editorial board member Patricia J. Roy, DO, shares her opinion about the Supreme Court's Affordable Care Act ruling.
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Do restrictions on residents' work hours harm patient care?Today's residents face shorter work schedules, which could be tomorrow's problem.
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PDAs for Doctors: Know your needs, pick a device to fit itBewildered by the plethora of models, features, and options? We take the "hard" out of hardware for you.
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Q&A: Assessing your practice's lines of businessGet your questions answered on what parts of your business to analyze on a yearly basis.
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Seeking the diagnosis, I stumbled on the cureA patient encounter that happened 30 years ago is still teaching the author about medicine.
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When a fraud investigator demands recordsCan the government demand access to health records usually protected under HIPAA to investigate healthcare fraud?
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Don't be afraid to contact your insurer when you smell a suit at your doorstepInform your malpractice insurance carrier any time you have suspicion that a patient is considering a lawsuit.
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Why real estate investing has become a good investment againAfter the collapse of the housing bubble, you might think that real estate is still a risky investment. Learn why you might want to reconsider that assessment.
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Why health courts could pick up steamThere's more to be gained from averting serious medical errors than from fighting in court.
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Your 2006 taxes: Mining personal exemptionsCheck out the many ways that your dependents can lower your tax bill.
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Health plans: All or nothing could be here to stayDespite state laws and class-action settlements, many insurers still force doctors to take plans they don't want.
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Hood: Too much left undoneMedical Economics editorial board member Gregory Hood, MD, shares his opinion about the Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act.
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Prepare your portfolio for retirementMany physicians can recall their "I'm outta here moment," when they decided to retire. Once you've hit that point, make some financial adjustments so that your transition to the easy life is a smooth one.
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Book Review: Blue Latitudes, and How the Maritime World Changed the South Seas ForeverIt's the third and final part of analyzing the book, Blue Latitudes, Boldly Going Where Captain Cook Has Gone Before, and how it applies to modern day.
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When family ties boost your tax billMy father and I are in practice together, but soon I'll relocate and start a solo practice. I'd like to buy some of the equipment I'll need from Dad, but a friend ran into a tax hitch when he did the same thing with his brother a few years ago. He doesn't remember the details. What's the potential problem?
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Hospitalists: How are they doing?Hospitalists are becoming an increasingly familiar sight in facilities with 200 or more beds, but are they having a positive effect? Yes, say the authors of a new study.
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Being Dr. Nice Guy can backfireHelping some patients may get you into trouble with others, warns this physician.
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Compliance: How to get patients on boardUnder new P4P requirements, your bottom line will suffer if they don't follow your advice.
