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Although high-priced hospitals enjoy health financial margins and strong reputations, a new study found that they generally scored worse than other hospitals on measures of quality.

The slide in emerging markets triggered a selloff in biotech stocks - a classic example of quality stocks getting punished for being in the wrong sector at the wrong time.

Got a plan? A strategic plan? You ought to. It's difficult to build for the future and know where you and your medical practice are going without one.

The average appointment wait time is down slightly from 2009, but is still too high. Patients have a long time to wait if they want to see a dermatologist in Minneapolis or a family physician in Boston.

America has a major problem with irrationally varied, unpublished and often inequitable hospital pricing, and one doctor is calling upon his colleagues to wake up and demand change.

Although 2013 was a year of big lottery jackpots, odds are slightly better that you'll claim a nice inheritance. The vast majority opt for a lump-sum cash, but they should go for the payout over time.

Only one of the BRICs is actually projected to perform well in 2014 while the rest lag behind. See which other emerging markets show promise.

Lots of investing in funds, individual stocks and ETFs is done within some sort of retirement account for the tax advantage, but there are downsides to these investment vehicles.

Why did a respected neurology doctor turn the corner on ethical behavior and start selling information on clinical trials in which he was involved? And how can it benefit the average investor?

When going to a new destination, many of us stick to the beaten path. But once you've been to a tourist-filled beach spot, you may be more interested in heading somewhere a tad more under-the-radar on your next visit.

While EHRs can make care more effective, efficient and coordinated, a new study has found just how the technology changes the physician-patient dynamic in the exam room.

As much as 50% of patient responsibility goes uncollected, but these best practices can help resolve financial obligations and improve communication between patients and providers.

No investor wants to cut his hands trying to "catch a falling dagger," but everyone wants to buy a bargain. Here's a very simple strategy that will help ensure you're buying "on the dips," and not just being foolish.

Polls continue to reveal that despite the Obama administration's efforts, consumers remain confused about the facts of the ACA ... and so do physicians, unfortunately.

Don't knock visits to small towns. The Historic District in Smithfield, VA, is on the National Historic Register, the town has 10 houses pre-dating the Revolutionary War, plus the nation's oldest surviving Gothic structure.

Despite its commonality, a middle-class mindset can be quite advantageous - hard work, sacrifice, discipline, thrift and commitment do pay off in the end.

Often cars lose a significant amount of value when they are driven off the lot, but some, like a fine wine, are worth more as they age. Could you have a future collectible in your garage?

If your goal is to be financially independent, and it should be, you need to make some changes in 2014 that you'll stick with for the rest of your life.

New 401(k) rules pertaining to small businesses could land physicians in the hot seat. Just because your plan was compliant five years ago, doesn't mean it is compliant today.

A majority of recent studies on the patient-centered medical home reported decreased cost of care and a reduction in the use of unnecessary and/or avoidable services.

More physicians are coming to the realization that hiring a physician assistant or three could translate to a reduced workload and increased take-home pay.

The beginning of this year's shortened tax season is just a few days away, and while you are getting all your papers in order, remember that this is primetime for scams.

Unfortunately, politics can no longer be separated out from investing considering the unprecedented degree of intervention in the financial markets.

A blown resolution could end up costing you $1,000, but using these websites and tricks could actually help combat your financial inattentiveness and increase your savings this year.

There are plenty of uses for Google Glass in medicine, but it's silly to think you can use it when you're talking to patients - and here's why.

Stories like the recent Target credit card breach serve as strong reminders of how easy it can be for our personal, business or financial information to be hacked. So why are these poor passwords so common?

The brains of very successful stock traders produce dopamine, leading them to increase their risk taking. Eventually, the normal incentives for happiness are minimized for a substitute: money.

With interest rates creeping higher and stocks having gone on quite a run, many investors are considering jumping back into bonds. But is it safe to invest now?

There are plenty of criteria to determine what the "best" credit card is, but if you're interested in rewards, look no further. These five are the best for your everyday spending.

Medical practices are highly susceptible to fraud and embezzlement, but the following processes may assist in safeguarding your practice assets and preventing potential theft.