Top US Destinations to Visit in 2017
December 9th 2016‘Tis the season to be making wishes, and if one of yours is for interesting travel destinations, then be merry. This time of year, travel magazines and sites post “best of†lists, crowning select destinations as the hottest places to visit in 2017.
Is There Such a Thing as “Good Advice�
December 9th 2016Good advice – it’s the hardest thing in the world to find, but let’s start with this mental trick from Wharton Professor Rom Schrift. When you are facing any decision among choices, financial, or otherwise, add the option of “do nothing†to the list.
Beware of Burnout During the Holidays
December 9th 2016Everywhere you turn there are colored lights, advertisements, glittering tinsel, shopping, delightful holiday get-togethers, and dreaded holiday parties. For physicians, we face a flood of patients wanting to get their procedures, work-ups, and surgeries done before their deductible starts over in January.
Which Gender Is More Likely to Give to Charity?
December 8th 2016When we give to charities, money flows out from our pocket into theirs. This means more for the charities and less for us. The factors that influence this transfer of funds is important to understand as it affects our bottom line if we give.
Is “Price Right†for America's Doctors?
December 8th 2016President-Elect Donald J. Trump has nominated a physician to be the new Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services. In addition to deciding the future of Obamacare, the cabinet secretary at HHS also oversees Medicare, Medicaid, the FDA, CDCP and NIH.
Healthcare Employees Have Highest Asthma Rates
December 5th 2016A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with over 200,000 respondents in more than 20 states, indicates that adults working in the healthcare and social services field have higher incidence of asthma than people employed in any other industry.
The Benefits of Telemedicine Continue to Grow
December 5th 2016The United States Department of Agriculture recently announced plans to fund 80 distance learning and telemedicine projects in 32 states. The goal, in part, is to “connect rural communities with medical and educational experts in other parts of the country.â€
Are You Moving Toward or Away from Financial Independence?
November 30th 2016Financial independence is typically defined as not having to work for money. A financially independent doctor may still continue to work, but would be able to live and support her family for the rest of their lives off of savings and completely passive income sources.