Lifestyle

Let's face it: Traveling can bring out the inner germaphobe in even the most adventurous of us, and for good reason - there are lots of health risks in your hotel room that you won't necessarily find at home.

To battle the physician shortage health care facilities are looking at more temporary physician assistants and nurse practitioners to fill in for full-time doctors.

A new report found one-in-three seniors in the United States dies with Alzheimer's disease or some other form of dementia, placing a growing burden on the nation's health care system.

There's no magic wand to making patient-centered care a reality within a medical practice, failing to make that transition can have a negative impact on the practice's bottom line.

There are almost limitless ways to lose money in the financial markets and if you know some of the biggest offenders then if can prevent you from making those wrong moves.

Power may shift and competition intensify, but a global city survey shows that New York and London are still on fighting form; however, a lot is expected to change in a decade.

The future implementation of the ICD-10 code changes - delayed again - will range from about $83,000 for a small practice to as high as an estimated $2.7 million for a large practice, according to a HIT consulting firm.

Despite concern about the future of medicine and the threat of industry changes, these eight factors are the biggest drivers of job satisfaction among physicians.

If you have money in bond funds, sell them while you still can. If you own bond funds, find alternative places to put the money (such as dividend-paying stocks) before the inevitable sell-off occurs.

The changes in regulations governing retirement plans affect everyone - including physicians. In order to comply with the new rules, you must first be aware of them.

In the last year, the number of websites promising to help investors shepherd their money has mushroomed, indicating an upswing in Americans taking control of their financial futures. But can these new internet services really help?

Considering state and local taxes vary so much, it can be difficult to compare how your place of residence does with a neighboring state. The Tax Foundation's annual Facts & Figures ranks states based on state tax rates, collections, burdens and more.

As the housing and stock markets in the U.S. have recovered the physician turnover rate has reached new highs, according to a new report.

Reports on CEO pay are delivering mixed news as the life sciences industry continues to move toward a greater linkage between pay and performance

Both mutual funds and baseball generate reams of statistics. With the baseball season about to begin, let's take a closer look at which stats may help you pick winners and which ones are mostly noise.

Unfortunately, many physicians in private practice end up leaving tens of thousands of dollars on the table each year, but these strategies can help you recapture that money.

Stocks are the top asset in 2013 for high net worth investors, with nearly half of them reporting that they are planning to increase their equity position this year.

More hospitals are planning to acquire physician practices in 2013 compared to last year and it's because of opportunity, rather than strategy, according to a new report.

Once you've enjoyed the Mardi Gras festivities what else is there to see in Lake Charles? Here are four attractions year round, from traveling art exhibits to historic museums.

Four ways investors have lost money and missed opportunities even in the midst of this current bull market, from investing emotionally to letting themselves get spooked.

Although vacation is supposed to be fun, relaxing and rewarding, some countries are a bit more welcoming than others. Here are the 10 countries that were ranked as least welcoming based on their affinity for travel and tourism.

The FDA is proposing to lower the bar for drugmakers seeking approval of new treatments for Alzheimer's disease as drugmakers have been unable to gain approval for new therapies even as incidence of the disease continues to rise.

There's no denying the growth of mobile health, which is the top trend that will reshape health care in 2013. However, the question remains: What will the impact be on physicians and their medical practices?

Most physicians strive to "do good" as a quality practitioner and "do well" in terms of financial rewards. Unfortunately, many in private practice end up leaving tens of thousands of dollars on the table each year.

The stock market has been on a tear lately, making it difficult for investors to decide what to do. Short-term decisions are difficult to make, but Morgan Stanley has released a new list of stocks for the long-term investor.

The fee-for-service stand is supported by patients who are comfortably off and have health insurance almost as perfect as that of our politicians'. But the reality is our health care system is broken. We need change if we're going to care for our aging population.

Now that the market has surpassed its previous record, many who bailed out with the herd after the 2008 collapse are now feeling edgy about having missed the surge back and are probably wondering, "what is the smart way to buy back into the market?"

The key to making money is staying invested (and putting more capital to work) when times are tough. It's not easy to do as each bear market is scary.

A 14-member commission adopted 12 recommendations to reform the physician payment system in the U.S. so it drives higher quality and more cost-effective health care.

While President Obama has been in talks with Republicans over cutting federal spending to reduce the budget deficit, Senate Democrats proposed their budget with cuts that are not in line with the president's plan.