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A medical practice with an excellent billing process, but inaccurate coding will lose money or leave it on the table. But there are ways to avoid that scenario with the right staff and technology.

People are forgetful. Sometimes there's nothing to be done about it. However, in the case of taxes, you can always correct a mistake, even if you've already filed.

After pulling out a few last-minute deals and compromises over the last three years, Congress was not able to avoid automatic spending cuts that took place on Friday to the great dismay of the medical community.

If you live in a major city, there's a good chance you rely on some form of public transportation to get around. However, the rest of us are stuck visiting the gas pumps.

"There are aspects of the emotional debate on gun violence that have not gotten much attention and are pertinent to doctors, our work and our pocketbook," writes Jeff Brown, MD.

The latest numbers show that women earn just 81% of what men do, but some industries are kinder. Out of the top 20 jobs that pay women the most, almost half belong in the health care industry.

The enormous growth of medical devices that use wireless telecommunications technology - and the corresponding need to accelerate testing of those products - have prompted regulators to take action.

Though it has been known for years that serving others can emotionally benefit the giver as well as the recipient, a new study supports that concept from a financial perspective, as well.

Most diagnostic errors occurred in the primary care setting and were for common conditions that could have the potential for moderate to severe harm, according to a new study.

As health care costs continue to rise, more and more companies are asking employees to pick up the costs meaning patients are saddled with higher premiums, higher deductibles and higher co-pays.

The stress of tax season can be overwhelming for many people, but the government should be reassured that the vast majority believe it's not acceptable to cheat at all on income taxes.

Mitt Romney lost the election and now is back doing what he does best: making millions in private equity. And he's laughing all the way to the bank.

Across-the-board budget cuts are all set to take place on March 1. Although the cuts will affect the entire nation, certain states will feel the hit much worse than others.

Sometimes it's beneficial to take a look at the basics to ensure they're still working for you. For high-income earners, like physicians, who aren't utilizing a wealth management firm, here's what you're missing out on.

Student loan debt is an ever-increasing burden for graduates, particularly those who attend medical school and there is concern that such large debt burdens will discourage graduates from entering primary care.

Even as ACOs grow in number, 40% of physicians say they wouldn't participate in one. Furthermore, physicians revealed that their understanding of certain value-based terminology is limited.

There are no "sure things" in stock investing. But the dividend can be an important clue when looking for stocks. These three companies have not only paid out dividends for the last 25 years, but they've increased those dividends each year.

Think you're unable handle the boisterous, extravagant excesses of Mardi Gras in New Orleans? Family-oriented Lake Charles provides a deeper look into Mardi Gras and reveals what the event means to a community.

Unfortunately, taxpayers looking forward to their refunds may find their money has been claimed by identity thieves. Identify potential scammers before you become a victim and take the right steps if you find out too late.

Small companies that never "got off the ground" or died a fast death can be a financial death trap years later. Today, people are paying tens of thousands of dollars all because of fines levied by the IRS.

Once an EMR is up and running, how does the medical practice get back to a productive level? The post-launch answers reside in the pre-launch prep, according to health information professionals.

By 2050 retirees will make up a fifth of the world's population and as of right now more than half of future retirees claim that they are not preparing adequately to achieve a comfortable retirement.

The easiest way to make money in the market is to find a stock the big investors are about to load up on and buy it first. Nobody has deeper pockets than Uncle Sam.

Although nearly half of all medical school applicants were nonwhite in 2011, minorities are underrepresented in medical school faculties, according to a new report.

Indiana University researchers have created an artificial intelligence system able to improve patient health care while at the same time reducing costs.

There is an industry that's outperformed nearly any you could imagine. It's left gold, oil, natural gas, silver and even health care in the dust. It's an industry that every person on the planet eventually needs because death is inevitable.

As part of a campaign to eliminate unnecessary risks and improve care by encouraging patient/physician conversations, 25 specialty societies compiled lists of the five most overused tests and procedures.

Deciding to become a neurosurgeon was an easy decision for Mitchell Levine, MD, who enjoys his career despite how serious and focused he has to be for work.

How to tell your story and promote your skills to create potentially beneficial relationships. Most people have to learn to talk about themselves in order to be successful.

A record $4.2 billion in health care fraud judgements and settlements was returned to federal programs in 2012. The majority of detected fraud relates to health care services delivery and billing; however, the pharmaceutical industry also contributed.