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As the health care industry moves toward a more team-based, coordinated approach to patient care, demand for advanced practice clinicians is increasing - as is the salary for this group.

For the average physician, malpractice claims go unresolved for more than four years, according to a new study. Pediatrics and obstetrics reported the longest time for unresolved malpractice claims.

Despite reaching wide audiences through work on Dr. Drew's rehab television shows, John Sharp, MD, finds the one-on-one work he does with patients the most rewarding part of his job.

Personal reflections from my recent government-sponsored visit to China on the country's current Communist regime.

Part of the fiscal cliff deal allows employees with 401(k)s to convert to a Roth 401(k) without issues. However, this wasn't done to help you out; Uncle Sam is looking to pay some bills.

The FDA ended 2012 with a bang, approving eight new drugs in December and pushing the year's total to 39, its highest level since 1996 when the agency cleared a backlog of applications.

Portfolio managers tend to rotate money from some sectors to others depending upon what stage we are at in the economic cycle. The trick, obviously, is knowing where you are at in the cycle and how long that dynamic will continue.

There are three great drivers of innovation and entrepreneurs are called to act upon those drivers to bring an idea into being through funding and planning.

If current performance trends continue, more than 80% of Medicare providers will face penalties for failing to meet the standards of the Physician Quality Report System.

For three consecutive years overall health care spending in the U.S. has grown at the slowest rate in 52 years. However, one area where there was growth was spending for personal health care goods and services.

Harvard University is routinely named the best medical school in the U.S., but how does it fare in a global ranking? Universities in the United States overwhelmingly fill the top 15.

Having a hobby is always encouraged and millions of Americans have chosen birding. More than a third of these enthusiasts travel from home to pursue their passion; South Texas is a must see since it is home to the World Birding Center.

Physicians have many issues in their lives competing for their attention; unfortunately, financial planning may take a back seat to more pressing concerns, such as family, job, and adjusting to health care reform.

The 2012 cars with the best safety ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety that were also under $30,000.

The implementation of Obamacare and the states' health insurance exchanges are creating massive opportunities for tech firms. Already four have emerged that investors should be watching.

Ensuring that your practice has a written policy on breaks and meals that all employees know and understand isn't just about improving morale - it is also a financial situation for practice owners.

In 2012 the S&P 500 reported a 13% return, and investors are forecasting another good year for 2013. Here are five health-related stocks with huge upside, according to Goldman Sachs.

Life sciences research and development investment will rise in 2013, even as some of the industry's biggest players pare their R&D spending, according to a forecast.

Americans are very split on whether or not they approve of the final fiscal cliff deal, although they are slightly more disapproving. Plus, they will have to endure more last-minute negotiations in just a few months.

The market may do surprisingly well next year despite underwhelming forecasts. Why? Because things are just so darn bleak and bull markets thrive in such an atmosphere.

Winter brings a unique set of hazards that call for special safety precautions; for instance, fire losses increase and more auto accidents occur.

With too many patients and an ever-increasing administrative workload, many physicians are burnt out and ready to leave health care. There may be a less stressful job that doesn't mean abandoning the medical industry, though.

Stocks often trend depending upon the psyche of investors, not always on hard fundamental data. In the aftermath of the fiscal cliff deal, investors are feeling hopeful, if a bit cautious.

The pace of change is accelerating as personalized medicine and digital health technologies are altering the way doctors and patients treat, manage and prevent disease. Here are 2013 predictions for life sciences.

The top issues in health care that will affect physicians and patients in 2013 and five more complaints doctors had about problems affecting their relationship with patients in 2012.

Now there is scientific evidence to back up the concept that stock market predictors for the future year are virtually worthless. The person who makes them is wasting his breath and, worse, the person who believes them is naïve.

Only a small majority of Americans support physician-assisted suicide for the terminally ill. However, support could grow in future years since younger generations support the idea more strongly, according to a new poll.

Congress managed to pass legislation on the tax increases that were part of the fiscal cliff and addressed the Medicare physician pay cut. However, it failed to address federal spending cuts, setting up the next battle.

This is the time of year for making New Year's resolutions. And I have four that are guaranteed to make your portfolio bigger, fatter and wider a year from now.

Philippa Kennealy is against making New Year's resolutions because they are often born of hopes and wishful thinking instead of a real desire to create change. She is making a commitment, instead.