Cruising the Adriatic Sea on a Small Ship
Small cruise ships may mean a larger budget, but they offer more a intimate experience and more personalized care compared to other ships that are like floating cities.
Docs Grade ACA Poorly; Better to Start Over on Health Reform
The Supreme Court will rule on the Affordable Care Act this month, but physicians grade the law so poorly, they think it should be scrapped and that Congress should start over.
Truvada Should Gain Approval, Benefitting Investors
In three months, the FDA will rule whether or not to approve Gilead Sciences' Truvada for HIV prevention, giving the company a huge advantage in a market it is already a leader in.
U.S. Doing Poorly with Value-Based Health Care
The U.S. faces obstacles to improve health care value. Right now it is third worst among 12 developed countries for value-based health care
Avoiding Inadvertent Patient Privacy Violations
Patient privacy and confidentiality violations occur in the medical practice setting more frequently than one might think. A HIPAA compliance plan can help cut down on these accidental breaches.
U.S. Docs Paid Less Than Counterparts in Other Countries
Despite the fact that U.S. health costs are among the highest in the world, its physicians are among the lowest paid of the major western nations (relatively speaking).
Amgen is Still Strong Despite Trial Failure
A late-stage trial of Amgen's drug Sensipar failed to meet the trial goal causing shares to fall, but only a little.
Your Relationship with Your CPA Matters
Most physicians don't have a lot of extra time or experience to pour over financial statements, understand what they present and how they impact the practice. This is where your CPA can help.
Interviewing Physicians on Their Financial Situations
People will tell you the most intimate details of their relationships and their medical problems, but they zip their lips when it comes to their finances.
Top Ways to Save Money on Your Summer Road Trip
Summer is the ideal time for road trips. Whether you're just driving to the beach or trekking across the country, here are some money-saving tips.
Safer Bets for a Fragile Market
Warren Buffett invests in a way that he can sleep easy at night. Here are some options that are on the safer side, but still have an opportunity for yield and in some cases growth.
Spectrum Pharma's Long-Term Potential
The strong set of drugs in Spectrum Pharmaceuticals' pipeline could mean that the company has some long-term potential for investors.
Accumulation vs. Guaranteed Income
It seems that most advice is about accumulating the most amount of wealth possible for retirement. But is that the best model?
Psychiatrist Helps CEOs Manage Stress and Stay Healthy
A psychiatrist coaches corporate executives and entrepreneurs to maximize their productivity and performance while optimizing their health and well-being.
The Drugs Most Reported for Risks
Anticoagulants lead in the most number of reports for serious adverse events. In 2011 there was an increase of 9.4% in reported cases.
Workers Pushing Back Retirement Until 80?
According to the CEO of AIG, because of longer life expectancies, retirement age might be pushed back to 70 or 80.
Roche's Stock Takes Off
Roche has so impressed since ASCO with its various drug results - including its "smart bomb" breast cancer drug trastuzumab emtansine (T-DMI) - that the company's stock (RHHBY) shot up on the OTC Markets.
Death of a Vision Spurs Entrepreneurial Physician
Physicians graduate medical school filled with idealistic aspirations before facing the reality of how hard it is to start a practice.
To Build Wealth Focus on Savings Not Returns: Part I
Many people focus on the wrong tactics to build wealth. The amount of your savings will have a greater impact than investment returns on your portfolio value.
Key Factors in Defining Happiness
If you miss out on happiness in your 30s you could have another chance in your 60s, according to an AARP survey.
The Daily Stipends of On-Call Physicians
The most common form of compensation for on-call physicians is a daily stipend, and pay varies depending on specialty, location and group type.
Targacept CEO Steps Down After Series of Setbacks
After pipeline disappointments a corporate shake up might be just what Targacept needs as it moves forward with its remaining drugs.
Getting Back on Track (and Trace)
Counterfeit medicines are not just a theoretical problem anymore. Now is the time to close a major loophole that allows the purveyors of false products to prey on an unsuspecting American public.
Mendel: The Man, The Monk, The Scientist
Outside of Brno, Czech Republic is the museum dedicated to the work of the monk and father of genetics, Gregor Mendel.
After Volatile Ride Ampio Positions for Rebound
Although Ampio has had a volatile few months, with three strong drugs in the pipeline, the company is positioning itself for a rebound.
Alternative Investments Still Growing, But Slower
While alternative investments have continued to gain assets, excitement for them has diminished, which lead to slower growth in 2011.
What is a "Fair" Division of Property in Divorce?
It's important to bear in mind that, in case of divorce, equitable or fair does not necessarily mean equal. A 50/50 split is generally the starting point in the discussion, but rarely do the two parties end up with an exact amount.
ASCO '12 Standouts: Bristol Wows, J&J Hits Dendreon Hard
The markets opened on Monday with a host of new data from ASCO, including impressive news from Bristol and bad news for Dendreon.
Meeting the Challenges of the Oft-Delayed ICD-10 Deadline
The deadline for ICD-10 has changed multiple times, but that doesn't mean that physicians should brush it off. ICD-10 increases diagnostic codes five-fold, but it's not as daunting as you might think.
New Cancer Cases to Increase 75% by 2030
By 2030 the number of people with cancer worldwide could increase by more than 75%.