Lifestyle

There is much debate over the Sunshine Act, the objective of which is to reduce medical conflicts of interest, but much controversy surrounds whether or not the legislation has any merits.

On the last stop of their Norwegian cruise, the Andersons explore Bergen: a city both visitors and residents can't help but brag about.

Alternative models of primary care are emerging that simplify the administrative burden, allow physicians to practice medicine at the top of their license and shift the focus away from navigating increasingly complex insurance to patient-focused care.

The reason that investors in general didn't do so well in hedge funds was largely due to the fees. It's better to manage a hedge fund than invest in one.

One of the changes wrought by the increased use of mobile technology and social media in health care is how health care professionals are searching for new jobs.

Targeted primarily towards non-health care professionals, the My Health Checklist 2012 App provides information on preventive health and health maintenance.

An interview with a general surgeon who is the poster child for the physician career of the next generation.

Price doesn't necessarily mean quality, and apparently it's really not true for private medical schools as few of the most expensive were ranked in the top 10 best.

A cruise with Hurtigruten down the "Long Coast" of Norway surely gives passengers a flash of insight. Cruise line success follows the adage, "location, location, location," and Norway has the location!

There's much that needs to be done when putting together a comprehensive financial plan, but first, you need a strong foundation.

Napa Valley is the typical destination for wine lovers, but Virginia has been booming over the last few years.

Hardly anyone expects stocks to sustain the impressive momentum from the first quarter as a new quarter gets under way today.

A lot of health services - and similarly a lot of practice revenue - are being left on the table. But fixing it is easier said than done.

See the latest in our stock-picking competition: which stocks are hot and what the top 10 looks like. And you can still register if you haven't done so yet!

With the Mega Millions jackpot currently at $640 million, Americans are lining up to buy their tickets. Do they know how much they'll pay in taxes if they win?

Have investors fooled themselves again? Despite strong returns since 2009, investors are more interested in bonds because they keep eyeing the stock market's past volatility.

Some of the following financial recommendations from various financial experts may seem obvious and some obscure, but it all depends on where you are in your life.

Big banks have deep and broad tentacles in an economy through making loans, taking deposits and providing all sorts of financial services that lubricate the engines of capitalism.

After three days of hearing arguments, the Supreme Court has taken its deliberations on the fate of President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act behind closed doors.

Sailing Norway's long coast is a glance at the real Norwegian soul.

Just three years ago Sri Lanka was emerging from a long civil war. Here you can find a UNESCO Heritage Site along with a beautiful botanical garden and an elephant preserve.

The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether or not the Affordable Care Act can stand without the individual mandate and seemed conflicted over the answer.

While in theory the concept of a fee-only adviser makes sense, they can be just as biased as other advisers - biased against commission-based products.

Continuing to fund wasteful health care programs that place less and less responsibility on those receiving benefits, compromise quality and reduce choice threatens our economic future and the well-being of our seniors.

Physicians who establish their business based on what gives them coverage for malpractice claims might be exposing themselves to the other 80% of claims they could face.

The Supreme Court heard a second day of arguments for and against the Affordable Care Act and the law faced heavy scrutiny. The decision could come down to one swing vote.

There is a belief that payday loans gouge the customer and are not fair. But if you take time to understand it, you can start to appreciate the financial product niche that it fills.

Historic Trondheim - once the capital of Norway - is located at the mouth of a river and surrounded by mountain peaks. And it has 1,000 years of history.

The internet is full of landmines for physicians who aren't careful. Whether intentional or not, misconduct could mean the end of a career.

Dave Caldwell, the executive vice president of Certify Data Systems, discusses how physicians and hospitals can begin making changes to meet the new stage 2 meaningful use requirements.