Lifestyle

Shrinking insurance reimbursements, changing regulations, and rising business and drug costs are some of the reasons why physicians are forgoing salaries or dipping into personal assets to keep their practices afloat.

A year-end tally of U.S. prescription drug shortages shows a 27% jump in the number of recorded shortfalls, but a new FDA rule and proposed legislation offer some hope for progress.

The old saying that there's no such thing as a free lunch applies even to so-called free apps. As a physician you should know what you're getting yourself into when you use them and share information.

On January 5, Becker's Orthopedic & Spine posted a list of the 40 most powerful people in health care. The next 10 people on the list include Presidents and CEOs of insurance companies and health care organizations like the AMA and HIMSS.

Since Congress put delayed making a decision on the Medicare reimbursement cut, CMS is giving physicians until Feb. 14 to decide if they are dropping Medicare participation.

At the end of 2011 there was approximately 165,000 metric tons of total mined gold in the world, which is worth close to $8.5 trillion.

On January 5, Becker's Orthopedic & Spine posted a list of the 40 most powerful people in health care, in no particular order.

Because of the arcane nature of the tax code, it's ever changing provisions and our own barely suppressed emotions concerning one of our national civic duties, most of us beyond the simple W-2 and short form turn to a tax expert for advice and solace.

In 2012 hospitals will have to simultaneously figure out how to increase patient volumes while combating limited capital and rising costs.

While in India, Shirley Mueller was drawn toward investing in the country, but it's a big risk that comes with a host of issues that could make investors think twice.

Games have already proven to be big business for many companies. If it is fun, it is a great way to waste time - and what better way to waste time than by being healthy?

Millions of operations, tests and other health care services will happen regardless of world events, economic, political or otherwise.

A study to determine predictors of 30-day readmission rates for heart attack patients, revealed that patients in the U.S are more likely to be readmitted than patients in other countries.

It's time to do some quality assurance on investment gurus and the financial media, so here are some of the worst investment calls of last year.

While you can't fully anticipate what will happen in 2012, you can create the attitude that will permit you to cope with whatever comes your way.

The Supreme Court has the Affordable Care Act on its docket for this spring, but people on both sides are calling for two justices to recuse themselves from the case. Chief Justice John Roberts has an opinion on that.

On the island of Hiva Oa two famous men who lived very different lives are buried there: the artist Paul Gauguin, who infuriated local priests, and poet and songwriter Jacques Brel, who flew sick children to the hospital on another island.

Before you shred old medical files, there are some legal considerations to take. State requirements vary on how long a physician needs to retain files before they can be destroyed, but it could also hurt the physician to keep those files beyond the required retention time.

For the global investor, this was a rough year for stocks. The U.S., based on returns, actually looked like the nicest house on a bad block.

Americans with insurance are more likely to develop healthy habits, but there may not be any clear connection between having health insurance and actual physical health.

The success of accountable care organizations will depend mostly on whether or not they will be able to improve performance of providers, not just if they meet operational issues.

High gas prices at the pump can seriously hurt, but it might not be so bad if you've loaded your portfolio with U.S. oil producers and transporters.

Residential real estate is the world's largest asset class and should be a part of everyone's portfolio. And, in fact, it is for homeowners. But now renters can also get in with housing futures.

A study examining patterns in emergency room visits in Indiana finds 40% of patients visit more than one ER, challenging the concept that patients are bound to health systems and repeatedly visit local facilities.

Northeast of Tahiti is the island of Ua Pou, one of the 12 Marquesa Islands. Here, the residents are simply content to enjoy the ocean and the beauty of where they live.

Over 85% of physicians now have a smartphone, with the iPhone leading the pack. But, as with many things, the increased use of this technology poses some risks and challenges to security.

The hottest destinations of 2012, whether you're looking for adventure, cities, culture or isolation.

Just before going on holiday recess, Congress voted to delay the Medicare payment cut, which was scheduled to go in effect Jan. 1, for two months. Congress will resume discussion on the cut when it is back in session.

Whistleblowers are helping the Department of Justice expand its pursuit of false claims and police the pharmaceutical industry.

Adopting a safety culture in a medical practice is a difficult process that includes getting everyone on board with and willing to implement changes.