Lifestyle

The decision to pay of your mortgage early is a personal choice. Here are some things to consider.

By simplifying your financial life, it will be easier to manage your various investments and accounts.

Researchers have overwhelmingly rejected the idea that the relative cost of diagnoses in health plans is the same as that listed by the CMS-HCC.

Three new initiatives to cut down on the high costs of Medicare and Medicaid, while helping to improve the quality of care.

Vacationers are looking for adventure and exotic locations, according to the results of a Travel + Leisure survey.

Showing patients respect and giving them access to more information can lead to them being more engaged and likely to follow instructions.

Although employment numbers in general were flat in June, health care continued its upward trend.

The cities of Poland have an unexpected beauty to them with bright buildings, pedestrian-filled streets and history.

Although the financial crisis was tough on almost everyone, it was a good time for biotech investors. This year hasn't been as good.

The flawed Medicare system is so tiresome to navigate that many doctors will drop the coverage if possible or close their independent practices in favor of joining a group.

A reader weighs two position offers: one is salaried and the other a contract.

Drug companies are adding more responsibilities to their medical affairs groups.

Others are judging your behavior when you're at the beach and pool, especially if you breach etiquette.

With earnings season upon us, here are some tips to help you read reports and understand why the markets rewarded some companies and crushed others.

A class reunion reveals faulty memories, missing classmates and a great deal of changes; but it was still a visit to a time in the past.

Homeowners who need to move but haven't sold their current house might consider renting it out rather than leave it sitting vacant.

Despite policy efforts to help critical access hospitals, many of them simply don't have the resources to ensure high-quality care.

Boston area life sciences firms raised almost $90 million in early stage rounds.

Most investors have little or no investments into Australia despite the fact that this developed country has the growth potential of emerging nations.

Up to $500 million will be available through the Affordable Care Act to improve care and prevent injuries and complications.

Investing in bonds won't bring much income with inflation where it is; your best bet is dividends.

A new system allows doctors to document after-hours phone calls so they can choose to bill patients if they want, but also protect the practice from legal issues.

Preparing for reimbursement models that place a greater share of financial risk on the practice is the biggest challenge that medical practice managers struggle with.

Being aware of the warning signs of trouble may help you avoid it; so here are six indicators that you may be on your way to financial ruin.

A plea for doctors to wake up and come to grips with the necessities of a personal financial life.

A reader has two credit cards for two different works services and wants to know how to determine what to charge to each card.

403(b) plans aren't simply an equivalent to 401(k) plans and you might decide that participate in your company's 403(b) is not for you.

The FDA's drug advisory council recommends withdrawing breast cancer as an approved use for Avastin, but the final decision lies with the commissioner.

Before leaving on their summer road trips, people tend to forget checking to make sure that their auto insurance will cover them in case something should happen.

Affordable Care Organizations are the future of the health care industry, but it's necessary for physicians to be active participants for them to work.