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Patients are feeling more of a squeeze when it comes to funding their healthcare, according to a new report.

A study of patient satisfaction data shows patients tend to be highly satisfied when they have confidence in their physician and when they feel the staff does a good job of communicating.

Can a free meal from a drug company influence a doctor’s prescribing habits? Apparently so, even if the meal is a cheap one, according to the top story in this week’s PMD Critical List.

Rural areas have 25% of the population, and yet they've got only 9% of the physicians. The problem: physician recruitment and retention. The solution: it's easier than you think.

Science has studied happiness. Here are 10 things you can do to be happier, most of which will be much easier done as an early retiree.

More and more universities are setting up entrepreneurship centers for undergraduate students. While the idea is laudable, those who invest time and money in such centers need to have realistic expectations.

Innovation ecosystems are just as complex as human anatomy. Be sure you don't cut the basic science classes before trying to see patients at the bedside.

Hoopla, hot dogs, and flag-waving come with the Fourth of July, but just how many fireworks do we blast off, and how many hot dogs do we consume? You might be surprised.

Healthcare leaders can improve patient care and their organizations’ financial performance by borrowing methods from other industries, according to the leader of the Joint Commission.

The emergence of a wide array of healthcare technology means more and more patients will have access to health data and diagnostic information. It also means the role of physicians will change, according to cardiologist and author Eric Topol, MD.

The new chair of the Healthcare Financial Management Association is challenging the organization’s members to not merely survive the current round of regulatory and economic uncertainty, but to thrive in it.

Academic technology transfer offices, like all things sick care, are undergoing change and reforming themselves to be more responsive to technology commercialization and licensing stakeholders.

The type of medicine you practice could have a major impact on the amount of money you take home each month. Is that the way it should be?

Organizations facing tremendous pressure should take a broad perspective and look for where their core capabilities match the shifts in the broader industry and economy, according to an industry expert.

You don’t have to be a math whiz or use fancy spreadsheets to understand many parts of your personal finances. Sometimes it’s just a matter of elementary school math: basic addition and subtraction.

New Medicare payment options mean decision time for physicians. Doctors and practice administrators will need to be proactive to get the most out of the changes.

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Carry-on luggage is getting more functional and lightweight than ever before. And that’s a good thing, because airlines are getting stricter about the size and numbers of carry-ons onboard.

Physicians' kids typically grow up with most of their financial needs met. So how do you teach them the value of money?

The United Kingdom's surprise vote to leave the European Union is sending shockwaves through global markets. Should physician investors be concerned?

For me, money once represented the ability to buy things. Now, my money buys something more valuable, time.

We read a lot about habits that will supposedly make us healthier and help us to live longer. Turns out, even the most oft repeated advice is often baseless.

Employed physicians generate a considerable amount of money for their employers. In an era of value-based care and a shortage of primary care physicians, something's got to give.

Physician burnout is not just something that physicians have to deal with in isolation. There is a bigger impact on the entire healthcare system.

Money management often feels very, very complicated. However, the simple, everyday lessons and principles we learn as parents can go a long way toward helping us gain financial independence.

If you have been following the financial news recently, you may have heard about Department of Labor's (DOL) new fiduciary standard rule - also known as the Conflict of Interest rule. Let's review what this means for you.

With the recent success of longshot presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, it's likely the idea of single-payer healthcare will continue to be a hot topic for months or years to come.

When scientists and clinical investigators talk about translational research, it seems things get lost in translation.

Four major attractions in the world, the Bayeux Tapestry, Richard the Lionheart’s castle, Monet’s Giverny, and the Normandy Invasion Beaches are all within easy distance of Rouen, France.

If we built a monument to history's greatest physicians, which doctors would deserve a spot?