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In this week's column, Jeff Brown, MD, looks at some surprising financial data, including research showing female leadership might improve the profitability of American banks.

Choosing a financial advisor is a huge decision and one you shouldn’t make without ample information. Here’s a link of critical questions to ask as you’re meeting with potential advisors.

Looking at Toyota's response to crisis can teach people in other industries how effective leadership can create more resilient organizations.

Picking the right person for the right job is the keystone of building high performance teams. The challenge is creating efficient processes to select the right people and give them the right roles.

A new poll shows Americans are mostly happy with their healthcare experiences. However, not all of the results are positive.

Cádiz, Spain, 68 miles from Seville, serves as Seville’s port city. Even though there’s so much to see, it’s wise to be selective, choosing one or two attractions so that you have time to stroll.

The wealthy, and those destined to become that way, simply think differently from the majority of their peers in six distinct ways.

This year, the “Millennial†generation is projected to surpass the outsized Baby Boom generation as the nation’s largest living generation. These demographic trends are a major source of opportunity for entrepreneurs, including physician entrepreneurs, who have the skill to pursue them.

Alsace sits on the edge of France near Germany, and its history is rich with influences from both countries.

This week, retirement expert David Alemian looks at the concept of Mastermind Groups and how they can contribute to the success of your retirement planning.

Retirement planning requires thinking through various variables that are often difficult to pin down. How do you wade through all the possibilities and come out with a simple, actionable plan?

On this International Women's Day, we take a look at the status of physicians in the healthcare industry.

A new study looks at the rates of bacteria, superbugs, and other unwanted dangers at America’s hospitals. Some of the names topping the list might surprise you. That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List. Also on the list, why doctors care about happiness, and why the stethoscope might soon become a thing of the past.

A project at an Atlanta health system is aiming to save time and boost efficiency by streamlining EHR systems.

Getaways for guys are getting bolder. As more men seek vacations with friends that go beyond scoring birdies or drinking goodbye to bachelorhood, more travel companies are marketing active “mancations†and “bro-cations.â€

With Match Day just around the corner, the issues of student debt and evolving career patterns are coming to the fore.

Gibraltar, a 2.6-square-mile British territory on Spain’s southern coast, features more than enough attractions for day visitors.

The virtual economy of one of the world's most popular video games can teach us a lot about how to survive in the real-life economy.

A new study throws cold water on the popular idea that consumers can save themselves and the healthcare system loads of money if they become savvier shoppers for healthcare services.

The days, hacking has come to mean finding new approaches and work-arounds. Here are six new approaches to how we treat physicians.

Investing can feel like almost like a sporting event, prompting dreams of dollar signs and the adrenaline kick of a slot machine. However, the best investing strategy is often the most boring.

Voluntary early retirement can be a blessing, but doing so can also come with some unexpected complications. Here are three to watch out for, and three solutions to avoid the pitfalls.

Arizona is a great place to visit in the spring, and not just because of the warm temperatures.

The demand for physician leaders is ever increasing as the health system changes toward a more value-based model. We take a look at the skills needed to develop those leaders.

When it comes to electronic health records, having a patient portal is only half the battle. The bigger challenge is making it useful for your patients.

A Florida teen who made headlines last month when he was charged with providing medical care without a license is now facing new charges.

Most people use the stock market for long-term goals. That's why it's critical to keep a wide perspective when daily stock market fluctuations dominate the headlines.

Parents strive to give their children the best, safest childhood possible. However, sometimes it's easy to forget the need for play.

As physicians face increased competition from retail clinics, they'll need to do more to tailor and improve their marketing efforts.

If you haven't been to Lithuania in a while, it's worth a trip. The country has pumped major investment into its tourism industry, and the results are spectacular.