Lifestyle

One of the most recognizable tools of the trade celebrates a major milestone this year.

Implementing the Big Fix in medicine means moving it from Sick Care to healthcare. This shift will take a lot of work.

When surveyed about their retirement plans, many Americans express the fear that they'll run out of savings during their Golden Years. Yet that doesn't seem to have affected their investment choices.

If you want to truly take hold of your finances, you'll first need a solid foundation in economic basics. These five books will get you started.

More and more physicians are being called on to prove that their healthcare decisions are evidence-based. The irony is, they’re also being forced to comply with regulations that don’t share the same rigorous evidentiary basis.

National Parks offer some of the most gorgeous views of American nature at some of the most inexpensive rates. These five parks are particularly gorgeous in winter.

It’s perhaps no surprise that the rigorous, standardized-test-based medical school admissions process yields graduates who aren’t in touch with their creative sides. Here are 10 ways to fix that.

Not only do the new “hoverboards†fail to actually hover, they also fail when it comes to safety. That’s according to some physicians, who say they’ve seen multiple injuries from users of the fast-selling toys. The story tops this week’s PMD Critical List. Also on the list: how to educate great physicians, and an unexpected problem that compounds the opioid abuse crisis.

A new survey finds most of the people who reached the status of "billionaire" in the mid-1990s have since lost the status.

The rollout of electronic medical records has been anything but smooth. Healthcare organizations had best learn from those mistakes to avoid a similar fumbling of the telemedicine rollout.

A Florida surgeon traded in the tightly controlled environment of an operating room for a crash course in survival on a tropical island. And the whole thing was recorded for television.

The Fed’s recent announcement that it will increase the Federal Funds Rate is a good opportunity to evaluate your investments and financial position. But it’s no time to panic.

As you look back on 2015 and set out to make your 2016 resolutions a reality, it’s important to take a moment to evaluate the performance of your financial advisor. Here’s a list of items to consider.

With the new year around the corner, here's a look at 10 healthcare trends to watch, and 10 action items to ensure you don't get caught off-guard.

Some in Colorado say the Affordable Care Act doesn't go far enough to provide universal access to healthcare. They're pushing for a single-payer system in the state.

Finding someone to champion your idea within an organization can be difficult. These tips will help you find your advocate.

Retirement today looks very different than it did a few decades ago. While the current reality requires some adapting, some truths about fiscal prudence remain the same.

Two new surveys give insight into the best times to buy airline tickets and the most popular places to go with your tickets.

The year is almost over, but there's still time to cut down your tax bill and set yourself up for a strong 2016.

The US isn’t alone in its struggles to build a high-functioning healthcare system. Countries ought to help each other innovate through these challenges, but a number of barriers make such cooperation difficult.

Switzerland is known for its luxury, and the mountainous paradise doesn't disappoint.

A tour can be a great way to visit Europe, but it's nice to have some time to roam freely. Here's what we found while on the loose in Warsaw.

The notion that physicians in certain specialties are more entrepreneurial than others doesn’t hold much water. However, certain specialties do afford advantages to would-be entrepreneurs.

As a record number of Americans leave home for the year-end holidays, we offer these six savings suggestions, a mix of tried-and-true tips and novel ideas.

When it comes to Meaningful Use, audits are an unavoidable reality. These tips will help ensure your practice is prepared if and when the dreaded audit letter arrives.

A welcome letter imagining all the things today’s employed physicians might need to survive in this new career landscape.

More than 1,800 people qualify as billionaires. But where do they live? These 8 cities top the list.

As the wellness industry becomes a big business, here's a sketch of what the future business model might look like.

The holiday season is a time of recalling treasured memories and making new ones. These quotes capture the spirit of the season.

Two new products aim to save kids from two nasty side effects of travel: Boredom and motion sickness.