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A well-known healthcare futurist on Tuesday told the Healthcare Financial Management Association to expect changes in the expectations of employers and employees, a larger emphasis on value, and increased consolidation in the coming decade.

Most docs lack an entrepreneurial mindset and, instead, are physician wannapreneurs.

If you don‘t know a lot about investing and don‘t have a lot of time to devote to it, perhaps a lifecycle fund-also sometimes known as a target-date fund-is something you should look into.

If you've got an old 401(k) or 403(b) from a previous employer, you may have wondered whether or not to roll it over into an IRA. The answer is yes.

"Value" has been a buzzword in healthcare for several years now, but according to a new report, there's still work to be done to close "the value loop" and engage consumers in the effort.

It's not unusual to find discrepancies between different online rating sites. That's why consumers are encouraged to check their credit scores with all 3 of the major agencies: TransUnion, Equifax, and Experian. The same holds true of hospital rating sites.

The scope of analysis for healthcare diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes has gradually evolved from precision care to personalized care to population health to community health to global health. Each has its own experts, ecosystems, and methodologies.

Could consolidation among the nation‘s largest health insurers lead to what amounts to a pay cut for doctors? That story, plus a look at pay disparities in pharmaceutical speaking fees and a call for doctors to do more for obese patients, in this week's PMD Critical List.

The workplace is changing rapidly. Suiting up and showing up to clock face time is a thing of the past.

Many hotels lend you a curling iron, a bathrobe, a cell phone charger, even a fan and a dehumidifier. Helpful, but boring. At one Puerto Vallarta resort, however, you can borrow bling.

The American people are among the most generous in the world. Yet that tendency, and our relative wealth, makes us easy targets for fraud, particularly fraudulent charities.

Telemedicine, remote sensing and other digital health technologies are becoming just another tool in the black bag. The technology will no doubt bring change, but many fears are overblown.

Approximately 14.6 million people were millionaires last year, though about 90% had between $1 million and $5 million in assets. These countries are home to the bulk of those millionaires.

No matter their purchasing power, many people turn to loans or withdrawals from a retirement plan to fund big purchases. Here are 4 of the reasons that's probably not a good idea.

The investment philosophy of John "Jack" Bogle has a loyal group of followers who swear by his approach. In this interview, one "Boglehead" explains why.

The Food and Drug Administration this week said that partially hydrogenated oils, the main source of trans fats in food, are no longer generally considered safe in foods. Trans fats have been a health concern for years, yet they linger on the nutrition labels of several common foods.

Nearly 1 million people became millionaires in 2014, and more than half of those newly minted millionaires came from the US and China, according to a new survey.

When it comes to making health decisions, women are often in the driver's seat. That means healthcare marketers need to learn how to address the particular needs of women.

With a rate hike getting closer, yields are likely to spike again. Insurers will clearly gain from this and they have experienced a good year til now. This is why these 3 stocks would make prudent portfolio addition.

Doctors work hard to improve the quality of patients' lives. But when that's not possible, do doctors have a role to play in helping patients commit suicide? Polls show the public - and doctors - have mixed feelings on the question.

Anyone who watches news or sports on TV is no doubt familiar with the scores of commercials that describe a drug and then tell patients to "Ask your doctor." While many patients will eventually do just that, many more patients head to a more immediate source of information: Dr. Google.

Financing retirement plans can be a win-win solution for healthcare organizations and physicians. Here are some reasons why.

A number of pervasive myths surround our sick-care system. Unfortunately, these myths aren't bedtime story material. They're more like nightmares.

Key West, FL and the literary giant Ernest Hemingway had a shared affection for each other. Today, the city is infused with Hemingway's legacy, making the city a must-see for bibliophiles.

June is designated as "National Safety Month," an annual observance used by the National Safety Council to focus attention on preventing workplace injuries, roadway accidents, and safety lapses at home. Here's a look at the states with the best safety statistics.

Physician entrepreneurs are taking a more active involvement in innovating our way out of our sick-care mess-not dying, as some seem to think.

Consumers are demanding more and easier access to their health records. Providers who allow that access open themselves up to a range of issues, from patients self-diagnosing and self-treating, to hackers stealing a patient's health history and personal data.

One in 4 US doctors are at or over the traditional retirement age, so how do healthcare organizations identify and deal with physicians who are no longer effective? That story, plus a look at the economics of the "wonderful profession" but "terrible business" top this week's PMD Critical List.

You're not alone if you've ever peed in the pool, taken extra hotel toiletries, or even cheated on your partner when on vacation. A just-released survey chronicles 8 "dirty little secrets" of adult vacationers in the US, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, and China. The results may surprise you.

Retail sales seemed to have shed off the first quarter gloom after extending gains into the third successive month. The auto sector, which accounts for around 20% of retail sales, was one of the main catalysts behind the surge. Here are 3 stocks to help you capitalize on the growth.