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If you find joy and challenge in learning new things, are undaunted by the complexities of commercializing health care inventions, and don't mind working long hours you'll do well as a health entrepreneur.

Every year, the FBI and its partners in the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) publish a report detailing the number and type of complaints the center receives. These states reported the highest numbers of cyber crimes.

A retired California neurosurgeon coasts through his retirement years surrounded by his wife, his friends, and his cars. The latter are on display in his museum.

Topping this week's list of must-see stories for physicians: A look at the real reason patients choose a doctor, plus what role should doctors play in curbing climate change and gun violence?

A recent study found that nearly half of patients given control over their electronic health records elected to withhold certain medical information from some or all of their healthcare providers. That impulse creates a number of challenges for physicians.

President Obama has his plan to close the income inequality gaps and calls it middle class economics. We are witnessing the evolution of a changing sick-care and healthcare system that will need a middle care economics plan too.

The Association of American Medical Colleges is calling for a restructuring of the way America trains its future physicians.

The world has never been a peaceful utopia. There have always been wars and terrible people doing horrible things to each other. Over the long term, however, the market largely ignores these things.

Accounting for the possibility of your own and your loved one's eventual mental incapacity is a key part of any estate plan.

The beagle may have reigned supreme at the Westminster Kennel Club's Dog Show earlier this month, but if the event were a popularity contest, a very different breed would have taken home the top prize.

Three weeks after announcing one of the largest data security breaches in US history, health insurer Anthem is working to rehabilitate its reputation by helping consumers protect themselves from identity theft.

Collaborative Innovation Networks (COINs) have mushroomed since the invention of the Internet and cheap mobile communications.

Important as the subject is, people are uncomfortable discussing estate planning ahead of time, to the inevitable detriment of all.

A recent report found there were 2.5 STEM job openings for every person who graduates with a 4-year STEM degree. With such high demand, many cities are working overtime to lure STEM employers. These cities are doing the best job.

Like the old Atari game "Pitfall," this market is full of traps that investors can easily fall into. With the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average at all-time highs, the sleepy crawl upwards can lure investors into traps.

Biomedical and health innovation is going through some exciting times. However, like all major industry shifts, there will be bumps in the road.

Many investors looking for an advisor tend to choose someone who makes them feel the most comfortable. That may be human nature, but it's not necessarily the best strategy.

Changing our sick-care systems into healthcare systems will not be easy but will be an important part of lowering crushing future costs to the nation.

For most physicians most of what you need to know to avoid the real pitfalls in personal finance is encapsulated in a single phrase: One House, One Spouse, One Job.

A New York physician hasn't let a diagnosis of choroideremia stop him from fulfilling his dreams. The New York University School of Medicine instructor has even found a way to turn his experience into a business opportunity.

It's understood that the healthcare profession brings with it lots of stress, loads of pressure, and long work hours. So, one might think that the obligations of being a good physician might adversely impact the obligations of being a good spouse. It appears not, generally speaking.

This is the point in winter when Cabin Fever has lost its novelty and is actually starting to cause a few screws to come loose. What to do while waiting for the snow plow to come through again? Why not plan a spring vacation to help you forget your shovels and Valentine's Day disappointments.

It's nice to see that the business of medicine is becoming more mainstream, but there are issues and they are usually not discussed at Grand Rounds.

In an era that challenges healthcare organizations to do more with fewer resources, patient experience is often considered an add-on. However, in an increasingly competitive environment where patients have more information and freedom to choose, physician practices can no longer solely focus on stripping out waste and reducing costs.

The oldest free public library in Scotland began as an attempt by Scottish Protestants to ensure their tenants were learned and could think for themselves. Today, Innerpeffray stands as a landmark for Bibliophiles and an important repository of Scottish history.

Plans lacking substantial coverage of hospital and physician services do not qualify as "minimum value" coverage under the law and so do not shield employers from fines of $3,000 or more per worker, the Department of Health and Human Services said late Friday.

Fidelity asked Americans to guess how much $50 could grow into if left in a retirement account for 25 years. The results show Americans have a lot to learn.

A multimillion-dollar judgment against a Florida concierge practice is raising questions about liability and marketing in the growing industry of so-called "concierge medicine." Meanwhile, the Sunshine State finds itself with a dearth of specialists to treat its population. Those stories and more in this week's Critical List.

The patient-centered medical home? That's not a new concept to the folks at Chicago-based La Rabida Children's Hospital.

The Medical Group Management Association has chosen Halee S. Fischer-Wright, MD, MMM, FAAP, as its new president and chief executive officer.