Laura Joszt

State and local taxes vary widely across the country, and some states are doing a poor job of investing taxpayers' money into government services that benefit residents. How well does your state spend your tax dollars?

Medical school graduates carry substantial amounts of student loan debt, which can negatively affect their well-being, according to an analysis of Americans who graduated college between 1990 and 2014.

The number of hospitals contracting for external clinical documentation improvement services before the new Oct.1, 2015, ICD-10 deadline could triple.

Investors should never underestimate the power of compounding or of regular saving. People who consistently participated in their 401(k) plans had an average account balance that was 67% higher than other participants.

These 10 states prove it is not necessary to spend a fortune on healthcare to receive quality outcomes.

Investment advisors are increasingly focused on managing risk and bracing for a market correction, according to the results of a new survey.

The date for ICD-10 has been officially set (again). The US Department of Health and Human Services finalized Oct. 1, 2015, as the new compliance deadline.

Over the next 2 years, the number of patients receiving care from an accountable care organization is expected to increase by more than 200%, according to a new report.

The call to overhaul the $15 billion graduate medical education system and government payment for physician training sparked controversy among some medical organizations.

What are Americans' healthcare dollars really buying? A new study examined the quality of each state's healthcare relative to the cost.

The Affordable Care Act's trials and tribulations may be attracting the most attention, but increasing drug costs are starting to concern experts.

The medical community is up in arms about a recent Florida ruling that could negatively affect the patient-physician relationship.

Everyone handles their finances, and the stresses that go with them, differently. Understanding your financial personality can help you overcome disadvantages.

While everyone's risk tolerance level is unique, it turns out individual investors typically view asset riskiness very differently than financial professionals.

A new car's resale value automatically drops as soon as it is driven off the lot, but some retain their value a lot better than others.

Although a majority of Americans are consistently surprised by their medical bills, the experiences differ greatly by state.

Following the first open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act's marketplaces, 10.3 million uninsured adults gained covered, according to a new analysis of data.

A new ruling from the DC Circuit Court of Appeals has invalidated the healthcare subsidies for people in states with federally run marketplaces.

While anyone can become a victim of investment fraud, they tend to be more financially literate, have a college education, and earn a high income.

There is a disconnect between patients and experts when defining what it means to be a quality healthcare provider, according to a new poll.

Despite worries that the implementation of the Affordable Care Act would increase patient visits, a new report revealed that has not been the case thus far.

A bad hotel experience can put a damper on an otherwise good vacation. Luckily for travelers, hotel guest satisfaction has reached its highest level since 2006.

As this bull market continues, Americans are reaping the rewards in their 401(k) accounts. Stocks account for more than three-quarters of the retirement balance increase.

Allocation to alternative investments is expected to increase in the long term, but investors should exercise caution when choosing the best and most efficient vehicles.

A common cognitive bias has led to a high correlation between existing retirement contribution patterns and future health improvements, according to a new study.

Although cost might not be as much of an issue for Americans looking to obtain health insurance, obstacles still remain for those seeking coverage.

For most people, retirement seems a long way off, but that's no excuse to slack off. If you might be behind, follow these tips to kick-start your savings.

Nearly half of physician respondents to a survey from Jackson Healthcare reported their compensation decreased from 2013 to 2014.

Practices and hospitals can spend years waiting through an appeals process for a denied claim when it might be better to simply rebill it, according to Ralph Wuebker, MD, chief medical officer of Executive Health Resources.

A new analysis of projected uninsured rates post-Affordable Care Act revealed that the states with the largest proportion of uninsured residents are mostly those that did not expand Medicaid coverage.