Laura Joszt

Physicians rarely see eye-to-eye with their organization's executive staff, but an environment of collaboration can soothe conflicts, according to Paul Weygandt, MD, JD, MPH, MBA.

Everyone faces a handful of money dilemmas throughout their lives, and how they handle these issues are extremely important.

Although dividend stocks lag when the market is on its way up, they tend to hold up better during downturns, making them a safe investment for many.

Reducing hospital readmissions is one of the top priorities and cost-cutting measures among healthcare organizations.

Although quality measures and patient satisfaction are still just a small part of physician compensation, they are increasing in importance.

Employment and the economy all vary greatly depending on which state you live in. Even high-income earners will find it difficult to make a living in these states.

Although the first half of 2014 brought some investment surprises, the market has mostly played out as predicted. For the foreseeable future, these 5 investing opportunities are worth considering.

No one wants to discuss finances with sick or injured patients. However, the sooner that conversation occurs, the easier it is for patients to stomach the costs, according to a speaker at the HFMA's national meeting in Las Vegas.

The healthcare industry needs those who are ready for ICD-10 to step up and speak out, according to the panelists in a late-breaking session at the HFMA's national meeting.

The attitudes and expectations of Americans who are currently working differ significantly from those who are already retired, according to a recent survey.

The introduction of value-based contracts is expected to hurt profits, according to a survey of healthcare industry managers and executives.

With out-of-pocket spending expected to be $411 billion by 2020, upfront financial conversations with patients are more important than ever, according to a presentation at HFMA's national meeting in Las Vegas.

The healthcare industry is just beginning to see the advantages of putting together clinical minds and financial minds, said Atul Gawande, MD, at HFMA ANI's keynote address.

The majority of Americans report consistently being surprised by their medical bills, often because very few patients ever receive cost estimates before care.

There are many problems with American healthcare, but one seems to be the inconsistency of the care provided. These 10 cities are better at keeping their patients satisfied.

A look at 5 big hurdles to achieving your financial goals and how you can get around them and back on track.

American healthcare may be the most expensive in the world, but it ranks last overall among 11 peer countries, according to a new report.

The majority of Americans who selected a Marketplace insurance plan are paying premiums of $100 or less a month after tax credits, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.

Nearly a third of Americans have made one of the worst retirement savings mistakes, and nearly half regretted doing so, according to a new survey.

No matter how much they make, everyone's goal should be to reach a point where they can be financially independent; but it takes careful planning.

A new policy from the American Medical Association addresses the physician shortage and healthcare access in the United States through innovative education models.

Both patients and physicians have a hard time knowing how much procedures and services will cost beforehand, but a new analysis has shed some light on the issue.

While a strong majority of millennials say the Great Recession taught them to save now in order to survive future economic troubles, savings rates vary by gender.

Retiring just a few years before age 65 can incur extra healthcare costs of $17,000 per year, according to a new study from Fidelity Investments.

Failing to adequately diversify a portfolio is the most common investing mistake high-net-worth individuals made before they finally sought professional advice.

Healthcare finance teams continue to struggle to implement a costing model that not only reflects current cost-of-care realities, but are also flexible enough to be updated and revised over time.

Retirement may be a constant source of concern for most Americans, but a new survey discovered that Americans and Canadians have the most positive outlook on retirement in a global study.

Investors' risk tolerance decreased as the stock market faltered during the recession, which is counterproductive if investors want to maximize returns.

An annual survey reveals how travelers view key tourist cities around the world, including which ones have the best culture and shopping, and which ones have unhelpful locals or poor public transportation.

Physicians are increasingly turning to patient-facing digital tools like smartphones and apps to treat patients and meet outcomes-based incentives.