Laura Joszt

Recruiting and retaining physicians continues to be highly competitive, which has led to some strong perks for newly hired providers.

While all physicians share some of the same concerns and have similar regrets, there are distinct differences among age groups when it comes to personal finances.

Low cost of living and light tax burdens aren't the only factors to consider when choosing a place for retirement. New research has named these 10 states the worst for retirees.

Physicians recognize ordering unnecessary medical tests and procedures is a serious problem, but they still do it anyway, sometimes just because patients ask for them.

Although healthcare prices stayed mostly flat, real healthcare spending soared 9.9% in the last 3 months as a result of enrollments under the Affordable Care Act.

While most physicians and payers didn't feel like they would have been ready to transition to ICD-10 in 2014, most hospital and health system revenue cycle leaders were confident they would have been prepared.

Sometimes wealth comes to those who are lucky; they win the lottery or they decided to invest in Apple in 1981 when the share price was just $28.83. However, it's far more likely their wealth came through good habits.

As the real estate market heals, it brings to surface a reality many people are unhappy to face: housing is becoming more unaffordable again.

The implementation of a medical error disclosure program can reduce claim rates and costs, according to a recent analysis of the University of Michigan Health System's program.

As healthcare claims costs are expected to continue to rise, employers are exploring options that can help them manage costs, such as launching private exchanges.

Updated guidelines in the use of telemedicine technology provide a basic roadmap to ensure patients are protected from harm and are provided quality care.

Americans may be split on whether or not they like the Affordable Care Act, but most are okay with added fees as a result of the health reform law, according to new survey results.

People don't realize they can negotiate their investments, and that if they aren't doing so, then they can be missing out on significant money.

Patient safety is a huge part of every healthcare organization and poor patient safety can severely affect the bottom line of any practice, hospital, or healthcare system.

State income taxes can be confusing. While some states have no income tax at all, others have multiple brackets. Does your state have one of the highest top income tax rates?

Along the road to financial security, individuals will make poor decisions-the catch is to learn from those failures and create bigger successes down the line.

Physicians have been mostly unhappy with their electronic health record systems and the number looking to replace their existing system is only increasing.

Recently released responses to a survey taken just before Congress voted to delay ICD-10 for at least a year have validated the decision, revealing how unprepared healthcare providers were for the transition.

Typically, physicians who perform procedures are paid the highest and those managing chronic illnesses are at the bottom of the compensation list.

As patients strive to become more cost conscious, estimates of out-of-pocket costs before treatment would likely increase patient payments and improve the billing process.

For most Americans, summer is vacation time; however, little else can ruin a trip like getting sick. Often, this is as small as a runny nose and a cough, but sometimes the illnesses travelers pick up can be far more serious.

Attitudes toward investments are very strongly correlated to how they are performing at the time. Gold was preferred in 2011 and real estate in 2002. So what do investors like best today?

Physicians have a much larger impact beyond simply providing care. In 2012, they contributed $1.6 trillion in economic activity and supported nearly 10 million jobs nationwide.

While many Americans came out of the recession feeling like they were in better control of their finances, one age group has definitely been the most affected by the financial crisis of 2008.

Americans-regardless of age, income, and education-have proven to be pretty awful at handling their personal finances. Given the choice between saving and spending a sudden windfall, they're more likely to spend the money.

Every time the top US tax rate increases by one percentage point, there is a more than 2% increase in US investors attempting to evade taxes by disguising themselves as foreign investors.

The country may only understand the most basic effect the Affordable Care Act will have on the lives of Americans as new studies find the law's reach will be more widespread than realized.

The Affordable Care Act's reach may not be strictly limited to healthcare insurance, as a new study finds the healthcare law could alter costs for other liability insurance for the better.

Whether you're thinking long-term for retirement or short-term for vacation, a little planning can go a long way when it comes to saving money.

Although the majority of Americans are concerned and stressed about their finances, a little discipline might be the road to future happiness.