Laura Joszt

In a move that many in healthcare have been dreading, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released data revealing just how many millions of dollars some physicians and their practices receive from Medicare.

In the last 15 years, medical practices have increased the use of nonphysician providers in an attempt to extend the reach of physicians, enhance revenue, and increase patient satisfaction.

Many Americans share common money misconceptions and have a sense of overconfidence and unfounded optimism about financial planning after the age of 50.

State-based health insurance marketplaces have been more successful in reaching projected enrollment levels than the federally facilitated marketplaces, with some states already surpassing projected figures.

In the final week of enrollment for the Affordable Care Act, surveyed physicians offered insights on the efficacy of advertisements and work expectations for the next 6 months to 3 years.

Unfortunately for physicians, high income doesn't guarantee a comfortable, well-financed retirement. These common mistakes can derail retirement savings, so take heed.

The concept of retirement is laden with many contradictions in both attitude and preparedness, according to a survey of pre-retirees.

Whether you view the delay of ICD-10 as a relief or an annoyance, your organizations needs to consider its new plan for moving forward.

Physicians who are tired of long hours, increasing administrative work, and the ever-changing healthcare landscape might find themselves desperate to become financially independent.

While the vast majority of organizations are on or below budget for ICD-10 transition, survey respondents revealed many providers aren't thinking enough about the impact the transition will have on reimbursement and cash flow.

With a large projected shortage, primary care physicians are in high demand and some medical schools are better at turning out residents in the specialty than others.

While there had been strong hope Congress would repeal and replace the sustainable growth rate formula with a bipartisan proposal, the House of Representatives passed yet another temporary fix on Thursday.

Although the Department of Health and Human Services stated in the past it would not extend the Oct. 1, 2014, deadline for implementing ICD-10, Congress is going to vote on that very issue.

Solo physician practices reported a huge increase in electronic health record adoption from 2013 to 2014, while the rate at large offices remained mostly flat.

Many healthcare organizations have changed to a patient-centered focus as they come to the realization that a happy customer means increased revenues.

Despite the fact that 2011 model-year cars had more problems than previous year models, consumers looking to purchase dependable used cars will pay a premium: the vast majority are luxury cars.

Low- and middle-income adults in all 50 states will likely experience frequent changes in eligibility for Medicaid and health insurance exchange coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

Based on online behaviors and life experiences, 34 million internet users may be at increased risk of becoming victims of online fraud.

How much do Americans dislike financial planning? They spend far more time selecting a restaurant or buying a flat-screen TV, according to a new survey.

The richest neighborhoods in America make obscene amounts of money and have home values that can go as high as $75 million, according to an analysis of census and income data.

Despite being concerned about covering the cost of healthcare in retirement, it's likely Americans are still underestimating the expense, according to a new report.

By improving continuity of care for elder patients with chronic diseases, the healthcare industry can reduce the use of health services, decrease complications, and save Medicare $1.5 billion each year.

Healthcare organizations, and even individual physicians, will likely face increasing fraud scrutiny in 2014 in the wake of significant fraud recoveries by the government.

With just two weeks left until the end of open enrollment under the Affordable Care Act, a slew of polls and surveys claim less-than-stellar news for the law and the president.

Money isn't uncomfortable topic for just those who don't have enough; even the wealthy consider personal finances far more taboo to discuss than religion, politics, and sex.

The annual list of top medical schools is out and while little changed among research schools, there's a new school atop the primary care school list.

Americans know they need to save more, but doing so can be difficult with the current low savings account rates. These cities are kinder than most to savers.

Reversing the recent downward trend, costs for medication are expected to increase by up to 5% across healthcare settings in 2014.

New York City may be the most overpriced city in the US, but it doesn't really compare to the most expensive cities in the world, according to the latest Worldwide Cost of Living index.

High-net-worth investors who work with financial advisors are more knowledgeable about alternative investments, but one in particular dominates their portfolios.