SPOTLIGHT -
Overall Homeowners Insurance Satisfaction Up From 2010
Although homeowners insurance satisfaction is up from 2010, relatively few homeowners have flood or earthquake insurance, and those who do are less satisfied with their flood insurance.
Vacationing in Another's Home
For the frugal traveler who want to enjoy the local culture, a home exchange might be just what you're looking for.
Mid-Life Crisis Changes
The midlife crisis is often treated like the punch line of a joke, but the truth is it can be difficult to get through and leave ruined lives in the aftermath.
Physicians as Insurers
Physician networks and hospitals can potentially become insurers under a new federally-funded program called the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan.
Risky Business: Malpractice Claims for Physicians
Nearly all physicians working in high-risk specialties can expect to face at least one malpractice claim during their careers.
Using Income to Judge Home Values
The housing market is more of a mess now than a year ago, with some markets drastically undervalued and other overvalued. Eventually, these will have to correct themselves.
Frequent Fliers More Likely to be Obese
People who spend more than 21 days a month traveling are 92% more likely to be obese than those who travel less than a week per month.
Disparity Between Point-of-Service Collections and Back-End Recovery Rates
A poll showed that there is a disparity between payments collected prior to service and the recovery rate of money owed afterward.
The Patient as Customer
By viewing patients as customers, hospitals can come up with and implement services that will keep patients satisfied and engender loyalty.
Amazon Allows Customers to do What Apple Wouldn't
Amazon created a web browser app that allows customers to read and buy books through Kindle while on an iPad, something they couldn't do with the iOS app.
Support for Higher Taxes on the "Rich"
Although only 3% of Americans are considered "rich" by President Obama's $200,000 a year salary definition, those polled by CNN thought higher taxes on the rich was a good start toward reducing the deficit.
Sales Reps Armed with Tablets
More than a third of physicians report meetings with sales reps where a tablet was used. However, the marketers aren't using the devices to their full potential.
The "Top 5" Lists in Primary Care
Primary care physicians come up with the top five activities in family medicine, internal medicine and pediatrics where quality of care can be improved
U.S. Physician Practices vs. Canadian Practices
U.S. physicians spend almost four times more than Canadian physicians dealing with health insurers and payers.
Health Incentives
Employee health incentives are good in theory, but behavioral economics says that they won't work as is.
Predicting Death
Despite various models developed to predict mortality, the evidence suggests that physicians perform poorly in this area.
Satisfaction with Mortgage Servicers Declines Significantly
Homeowners with unfavorable loan terms grow increasingly frustrated with their inability to refinance. For the second year in a row, BB&T ranks highest.
National Health Spending to Increase Drastically in 2014
A new report by members of CMS' Office of the Actuary projects that U.S. health spending will rise at an average rate of 5.8% over the next decade, reaching nearly $4.54 trillion by 2020.
Compensation Static for Practice Management Professionals
Median compensation for practice management professionals in 2010 showed little change from 2009, with most compensation barely increasing and some actually decreasing.
The Value of U.S. Public Health Spending
There is a link between increased public spending and a decline in preventable deaths, but money is not the total answer.
The Most Expensive Yachts in the World
The greatest symbol of wealth may be the yacht, and the uber rich are constantly trying to one up each other.
Clinical Trials in Asia
Clinical development teams are looking toward emerging markets in Asia because each has its own unique market quality.
Personal Attention in Care
More physicians are interested in patient-centered medical homes, which are better at helping patients prevent the onset of any sickness.
Johns Hopkins Maintains Grip on Top Spot
For 22 years running now Johns Hopkins Hospital has been named the best hospital in the U.S.
Family Office Specifically for Physicians
A money management entity of the ultra wealthy is now available to the masses to act as the quarterback for a physician's financial life.
Establishing Affordable Insurance Exchanges
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has proposed rules and guidelines as states set up individual Insurance Exchanges before 2014.
Lowering Costs, Improving Quality
Three new initiatives to cut down on the high costs of Medicare and Medicaid, while helping to improve the quality of care.
Tanzanian Lodge Named Best Hotel
Vacationers are looking for adventure and exotic locations, according to the results of a Travel + Leisure survey.
Health Care Industry Continues to Add Jobs
Although employment numbers in general were flat in June, health care continued its upward trend.
The Old Charm of Poland
The cities of Poland have an unexpected beauty to them with bright buildings, pedestrian-filled streets and history.