Melinda Caliendo

There are 40,000 members in the American College of Healthcare Executives, and their professional backgrounds vary from nursing, to information technology, to finance.

Whether you remember your mom buying baking soda from the Watkins Lady, or your Facebook feed is filled with Team Beachbody encouragement posts, everyone is familiar with direct selling companies. Here's a list of the world's largest, including some you may not be familiar with.

Injuries are the leading cause of death for people ages 1 to 44, and injury-related deaths are on the rise in 17 of the nation's 50 states. These 10 states reported the highest rates of injury-related deaths.

Choosing the right EHR has never been more important – Stage 3 of the Meaningful Use program is about to begin. Here's a look at the systems creating the most buzz.

Hospitals depend on donations for everything from new patient towers to new departments of medical research. So far, these 10 donors have given the largest gifts to hospitals or health care organizations in 2015.

If you travel the world, you'll find that your United States passport can be a very powerful thing. However, depending on how adventurous a traveler you are, you may sometimes find that your American passport isn't so warmly received in certain corners of the world.

With favorable exchange rates, now is a great time to explore Europe -- even if you're on a budget. These 11 money-saving tips will help you avoid emptying your wallet.

From the first signs of the days getting longer until school is back in session visits to the ER increase by 15-27%. Factors like increased time outdoors and doing chores that can only be done during the warm weather months increase the likelihood of accidents, burns, and other injuries.

The last thing you want to think about during precious downtime this summer is your practice, but taking time to learn more about the business side may be more interesting than you think. Maybe by picking up one of these books on the beach, your practice's business will also pick up.

Chances are, you've recommended or even prescribed exercise for your patients. But not everyone is excited about starting an exercise program. So how can you get patients inspired to move more?

Independence Day is just around the corner, which means cookouts and firework shows in major cities and rural backyards from sea to shining sea. If you want to see a massive fireworks display, head to one of these 10 cities.

When competition is involved, controversy is sure to follow, but some dust-ups go far beyond bad behavior into illegal activity, cover-ups, and expansive cheating. Here's a look at 10 of the worst scandals to rock international sports.

MRI machines are an important diagnostic tool. Access to MRIs can be an important factor in preventing disease, and perhaps an indicator of the country's overall health. Here's a look at the countries with the most MRI machines per capita.

If you can work your way to a little time off, there are some fascinating places to spend the Summer Solstice, which happens to fall on a Sunday this year. Whether you're in the northern reaches of Europe or partying in Central America, the northern hemisphere has a celebration for you.

Millions of mothers were given flowers on Sunday in celebration of Mother's Day. But beautiful blooms don't have to be an occasional delight. These 10 plants are as easy to care for as they are beautiful.

In North America and Europe, passports offer citizens the opportunity to see the world, learn about other cultures, and create connections. But African and Middle Eastern passports offer far less opportunities to their holders, whether because of poor government relations or newly established borders.

Being properly prepared for border control is a process as simple as flashing a passport or as difficult as waiting 6 months for a visa, depending on where your passport was issued. So who has it easiest to breeze around the world, and who has to jump through the most government hoops?

Where is the ideal place to live in the United States? What factors go into choosing the best place for you and your family to settle long term? The AARP Public Policy Institute released their first results from a new "livability index" recently, naming the top cities and neighborhoods to live long into retirement.

Whether you want to rock and roll all night or just start it up, summer concert season is upon us. Concert tours make big money, particularly for the biggest names in the business.

The capital of Switzerland is a jewel of Europe, mixing breathtaking architecture and landscapes with the fun and excitement of a major city. Here's a look at Bern through the 5 senses.

Another round of "Meaningful Use" guidelines has just been announced by the federal government. As providers continue to evaluate their Electronic Health Record options, here's a look at 10 of the most popular EHR systems.

When you look up Sinaia, Romania, on Trip Advisor, there are exactly 11 attractions listed for the town. It's not the home of a famous literary antihero, it doesn't have the cachet of the Swiss Alps. But the nickname "Carpathian Pearl" absolutely fits the town.

Prescription drugs are a large part of everyday life for many Americans. Even if you are not taking a prescribed medication, you see commercials on television and ads in magazines encouraging the use of the latest developments in pharmaceuticals.

What did the bunny put in your basket this year? Was it choc-a-block with chocolate? Brimming with beans? Plenty of Peeps? Childhood favorites need to come with a warning: nostalgia is not calorie-free.

Measles is already a hot topic in 2015, and it's not going to go away. But the resurgence of the childhood disease is not just an American problem, it's a global problem that the World Health Organization has been trying to combat on a worldwide scale since 2000.

The best part of college basketball, of course, is the mascots. Whether you have the CBS College Basketball theme music memorized or just pick teams because of their colors, the mascots are a universal delight. There are live animals, people dressed up as animals, and weather phenomena personified.

Whether you're saving for, attending, or paying off college, higher education is an investment most of the professional world is dealing with. Right now, the average college kid graduates with roughly $30,000 in debt. So what schools can provide the best return on this enormous investment?

Every year, the FBI and its partners in the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) publish a report detailing the number and type of complaints the center receives. These states reported the highest numbers of cyber crimes.

This is the point in winter when Cabin Fever has lost its novelty and is actually starting to cause a few screws to come loose. What to do while waiting for the snow plow to come through again? Why not plan a spring vacation to help you forget your shovels and Valentine's Day disappointments.

Some may not be actively practicing, some might not give the best advice, and some may not even have their MDs. But we bet you recognize more than a few names on this fun list of "Doctors" with a big number of Twitter followers.