SPOTLIGHT -
Doctors, Patients Differ on End-of-Life Care Preferences
Patients and caregivers prefer thinking in terms of quality of life over quantity of life, though their physicians may not be on the same page.
Are Employed Physicians Fully Integrated?
Although the integrated physician model has the potential for success, there is sharp disagreement within healthcare over whether or not employed physicians are fully integrated into their hospital or health system.
The Satisfaction of Employed and Self-Employed MDs
Some physicians go into employment willingly, while others are forced into it. After weighing the pros and cons, how does the job satisfaction among employed and self-employed physicians compare?
Refunds Likely to Be Spent, Not Saved
More than half of Americans who expect to get a tax refund plan on spending it and few are anticipating the money will go to long-term savings like retirement or a child's college education.
Americans Show Little Tolerance for Tax Cheats
Americans have little tolerance for any cheating on income taxes, regardless of whether the taxpayer is low-income or high-income, a small business or a large corporation.
Mobile Technology Use Growing in Healthcare Industry
Use of mobile technologies in healthcare is up, including the use of apps, which grew 14% over the last year, according to a survey from HIMSS Analytics.
The Uncle Sam Savings Plan
Most of us assume that our mortgage or rent, student loans or child care costs eat up the majority of our income, but our biggest expense is taxes. These tips will help you save when the taxman cometh.
Most Patients Visit PCPs, Not Specialists, for Chronic Care
A majority of patients with high-cost chronic conditions are seeking care from their primary care physicians instead of a subspecialist, according to new data.
Americans Are Saving Differently in 2014 than Past Years
Two financial surveys show that Americans feel they are in better financial health than previous years and are focused on saving for the short- and long-term future.