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40 of the Most Powerful People in Health CareOn January 5, Becker's Orthopedic & Spine posted a list of the 40 most powerful people in health care, in no particular order.
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Don't Panic! Strategies for Coming Higher Capital Gains TaxesLong-term capital gains rates will go up substantially in 2013 unless Congress acts. But that doesn't necessarily mean you should take your gains before the end of the year. Here are some strategies and tactics to consider.
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Seniors' Wait for a Medicare Appeal is Cut in HalfThe progress follows an announcement last January that officials were going to work through a crushing backlog by moving beneficiaries to the front of the line and suspending hearings on cases from hospitals, doctors and other providers for at least 2 years.
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Five Resources for Bootstrapping a StartupFounding your physician start-up on mostly your own finances can seem like an overwhelming task at times. Fortunately the Internet has come to the rescue with a huge array of services.
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This New Year, Don't Forget Your Digital EstateWhen you die, you leave behind more than just physical assets. You also leave behind a "digital estate" of financial data, documents, photos, and more. Planning ahead can help smooth the transfer of those digital assets.
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Professional Financial Advice Is Alive and WellWhen we think of a professional, such as a physician, attorney, or CPA, there is an expectation of prudent advice or exemplary service rendered. Unfortunately, negative press because of the shenanigans by Wall Street executives, bankers, and unscrupulous firms.
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Broken Confidence: New Directions in Risk AssessmentA new risk-mitigation concept called the comprehensive risk assessment seeks to insure investors against significant downturns through scenario analysis; incorporation of behavioral and neuroscience into decision making; and utilizing wider diversification.
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Dental as a Key Part of Your Practice's Health and Wellness ProgramEmployers of all types and sizes realize that healthy employees are happier and more productive. Your practice's wellness program shouldn't overlook dental insurance - good oral health can help reduce diabetes, heart disease, cancer and even premature births.
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4 Electronic Tools to Make Your Office More EfficientAs healthcare reform brings millions of newly insured patients into a system that already sees shortages in primary care physicians and select specialties, we need to be smarter in how we communicate and interact.
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Don't Leave Money on the TableEvery year doctors and surgeons top the annual list of best-paying jobs in America. But, as all physicians know, this comes at a price.
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A Taxing Question: An "Alternative Investment" or Just a Hobby?Many wealthy investors are turning to rare and collectible items, such as art, race cars and race horses, to protect their wealth from financial market fluctuations. But what you consider an investment may be seen as just a hobby by the IRS -- and that can have serious tax consequences.
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From Patients to Patience: A Retired MD's Birdwatching PassionA retired physician has found a rich second act as a birder and nature photographer. He jokes that he doesn't know how he finds time to be retired.
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5 Finance Mutual Funds for 2015With the finance sector expecting double digit earnings growth in the second half of 2015, it would be advantageous to look into mutual funds that have high levels of financial exposure. These 5 are worth a close look.
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RTLS Enabled Self-Rooming Improves the Provider ExperienceAn established real-time locating system can not only increase positive patient outcomes, but it can also help physicians with an overburdened workflow. Thomas D. Schwieterman, M.D., Vice President of Clinical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer, Midmark Corporation, has the results to show this system can be beneficial to anyone in the ambulatory space.
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Three Stocks to Brave a Government ShutdownThe end results of a government shutdown likely include a rating downgrade of the nation or a debt crisis. However, you can turn the odds in your favor by investing in stocks that are well positioned to combat this situation and move ahead.
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Accounts Often Empty as Retirement BeginsThe average retiree's 401(k) account is empty within five years. A strong financial plan, however, can extend the funds over the 30-plus-year life of the retirement.
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A Look at Vertical Integration Between Payers and ProvidersAs the consolidation and integration trend continues in the healthcare industry, payers and providers will have to adjust to the evolving post-healthcare reform changes if they want to remain profitable and continue to grow their businesses.
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The Ins and Outs of Employment ContractsWith the economy improving, more physicians are getting job offers, and some come with employment contracts, which offer both job security and potential pitfalls.
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Sell in May … Please Go AwayRevisiting the perennial argument about whether or not "Sell in May" is the best investment strategy. New calculations may debunk the traditional thinking that it is best to dump your stocks now and buy them again in October.
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Will the Gas Tax be Replaced by a Mileage Tax?If powers in Washington have their way, every car will be fitted with a device that logs how many miles it travels, taxing drivers accordingly. See how this would affect hybrid car purchases.
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Are Financial Advisors Giving Physicians Conflicted Financial Guidance?Not all advice on the internet is bad. There are conflicts of interest in both the fee-based financial advising world and the insurance product industry. But, physician finance bloggers are there to help!
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Why Money Flows into Mobile, Wearable Health TechnologyAt this fall's most recent Health 2.0 Silicon Valley conference, the overall theme is that there is more excitement - and dollars - than ever in the realm of consumer healthcare informatics & technology.
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Political Check-Up: Bernie SandersIn this first of a multi-part series, we look at what each of the main presidential candidates is proposing and how those proposals will affect healthcare and your personal finances.
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Clinical Integration: Health Care's New LandscapePrograms and initiatives created as a result of the passage of the Affordable Care Act and the inherent need for clinical integration has made for unlikely bedfellows in the health care community.
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10 Common Financial Planning Mistakes Made By Parents of Young ChildrenWhen it comes to financial planning, parents of young children face a number of difficult choices, including how to pay for their children's college without ignoring their own long-term savings goals. Here are 10 mistakes to avoid.
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Get the Most Student Financial Aid to Pay for CollegeLooking for an edge in the early scramble to prepare your 2010-2011 FAFSA application? Here are the 10 tips for getting your fair share of $168 billion.
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Capital Protection Is Key in This Random MarketThe current stock-market correction is still very questionable, and there's a higher risk to being heavily invested in stocks right now. Trading remains more random than not, and driven essentially by the news headlines of the day. For now, protection of capital is key.
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Should Young Physicians Invest While Still in Debt?Should you focus on paying down student loans after residency or invest? The author of the blog Another Second Opinion weighs the options.
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Obamacare is about Your Money, Not Your HealthThe fact is that "health care reform" is not going to cure America's health problems. Health reform begins with making it clear that individuals' health is in their own hands.
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Searching for a New BankThere aren't many good news stories about banks these days so if you're looking for a new bank you may be facing the quagmire of what to look for and who to turn to when searching for a new bank. The answer may rest upon what your personal and or business banking needs are.
