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Is It Time to Have a Family Money Meeting?People often find it harder to talk about money than politics, death, or religion; to get family money issues out in the open. You don’t necessarily have to be in the “1%†to benefit from having one or more family meetings.
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Prospective Health Assessments Give Providers Actionable Insights into Individual Member Health StatusIn today’s environment, the need for comprehensive, accurate patient data to monitor and manage chronic conditions is critical for effective population health management.
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How to Write an Effective Physician ResumeA physician’s resume can be a tricky thing to write. Follow this guide to ensure you write an effective resume that encompasses all of your skills and experience to land your next job.
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Practice Benchmark Report Shows Reason for HopeOperating margins for community oncology practices are decreasing, although the trend seems to be slowing, buying some time for practices to adjust their business models and perhaps survive.
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Top-Ranked Health Care Mutual FundsThe health care sector is one of the most desirable avenues for parking investments when markets are headed south and these five health mutual funds are expected to outperform their peers in the future.
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Holidays Highlight Need for Ample Liability InsuranceAn unexpected situation could put you at risk of landing in court. An umbrella policy can protect your finances in case of a big lawsuit.
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When to Buy Holiday Airline Tickets to Save the Most MoneyEven though we’re barely beyond Labor Day, Hipmunk suggests we start thinking about Thanksgiving and Christmas if we want to spend less money on airfare. To save the most on flights to see friends and relatives who live in the top 20 largest markets, the travel booking site recommends we purchase airline tickets six weeks in advance.
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Save for Retirement and Borrow for College InsteadMany parents don't want to burden their children with college loans, but young people have a lifetime of earnings ahead of them they can use to pay down their debts. Parents can't borrow their way into retirement.
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Burwell: It's Up To States, Congress To Help Consumers If Court Strikes Down ACA SubsidiesIt will be up to state officials and Congress to help consumers who can't afford health insurance if the Supreme Court strikes down health law subsidies for millions of Americans, Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell said Wednesday.
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Investment Advice from a CrookBernie Madoff recently spoke to MarketWatch and had some interesting advice for the SEC and the small investor. A lot of what he had to say, most people have heard before, but some of it is great, new advice.
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End of Year 401(k) Tips for Private Practice OwnersMaking sure your personal, and employee's, 401(k) is the best it can be should be a priority as you head into the new year. Using this guide, you might be able to find ways to make your plan better.
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Chronic Care Management Reimbursement: Why Aren't More Doctors Billing for It?When the program first began, CMS anticipated many physicians would take advantage of this new source of revenue. But instead of jumping on the bandwagon, quite a few doctors have opted not to participate in billing for CCM services under CPT code 99490.
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How a New Medical School Aims to Address New Jersey's Physician ShortageA new medical school coming to New Jersey will be the state's first private medical school and, officials hope, a key engine to address the physician shortage.
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10 Hidden Gem Travel Destinations You Won't Find in Most GuidebooksIf you're an avid traveler, chances are you've got a list of well-known places you'd like to visit one day. These 10 destinations may not be well known, but they certainly warrant a spot on your travel "bucket list."
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If Costly Care Is the Elephant in the Room, What's the Insurance Industry?Although new regulations governing the insurance industry will soon take effect, we still face rising costs and uneven quality of care.
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Take Advantage of Extended Tax DeductionUntil the end of 2011, medical practices can write off up to $500,000 of new equipment expenditures - on things like diagnostic instruments and EMR software - in a single tax year as opposed to multiple years.
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You Can Lose Assets in a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit - Part IIDon't fool yourself. If an attorney has the opportunity to attack unprotected assets in order to get a client paid in full, they will do so. Further, if they didn't pursue those assets, the attorney would then be liable for malpractice to the client.
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40 of the Most Powerful People in Health Care: Part 4A list of the 40 most powerful people in health care was released on January 5 by Becker's Orthopedic & Spine. The final members of the list includes HHS secretary Kathleen Sebelius; chairman and CEO of Johnson & Johnson William C. Weldon; and various heads of health systems.
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USPS Promotional Periods to Take Advantage of for Multimedia MarketingTaking a multimedia approach for your marketing can give you the opportunity to reach, and retain, a wider audience. Here’s how to make sure this approach doesn’t break your budget.
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ICD-10 Transition Advice: Do Not Panic!Health care is going to have a difficult year in 2014 because of ICD-10. But now is not the time to panic. Now is the time to hunker down and make sure your organization is running at optimal levels.
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Investing in the Face of Earnings Potential UncertaintyWith physicians' incomes stagnant or falling, investment decisions are more important than ever.
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Planning for Retirement? Here's Your 10-Year TimelineThe earlier one starts planning for retirement, the more prepared one should be not only financially, but also emotionally.
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Goal Achievement for Your PracticeOne of the cornerstones of maximum success is to think big to achieve your goals.
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4 Proven Marketing Tips for DoctorsSeismic shifts in the medical industry have made marketing ever important for medical practices, especially with the proliferation of social media and other online advertising tools.
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Establishing Staff AccountabilityThe warning signs of office deficiencies leading to profit leaks are numerous and common. Eight employees texting just 15 minutes a day can add up to profit loss of $9,000.
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3 Personal Asset Protection Tools for PhysiciansSome physicians make the mistake of assuming that by setting up a corporation, they are adequately shielding their personal assets from claims. Yet, as claims sometimes “pierce the corporate veil†to seize personal assets, as lawyers say, this tends to be fallacious logic.
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How Can Physicians Spell Stress Relief? T-E-C-H-N-O-L-O-G-YMany physicians find that new technology simply adds to their stress.
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Common Provisions of Physician Employment ContractsAlthough, physicians are by no means expected to be experts at reviewing employment contracts, they should be able to review and understand the common terms and provisions on their own.
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Tax Planning Is More Complicated, and Necessary, Then EverMedical practices are looking for ways remain profitable in these uncertain times. Tax planning now can be a critical tool to help physicians weather the storm and meet their financial goals. Here are some things to consider.
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Navigating the Affordable Care Act MinefieldsIf you're able to predict the activity of Congress and the decision-making logic of the Supreme Court then you're probably in good shape for developing a strategy to prepare for the Affordable Care Act. In the absence of such knowledge, you may at the least want to focus on the following:
