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Less than 10% of Practices Ready for ICD-10While practice readiness for ICD-10 transition is up 4.7% from six months ago, less than 10% of practices are prepared for the rapidly approaching Oct. 1 transition deadline.
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Offshore Asset ProtectionWhat to do (and what to avoid) in international planning, and the specific tools top attorneys use in their international planning to avoid pitfalls.
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Unaccountable Care OrganizationsAlthough the preliminary performance data of the 32 Accountable Care Organizations Pioneers was largely spun as a great success story, the report raised red flags for those who lived through the HMO fad.
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Health Plans to Provide Free Preventive CareUnder new federal rules, copays, deductibles, and coinsurance payments will be eliminated preventive care, such as immunizations, blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol tests, certain cancer screenings, and counseling services for smoking, alcohol, depression, and obesity.
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Using Cash Flow Can Triple Your Stocks' PerformanceWe can search for stocks based on a variety of cash flow variables. But before choosing stocks based on these metrics, let's see how they actually perform as predictors of future success.
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Buy, Sell, Hold: What it Really MeansDon't be taken in when an analyst says, "Buy." Even if they believe it, there are other factors and conflicts you should be aware of.
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What Happens When You Live on Half Your Household IncomeLiving on half of your take-home pay, or to put it another way, saving and investing as much as you spend, should lead to financial independence in roughly 15 to 20 years.
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Web Market is Big Test for ObamacareA vital part of Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act faces a crucial test in the coming months when the health care exchanges that are supposed to insure 25 million Americans start operating.
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5 Red Flags to Avoid on Your Tax ReturnOne of the biggest fears people have is receiving an audit notice from the IRS-it ranks right up there with being diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.
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High-Income Earners Fare Worse After 65High-income households experience a larger drop in income after age 65 than lower-income households, which necessitates spending adjustments to be made.
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The Future of Medicine is … Here: TEDMED 2012The final day of the TEDMED 2012 conference: tracing all the heartbeats in the world, using math to cure cancer and restructuring academic context.
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I'm Getting a Paycheck! Now What?!Physicians emerge from medical school with high earning potential but also high student debt. This guide offers a practical look at how physicians should balance paying off that debt with saving for long-term expenses.
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Doctors Betrayed by Traditional Financial Strategies: Part TwoTax, investment and insurance mistakes doctors make when following advice that is designed for tens of millions of average Americans, and how to avoid these pitfalls.
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Is a Physician Home Loan Right for You?The answer is, it depends. It's dependent on your personal financial situation and where you are in your career. The loan that is right for you is the cheapest cost option that will accommodate your specific current situation.
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8 Real-life Fairy Tale DestinationsMany fairy tale settings were inspired by real-life destinations around the world. From Sicily to Scandinavia, here is the scoop on some of the most idyllic lands of folklore just waiting to be discovered.
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Mediprocity is Latest HIPAA Compliant Messaging Tool for PhysiciansOne of the current competitive areas of development within mobile medical technology at the moment is providing HIPAA compliant communication between physicians. This is not an easy task with numerous regulations and security issues to take into account.
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New Program Aims to Link Medical, Social ServicesA new federal program aims to utilize healthcare providers to help link more people in need with social services.
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Photo Finishes: Advice from Professional PhotographersTravel photography has become big business. But it's possible to take perfect vacation photos without buying expensive devices and carrying heavy equipment.
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When Physicians Consolidate, Medical Prices ClimbStudies have found that medical prices climb as more mergers and acquisitions occur in the health care industry.
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Hotels of the Future: A Dozen High-Tech OfferingsAlthough vacation is traditionally a time to "get away," more and more travelers are looking to be connected - virtually speaking, of course - no matter how far off the grid they've gone. Get inspired by these top-notch tech spots and incorporate them into your own space ASAP.
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How to Better Read Earnings ReportsWith earnings season upon us, here are some tips to help you read reports and understand why the markets rewarded some companies and crushed others.
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The Coming Apple iWatch and What MDs Should KnowThere's been a steady stream of information leaking out regarding Apple's upcoming smartwatch. Here are some predictions for the so-called iWatch and the promise it holds for healthcare providers.
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10 Reasons Besides Poor Performance to Sell a Mutual FundThere are plenty of reasons to dump a mutual fund or exchange traded fund (ETF) besides poor performance. Here are 10 reasons it might make sense to sell a solid performer.
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Money Shock Management for PhysiciansPhysicians and other care providers are experiencing record levels of uncertainty in their lives. Here are recommendations for how physicians can prevent and manage money shock to their lives and their practices.
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Stop Overlooking Your Financial StatementsToo often financial statements are over looked in managing a medical practice - a big mistake since financial statements should be used not only to file taxes, but also as a guide to uncover issues like lost revenue and extra costs.
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Is Uncle Sam About to Inflate These Stocks?The easiest way to make money in the market is to find a stock the big investors are about to load up on and buy it first. Nobody has deeper pockets than Uncle Sam.
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3 Investing Traps to Avoid in this MarketWith the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average at all-time highs, the market's sleepy crawl upwards can lure investors into making bad moves.
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Divorce IssuesMarriages that involve one or more physicians are 10% to 20% more likely to end in divorce than the national average for the general public. No one wants to plan for divorce, but here's what you should do if you think it's a possibility.
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Investment Theory for PhysiciansRight now the U.S. markets are strong, but many investors are concerned about possible volatility as a result of the global economy. As such, it is crucial that well-informed investors, including physicians, adjust their investment behavior accordingly.
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Challenges in Transforming Smaller Practices into Medical HomesThe Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of primary care has been held up as a model for renovating out nation's problematic primary care system due to its focus on reducing costs and improving patient outcomes by using team-based care that is accessible, comprehensive, continuous, and coupled with payment reform.
