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App Contains Evidence-based Preventative Health Advice for PatientsTargeted primarily towards non-health care professionals, the My Health Checklist 2012 App provides information on preventive health and health maintenance.
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Trading NuggetsEven though investors often try to reinvent the wheel, many of the most successful traders today have patterned their trading styles after those of the great traders of the past.
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Valuable Planning Tools You Haven't Heard OfMost physicians only utilize traditional qualified plans, which are restrictive and burdensome, while completely ignoring the more flexible fringe benefit plans.
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Life Insurance Policies That Don't Make Sense: Three ExamplesLife insurance is a necessary risk management tool, but insurance against any risk should be purchased only where a rational cost-benefit analysis can be conducted.
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Investment Strategy Needs to Factor Inflation ... and DeflationBoth inflation and deflation are serious potential risks to your investment portfolio. Nonetheless, few physicians adequately understand these risks and properly hedge against them. For a variety of reasons, these risks may become even more pronounced.
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Don't Believe the BearsIf there is one lesson investors learn, it should be to avoid being bearish for too long. Otherwise, you miss out on some incredible investment runs on Wall Street.
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What's Behind Big Pharma's Record Drug ShortagesThe American Society of Health System Pharmacists recently reported a record number of drugs are in short supply. What is behind widespread drug shortages, and what can be done to remedy this critical problem?
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Key Strategies for Successful Physician Participation - Part IIPhysicians perceive health reform as negative and not representative of their best interest, so it won't be easy to convince them that an ACO model will work best.
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Buying New Car Beats Leasing, With One Big ExceptionBuying a new car and financing the purchase beats leasing – unless you plan to trade in your car after a few years. The longer you own your car, the more you’ll save buying versus leasing.
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Study Finds Potential Risk in EHR AdoptionDoctors' offices that adopt electronic health record systems but don't make additional changes in their practices to cut costs stand to lose money, according to a new study.
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Does Your Financial Advisor Actually Work for You?Physicians must undergo intense scrutiny to qualify to practice medicine. Doesn't it make sense for financial advisors to undergo similar scrutiny to figure out where their true interests lie? Here's how to do it.
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Are You Prepared to Implement HIPAA Mega Rule Requirements?Health care providers have until Sept. 23 to implement the changes put forth by the new HIPAA Omnibus Rule. Do you know how the new rules could affect your business?
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The Employer Mandate Delay: A Path to Single-PayerThe employer mandate delay will hurry the transition time away from employer-based health insurance to a single-payer system. If employers don't offer insurance, millions will have to use the insurance exchanges.
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Catch the Golden GooseGold got goosed 2 weeks in a row. Last week, it shot up $39 an ounce. That came on the heels of a $24 move the previous week. Could gold go higher from here?
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What the 2013 Medicare Surtax Means for YouNow that the Supreme Court has upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act passed by Congress in 2010, it's time to look at some of its provisions, specifically a Medicare surtax that will be levied on certain "higher-income" Americans.
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Avoid These 5 Costly 401k Rollover MistakesHypothetically, you just got a new job and you’re wondering what to do with your 401k. Do you leave it where it is, or roll it over to your new employer? There are pros and cons for each, this expert says. The key is avoiding these five common mistakes that can prove costly.
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Volatility Tests the Nerve of the Dollar BullsDollar bulls have hit a rocky patch. Buying the US currency has been the favored trade of currency investors since last year's taper tantrum, when the Federal Reserve said it would ease its bond-buying scheme as the economy showed signs of improvement.
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3 Traps to Avoid in this MarketLike the old Atari game "Pitfall," this market is full of traps that investors can easily fall into. With the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average at all-time highs, the sleepy crawl upwards can lure investors into traps.
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The Evolving Role of the CFO in Customer-Centric HealthcareAs healthcare has become more customer-centric, the chief financial officer (CFO) is being called upon to help ensure the organization has the procedures, policies and quality metrics in place to deliver a positive patient experience.
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Self-Diagnosing Your Financial HealthPhysicians have many issues in their lives competing for their attention; unfortunately, financial planning may take a back seat to more pressing concerns, such as family, job, and adjusting to health care reform.
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New Policy Impacting Practice Investment DecisionsPurchasing a medical building or equipment, such as an MRI machine, can be a savvy investment move for physicians seeking to build their personal wealth portfolio.
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How to Play the Market's Continued SuccessWhether you stayed in the market when it dropped during the recession and have seen significant gains or you got out and have been sitting on your hands, here are some strategies to play the market's current success.
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Further Upticks for Stock IndicesThe S&P is probing a resistance in the 1052/1053 area which marks congestion and approximates a trendline off the September highs. Broad-based buying has lifted stocks to a strong start. Healthcare has joined the other major sectors in positive territory, but it continues to lag on a relative basis.
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Want to Organize Your Physician Expert "How-To" Book? Here Are 5 Tips for SuccessPhysicians who have long fancied the idea of writing a book are often overwhelmed by their goal. After, "Where do I start?" and "How do I make time for this?" their next big question is, "How do I organize my book?"
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A Beginner's Guide to Physician Non-Compete AgreementsThree factors courts will consider to determine if a non-compete clause's restrictions should be enforced, plus important questions both employers and employees should consider.
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Insight for the MyopicFinancially speaking, Honda's new Insight is a success and breakthrough. Now, you can buy an import automakers’ hybrid for below $20,000.
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Curing Your Financial IllsPhysicians have traditionally relied upon their earning power to take care of their families, accumulate wealth and provide for their retirement, but lately their incomes have been decreasing. Here's a look at what life insurance can do to help.
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What to Do If Your Universal Life Insurance Policy is About to CrashUniversal life insurance policies were very popular in the 1980s and 90s and looked to be benefical for policy holders. However, things have changed and many of them are failing. What should you do if your policy is failing?
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Taking a Closer Look at the Roles and Responsibilities of Orthopedic Surgical Group ManagersThe average orthopedic surgical practice employs 5 surgeons and an additional 30 support personnel. In addition to the complexities of multiple surgeons working with each other and with local hospitals to meet the practice's mission, the practice needs to interface with regulators, insurers, and patients. The office manager is usually the person who coordinates all of these things, stays abreast of health care changes and informs practice partners on key business decisions. Because the manager's role is critical, surgeons need to understand the office manager's functions and responsibilities.
