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Brian Hamilton, Zacks.com

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5 Finance Mutual Funds for 2015

With 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.


Thomas D. Schwieterman, M.D., Vice President of Clinical Affairs

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RTLS Enabled Self-Rooming Improves the Provider Experience

An 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.


Kalyan Nandy

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Three Stocks to Brave a Government Shutdown

The 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.


Frank Armstrong III, CLU, CFP, AIFA

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Accounts Often Empty as Retirement Begins

The 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.


Kevin N. Fine

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A Look at Vertical Integration Between Payers and Providers

As 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.


Eric Meermann, CFP

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The Ins and Outs of Employment Contracts

With the economy improving, more physicians are getting job offers, and some come with employment contracts, which offer both job security and potential pitfalls.


Joe Martinson

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Sell in May … Please Go Away

Revisiting 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.


Jeannette Di Louie

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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.


The Physician Philosopher

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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!


Steven Chan, MD

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Why Money Flows into Mobile, Wearable Health Technology

At 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.


Bill Schu

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Political Check-Up: Bernie Sanders

In 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.


Lee Ferber, CPA

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Clinical Integration: Health Care's New Landscape

Programs 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.


Kelly A. Henning, CFP

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10 Common Financial Planning Mistakes Made By Parents of Young Children

When 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.


Joanna Andrade

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Get the Most Student Financial Aid to Pay for College

Looking 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.


Mike Doran

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Capital Protection Is Key in This Random Market

The 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.


Another Second Opinion, MD

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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.


Marilyn M. Singleton, MD, JD

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Obamacare is about Your Money, Not Your Health

The 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.


John Harelson

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Searching for a New Bank

There 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.


Donna Weinstock

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Where Professionalism Begins and Ends

Several weeks ago, I was sitting at a dinner meeting when a new acquaintance asked me what I did for a living. I mentioned that I was a healthcare consultant who worked with physician practices to improve processes, patient satisfaction, and efficiency.


Alan Berkenwald, MD

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A Doctor's Struggle to Answer the Question: "Why Do I Like Drugs?"

The most difficult question I am asked by my patients is, "Why?" Why did I become an addict? Why do I still have cravings? Why do I slip up and use, even thought I know it's wrong and I feel stupid and horrible doing it? Despite all my knowledge, education and experience, my answer essentially is, "Because."


Jason M. Broderick

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Updated Cabozantinib Data Includes 6 Patient Deaths

Cabozantinib (XL184), a novel tyrosine kinase inhibitor, caused the deaths of 6 patients in a phase II clinical trial, according to data presented at ASCO's annual meeting. The fatalities had not been reported with the cabozantinib data at the May 18 pre-ASCO press briefing. Shares of the drug's manufacturer, Exelixis, fell 20% as investors reacted to the news.


Mary Walton

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10 Medical Student Resume Writing Tips You Need to Know

Whether you're just starting your journey of academia or are a recent medical school graduate, like all job-hunting processes, it starts with writing the perfect resume.


Todd Bunton

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Three Ultra Safe Stocks ... Just in Case

A U.S. default still seems unthinkable, but it is not impossible. Investors looking for some safety without fleeing the stock market altogether should consider these three ultra safe stocks... just in case.


Catherine Kolonko

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Tracking Physicians' Prescribing Habits Reduces Antibiotic Overuse

Study results presented at IDWeek 2012 show that education and prescription monitoring can cut inappropriate antibiotic prescribing for respiratory infections in half.


John Daley, Colorado Public Radio

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Single-Payer Healthcare on Colorado Ballot In 2016

Some in Colorado say the Affordable Care Act doesn't go far enough to provide universal access to healthcare. They're pushing for a single-payer system in the state.


John Ellison, DO

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Physician Adoption of EHR Systems

Interview with David Kibbe MD, on EHRs and physician adoption of Electronic heath record systems.


Roy Musgrove, MBA, Hub International

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Increasing the Value of Your Medical Group When Looking to Buy or Sell

In today’s volatile healthcare market, smaller physician groups are looking to be acquired, while larger ones may want to expand their reach by making an acquisition. Best practices for both include increasing risk management practices and enlisting a competent insurance broker to help maximize the medical practice’s valuation.


April Dembosky, KQED, via Kaiser Health News

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Rural Doctor Launches Startup to Ease Pain of Dying Patients

A palliative care doctor in rural California launched a startup firm to help him care for patients in remote locations. The key challenge is financing his big idea.


H. William Wolfson, DC, FICC, MS

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Your Financial Health May Need a Second Opinion

The necessity of knowing what financial products to purchase and when to sell is usually an enigma, and most individuals have no rhyme or reason for what they choose to do with their investments.


Lee R. Phillips, Counselor United States Supreme Court

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No LLC Operating Agreement - No Asset Protection

Your LLC operating agreement is the rule book that you have to comply with as your LLC wanders down the business road ahead. You'll want to make sure the agreement is written properly to protect you.