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Vivus Launches U.S. Sales of Obesity DrugVivus hopes to gain early traction with doctors before rival Arena Pharmaceuticals launches its weight-loss pill in early 2013.
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Negotiating Contracts with Insurance CompaniesA collective sense exists among providers and practice managers that negotiating with insurance companies is frustrating, mystifying and, often, unproductive.
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HHS, Research Community Debate Informed Consent PolicyThe federal government has regulated informed consent for decades. But some advocacy organizations are warning that proposed federal guidelines-which could be finalized in the upcoming year-could have a chilling effect on innovation, while fundamentally altering which studies get done.
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Upstart Biotechs Rake in the Cash as Sector Rally ContinuesSmall public and private drug developers are experiencing a wave of aggressive financing, while biotech stocks of all sizes extended their rally into a fourth week.
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For Patient Satisfaction, Communication is CriticalWhen it comes to providing care and increasing patient satisfaction, time is not on anyone's side. As appointment times shrink, quality communication falls by the wayside, leading to loss of information and a fraying of the doctor-patient relationship.
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Johns Hopkins working paper says COVID-19 lockdowns not worth it, sparks fierce debateThree economists concluded in a Johns Hopkins working paper that lockdowns in response to the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic did not have a significant effect on mortality rates, but the paper's findings have been criticized.
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Annuities as a Retirement Income Planning ToolAs physicians near retirement, they often wonder how they can turn the nest eggs they've accumulated into income for the rest of their lives. For some, annuities may be the answer.
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Physician Fitness: Walking's Not Just for ZombiesWalking is probably the most highly underrated form of exercise for non-zombie people of all ages and fitness levels who want to be more active.
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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.
