Part I focused on the need for creating a green health center. Part II advocates for global health initiatives by promoting a healthy environment and practicing medicine sustainability.
The Supreme Court ruling on DOMA results in the recognition of some same-sex couples as being married on the state and federal levels. However, couples in states that haven't legalized same-sex marriage need to know what they still aren't entitled to.
Don't let America's aging population get you down; take advantage of the population's changing demographics with this health care REIT that's all set to take off (and return great dividends).
Medical 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.
Almost two decades since ETFs were first introduced in the U.S. and they are more popular than ever. With tax advantages, diversification potential but more error, is this vehicle right for you?
In years past, you could count on your independent physician to look out for you both inside and outside the hospital. Times change and, today, things are quite different.
Pension money is not necessarily smart. Far from it. But the flows of money controlled by retirement funds are so huge that it behoves everyone else to take notice. And that implies that, for the foreseeable future, all investors should be paying attention to asset classes like real estate and infrastructure.
The business of catering to vices is doing well and the portfolios of people invested in tobacco, gaming, and alcohol stocks are benefiting.
You may not even realize it, but physicians make up a large part of the collector community. Why is that? One reason is the sense of passion it brings that helps balance life outside of the clinic.
Leverage is a method by which you can do more with less. Less effort. Less money. Less time. If you are looking for a shortcut to financial success, leverage is the closest thing to it.
Democrats want to push ahead now. Republicans want to wait until a firm bipartisan agreement is in place. Both want financial reform legislation passed. Once they quit wrangling over details and approve it, this is what it will mean for you.
Everyone has their own system for investing that they swear by, but they all have their own deep flaws. Here's a list of pros and cons of some of the most popular investing systems.
Following Florida's statute of limitations is a good rule of thumb for saving all records, though some accountants prefer six to ten years of substantiation. If you want to bequeath property as a gift, however, that's another story.
While planning to reduce your taxable income is important, it is equally imperative that you take advantage of the multitude of federal and state tax credits that are available.
As a physician, your income likely puts you in the top marginal federal income tax bracket. There are four ways to potentially save taxes, and you should look into them now.
Individuals in the highest income tax brackets may discover unpleasant surprises this year when they learn of their investment tax liability.
Dividends can be a good way to get investment income, but many investors focus on this so much that they reduce their potential total portfolio gains.
While CMS and other payers use alternative payment models rewarding quality and value, CPC provides important lessons about supporting practices in transforming care.
Making 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.
Have you noticed how many people are writing books lately? Maybe some colleagues and competitors in your field have recently become published authors. Do you wonder if becoming a published author is for you?
Several companies presented data on their approved and experimental oncology drugs at this year's ASCO meeting, and these biotech stocks look poised for growth.
Secret accounts in Switzerland or the Cayman Islands are being closed down to U.S. residents because of some new attacks by the IRS.
The future of interoperability is sharing critical information at the point of care, providing all physicians within a patient's care continuum with a longitudinal medical record.
There's still time to cut your 2014 federal income taxes, plus create a more tax-efficient strategy for 2015 and beyond.
One in three physicians who know a colleague is impaired or incompetent would not report that person to the proper authorities, a new survey reports. Doctors, has this ever happened to you?
While some practices have implemented controls for preventing and detecting employee theft and embezzlement chances are they are out of date or no longer being followed. That complacency can prove costly.
A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with over 200,000 respondents in more than 20 states, indicates that adults working in the healthcare and social services field have higher incidence of asthma than people employed in any other industry.
The fully featured health care smartphone gives patients and consumers a wide range of embedded medical sensors, wellness-related apps, cloud-based services and 24/7 call center support.
While it is noble to try to provide insurance to every citizen in our country, we cannot do it on the backs of our providers (physicians, medical students and hospitals).
High-income taxpayers will face caps on tax breaks when they file their tax returns next year. This means they might not be able to deduct all of their home mortgage interest or charitable contributions.