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Physicians, in increasing number, are heading back to college in pursuit of a Masters in Business Administration. Many have determined that in the field of healthcare today, a medical degree alone just doesn't cut it.

A new Maryland-based medical home project promises primary care doctors better reimbursement for preventive care and improved outcomes in patients with chronic illnesses.

If you took advantage of the first-time home buyer tax credit in 2008, the IRS may have a surprise for you this tax season: Starting this year, nearly half of the taxpayers who claimed the credit will have to give the money back.

J&J's bid for vaccine maker Crucell capped a busy week for life sciences deal-making. Chelsea Therapeutics shares soared on positive trial data on its experimental Parkinson's drug, but an FDA panel's rejection of Arena Pharmaceutical's weight-loss drug hammered its shares.

I've frequently discussed the appeal of using blogs and other forms of social media as a means of adding one's voice to the ongoing national conversation about healthcare delivery and finance, and what the future holds for physicians in this country. Now, we're looking for physicians like yourself to join our HCPLive.com network and write about the issues and ideas that matter most to you -- you pick the topics, you set the tone, we'll do the rest.

In the Fall, the weather turns cooler, the leaves turn color … and many popular consumer goods and services suddenly turn into bargains. Kiplinger.com offers up 10 of the best buys of the season, and we'll tell you how to take advantage of them.

With home prices tanking and foreclosures soaring, there's been a rush to rent over the last few years. But for those who have the financial ability and credit-worthiness to purchase a home in this market, the decision to buy vs. rent is not so cut and dry.

A reader with a five-figure windfall asks where he should invest the cash. Handling a sudden influx of cash can be tricky, especially in this market, but the first rule of thumb is: Don't do anything rash.

Consumer Reports magazine, reknowned for its ratings of everything from cars to electronics, has teamed with the Society of Thoracic Surgeons to rate heart-surgery groups based on their performance on bypasses.

Most people vacation to escape their work. Yet many physicians travel to learn more about their profession's past, and the doctors who went before them. North America's medical history museums more than satisfy that curiosity.

As a physician business owner and mom, I sometimes feel overwhelmed by the struggle to balance work and home life. (This is one of those times!) Here's how I deal with the problem.

When traveling overseas, you may find yourself tempted to buy from the myriad duty-free shops that populate most major airports. Think twice: one comparison-shopping report showed that discounts from duty-free shops are often minimal, and may not be worth the hassle.

A look at how EHR certification of vendors may impact physicians' medical practices as they prepare to select and implement an EHR.

A new study shows people make purchasing decisions based on their perception of the cost, rather than the actual price. Though the authors studied the purchase of various consumer products, if one considers stock and other investments as merchandise, the same results would seem to apply.

Recent early-stage deals between drug companies and biotech firms underscore pharma's increasing reliance on biotech as a source of innovation. Biotech stocks benefited from the flurry of deal making.

In an effort to control personal finances, many people focus on three common goals: cutting spending, reducing debt, and saving more. In a Q&A with James W. Stone, author of "Spend Joyfully," he says the way to measure progress toward that goal is to monitor your net worth.

Download this podcast to listen to a discussion on e-Prescribing from several perspectives including physician, pharmacist, and patient.

How hard is it to digitize our health records?

Don't make a decision on whether or not you should dispense pharmaceuticals to your patients based on information from sales or marketing personnel, one expert warns. Instead, consult your lawyer.

A new study identified four problems with the handoff process: unpredictable scheduling, inefficiency, a distracting environment, and poor communication. It's possible to increase satisfaction and efficiency by standardizing the format and minimizing distractions during the process, the study found.

Even in this era of economic hardship, the term "frugality" is rarely used. Nor do you hear much of its cousin, "thrifty." Perhaps the reason is because we haven't suffered long enough -- it's only when scarcity prevails over generations that thrift becomes part of the culture.

New laws and proposed legislation could push the tax burden on some physicians to 50 percent or more. Time is running out to take advantage of today's relatively low tax rates by converting your retirement savings to a tax-free Roth IRA.

Real-estate listing site Zillow.com recently featured 10 homes that it called "unique" and "one of a kind" and, in some cases, for sale. Take a look at the curb appeal of the Top 10 most bizarre homes.

A reader wants to know whether variable universal life insurance -- a hybrid investment account and insurance policy -- makes sense for high-income earners.

Burnout is a serious matter for physicians and their patients, as well. One study found about 40 percent of doctors surveyed said they were burned-out in their jobs. Our experts offer tips on how to avoid and cope with burnout.