Lifestyle

Insurers and pharmacy benefits managers rate the quality of patient outcomes as their primary concern. They are actively looking for ways to cut the cost of those outcomes without impacting quality.

Negotiation - it's almost the American way. Yet, more often than not, it doesn't happen where physicians and insurance carriers are concerned.

For the last two years obesity in the U.S. has been on a slight decline; however, 2013 looks to be the year to break that streak - so far the obesity rate is up a full percentage point.

Millions of Americans will soon find out that even if they like their current health insurance, the Affordable Care Act ensures they won't be able to keep it.

As the year begins to draw to a close, the perennial issue of Medicare's sustainable growth rate formula is once again being addressed as a bipartisan, bicameral proposal to repeal the SGR has been revealed.

Recently Forbes magazine came out with its 32nd annual list of the 400 wealthiest people in America. Current price of admission? $1.3 billion.

For a few years now the increase in health care spending has been on a decline; however, that doesn't mean much since the increase in income has fallen far behind.

IRAs and annuities are growing in popularity as retirement investment options, according to recent surveys, but three financial experts warn they can have serious disadvantages.

Health 2.0′s 7th Annual Convention in Silicon Valley highlighted big trends occurring in the field of health care technology and covered hot topics like sensors and mobile apps.

While a general emergency fund should cover six to nine months of monthly expenses, retirees should have an emergency fund that covers two to three years. See why.

Stop wandering through your investment choices dazed and confused and ditch the economic predictions altogether - adopt a different strategy for dealing with the markets.

Less than a third of the Medicaid population is consuming 87% of Medicaid dollars on long-term care services, which isn't sustainable. An insurance expert details ways seniors might handle long-term care and other budget issues.

Ken Weiner, MD's Eating Recovery Center was named one of the fastest growing companies in America, which is likely because he and the executive team has as much business acumen as clinical expertise.

While collecting patient responsibility is an important practice concern right now, it might be a short-term challenge before larger issues come along.

Life on the Rock isn't all that easy for the ex-patriot Brits who made it their own. Getting on to Gibraltar is more complicated than it need be - Spain still isn't happy about yielding land to the British in 1713.

It is possible to beat the market: in addition to everyday market inefficiencies, remember that investors are not always rational. The combination of both provides periods of superb buying and selling opportunities.

Panel experts discuss training medical practice staff to effectively ask patients for money and why this may not be an easy task. Plus, they lay blame on the government for instilling a sense of entitlement in patients.

The year remaining until ICD-10 implementation will slip away quickly and HHS has said it won't extend the deadline. Here are the steps that should be completed to prepare your practice.

Although the country as a whole is facing a looming 90,000 physician shortage, some states will be hit much harder than others and will need to increase their PCP workforce by 40% or more by 2030.

In the pioneer ACO program 78% of participants generated savings, but two ACOs had to return funds and nine decided to leave the program. So is the program a success or failure?

Unlike last year, tax planning for 2013 is not hampered by uncertainties over a looming fiscal cliff. Unfortunately, there are a few expiring provisions that warrant special attention by taxpayers.

Although there are many benefits to consolidation, there are a few factors you should consider before making that move - including your compensation.

When things get dicey, it's natural for investors to feel scared and want to sell stocks that are falling. But remember what history (and Warren Buffet) has taught us.

As lawmakers held a hearing on the technical issues plaguing the federal insurance exchange, the Obama administration decided to delay penalties for being uninsured for six weeks.

Common sense financial advice somehow doesn't seem like a real "tip," and, yet, most people could learn a thing or two from seemingly obvious, cautionary tips.

The health care sector is one of the most desirable avenues for parking investments when markets are headed south and these five health mutual funds are expected to outperform their peers in the future.

As the country faces a 90,000 physician shortage students have stepped up and a record high enrolled in medical school in 2013, according to the AAMC.

Sure, the market could weaken in the short term, but pullbacks are buying opportunities. And there's a secret boost for consumer spending going forward that you can profit from.