A record $4.2 billion in health care fraud judgements and settlements was returned to federal programs in 2012. The majority of detected fraud relates to health care services delivery and billing; however, the pharmaceutical industry also contributed.
As part of the fiscal cliff deal, there has been a slight change to the Alternative Minimum Tax. This tax doesn't affect everyone, but if it does concern you, then here are five facts about the tax and filing.
Technologies used in clinical care that could change care, workflow and/or operations that health leaders need to watch. EHRs continue to be the biggest technology issue facing health organizations, according to a new report.
Investors are always looking at different indicators to find new stocks. Using the short ratio, here are five stocks to watch that could go soaring.
Lake Charles, Louisiana, is home of the largest collection of Mardi Gras costumes in the world with costume displays, history on the inception of the celebration and a look into the organizational structure of the parade.
The cost of living for New Yorkers is nothing compared to the cities named the most expensive in the world. Here are the top 10, plus a look at the average prices for certain everyday items.
Americans may behind on their retirement savings goals, but their finances are on the mend. At the end of 2012 the average 401(k) balance hit a record high, increasing 12% over the previous year.
One key to successful investing is to realize that it's unlikely you'll obtain the average rate of return. When you invest with this thought in your mind, you'll have more realistic expectations of investment returns.
Momentum trading is a strategy where an investor tries to capitalize on a stock's trend in hopes of riding the move further. Using these guidelines, momentum investors can rack up startling returns.
Millions of taxpayers probably overpay their taxes every year because they missed out on money-saving tax breaks that they qualified for but just didn't know about.
Foreclosure filings in the U.S. are nearing a six-year low; however, the housing market recovery hasn't reached some cities. These 10 cities have high foreclosure rates and filings actually increased from December to January.
The cruise industry has had undeniably significant setbacks over the last 13 months. What lessons are learned from cruise misfortunes? What changes might we make in our travel?
There's growing concern in the life sciences industry that Congress will fail to reach an agreement that will avoid sequestration. Several influential Republicans think sequestration will hit.
Operating margins for community oncology practices are decreasing, although the trend seems to be slowing, buying some time for practices to adjust their business models and perhaps survive.
An old but popular expression notes that one bad apple can spoil the entire bunch. That proverb also holds true where employees are concerned. The key is to stop any negativity spread before it spirals out of control.
Cost of living can drastically affect the type of lifestyle your income affords you - in Manhattan residents have redefined what they consider "middle class." Here are the most and least affordable cities in the U.S.
No matter if a professional does your taxes or you do it yourself with software, everyone has the same general goal to reduce their tax burden. Here's a look at how tax deductions and tax credits differ in how they reduce the taxes you owe.
Millions of people have a hard time passing up immediate gratification in order to reach long-term financial goals. Yet there is one class of savers and investors who are so far-sighted that they can't enjoy their money.
Startups account for 20% of new job creation, couples waste an average of $3,640 a year on impulse buys and it pays to be beautiful to the tune of $250,000 extra over the course of a career.
Retirement isn't what it used to be. People are living longer, investments go awry and out-of-pocket health care costs are rising. As a result people are pushing back retirement or choosing to work during what should be their Golden Years.
Having an investment manager can be a risk in and of itself, especially if the client is complacent and the manager self assured. A savvy investment needs to rely on himself more.
Although you never know when disaster will strike, you should always be financially prepared to handle anything. Unfortunately, most Americans aren't. These 10 states have the most financially unstable residents.
With the health care industry booming and the fiscal cliff behind the nation, confidence among all health care personnel is high right now, according to a new survey.
Stocks moving higher have a tendency of moving even higher. Screening stocks by using relative price strength will always put outperformers on your list in both good times and bad.
What does it take to succeed in life and business? There is some fascinating research - mainly coming out of the field of education - that sheds some light on the traits of successful individuals.
Physicians who went to a medical school that limited pharmaceutical company gifts to students are less susceptible to drug marketing. This change in prescribing behavior could help slow the escalation of health care costs.
Taxes are a part of every aspect of life, including the fun parts. Some countries and cities really hit tourists with travel taxes, but there's one travel tax in particular that's far more odious than the rest.
In Thailand, amongst the country's many temples and famous floating markets, is a major tourist attraction: the ruined city of Ayutthaya. Once one of the largest city in the world, Ayutthaya was attacked, sacked and abandoned.
Two U.S. senators have reintroduced legislation targeting "pay-for-delay" agreements, in which generic drugmakers agree to postpone competing with branded drugs in exchange for payment.
As more physicians become hospital and health system employees it becomes increasingly important to create a standard for physician pay. Here are seven trends in hospital-employed physician compensation that have emerged recently.
