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When visiting crowded and bustling Manhattan, it can be refreshing to escape the crowds and still enjoy a first class exhibit with pizazz. That is what the Hispanic Society of America has to offer.

Serving on an advisory committee is a great way to get your physician entrepreneurial feet wet. But, before you decide to test the waters, be sure you understand whether you are getting in over your head.

The most common occupation among the nation's top 1% of earners ($207,000+ annual income) is medical doctor. But with nearly half of all practicing doctors admitting to being unhappy in their work, clearly there's a problem.

Mutual funds with good records have produced long-term returns that may seem unbelievable-for instance, one fund has a more than 115,000% total return over 64 years.

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that providers don't have the right to sue states over Medicaid payments.

Bootstrapping, family, friends, fools, and angels are the tried and true sources for early biomedical and health seed stage funding. But, like all things health, change is in the wind and new early stage funding places and platforms have erupted.

Sometimes it's actually in your best interests to pay more taxes. Here are 3 reasons why you might want to up your already lofty tax bill.

No part of the United Kingdom is more than 70 miles from the sea. It's no surprise to find the country remembers its mariner heroes – from those who won glory in maritime warfare to those who gained fame in seafaring exploration.

Today is National Doctors Day, a day set aside to honor the women and men who devote their careers to healing. While doctors are generally applauded by society, several factors make some states more difficult for physicians building a career.

A recent article in JAMA discussed the ethical implications of patients and families secretly recording conversations with their doctors. Physicians should follow these guidelines to protect themselves.

Big data could play a larger role in treating diseases, but the lack of a proper database hampers the effort, according to a new report. That story, plus looks at why doctors make errors and how they can avoid burnout, tops this week's list of must-read news items for physicians.

Some investors may now think that the bubble has burst for the high-growth biotech sector, but there are actually still a few well-positioned companies in the space.

Despite apparent bipartisan support, a repeal of the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) payment formula will have to wait until at least mid-April.

When preparing to sign an employment contract, don't be transfixed like a deer in the headlights. Be aware of how your employer calculates productivity and how it can affect your compensation.

"Education is when you read the fine print. Experience is what you get if you don't." That's just one tidbit of financial wisdom in columnist Jeff Brown's latest column.

Big challenges require big solutions and few institutions are better suited to create them than global research universities. Unfortunately, there are few truly entrepreneurial universities.

There is no guarantee that those who pay for long-term insurance will receive a benefit. Self-insuring is a better option for many.

Nobody likes to pay taxes, but if April 15 reminds us of anything, it's that our finances and our government are inextricably intertwined. These states are most reliant on Uncle Sam.

We all know that learning from failure is critical for entrepreneurial success. There are many ways to learn not just from your own business demise, but from others' as well.

A collector is someone who sees something they like, buys it, and places it on a shelf where it can be admired. That mindset might be a great way to fill up a closet, but it's a bad idea for an investment strategy.

We heard Rick Steves' opinions about what's happening in European travel at the 2015 San Diego Adventure and Travel Show. Steves is a polished and passionate speaker. Talk comes easy to him because Europe has been his backyard, his playpen, for many, many years.

With Medical School "Match Day" upon us, it's a good time to consider medical degree affordability. These 10 schools offer a private medical education at a relatively low cost.

Concerns over data security have created a rush by private companies and the government to bolster their cybersecurity spending. The result is a huge opportunity for cybersecurity firms - and for investors.

If you have a head for numbers and analysis, are good at research and due diligence, and like finance, investment banking might be your ticket. Here's how to get there.

How should we gauge the performance of our portfolios? My fear with investors at times is that they "don't know what they don't know".

If you spent any time on social media Monday, you probably noticed that it was "National Puppy Day." But while puppy pics may have dominated Facebook and Instagram on Monday, the cat remains the undisputed king of the Internet age. But which breeds of cat are most popular?

Edinburgh doesn't need much help to bring the tourists in; its castle is the second-most visited attraction in the UK (after the Tower of London). Statues of William Wallace and his successor Robert the Bruce grace the entrance to the castle and below the end of the cobbled street of the Royal Mile sits Holyrood House with its 500 years of history including a famous assassination.

So you want to buy an expensive stock like AAPL, AMZN or GOOG but don't want to tie up the capital in your IRA or other accounts? Maybe it's time to consider LEAPS.