
The Medical Group Management Association has chosen Halee S. Fischer-Wright, MD, MMM, FAAP, as its new president and chief executive officer.

The Medical Group Management Association has chosen Halee S. Fischer-Wright, MD, MMM, FAAP, as its new president and chief executive officer.

Some may not be actively practicing, some might not give the best advice, and some may not even have their MDs. But we bet you recognize more than a few names on this fun list of "Doctors" with a big number of Twitter followers.

Just like passing the ball into the end zone increases your risk of a turnover, some tax items create more risk of being flagged for audit. Here are some of the top "triggers."

There are so many myths in finance, it's hard to know where to begin. How about this: 'Paper' money is a myth.

Many investors screen out stocks under $10. That doesn't mean there aren't any good stocks below that price point, because there are.

Angel Castellanos is a confident young traveler, so young in appearance you might not want to trust him with the family car. But when it comes to traveling in the digital age, his expertise is impressive.

If you are using social media to disseminate information rather than garner affirmation, use a picture that says you've been to the rodeo before.

Fifty percent of Americans cannot correctly answer 3 basic financial questions relating to interest rates, inflation, and risk. Can you? If not, you need a financial advisor.

As many residents and fellows are inking their first contract, they are inevitably dreaming of their first home. Fleeting dreams of the white picket fence, birds chirping, and finally getting out of that crowded apartment dance like sugar plum fairies in many a physicians head.

When founders and start-up entrepreneurs grow up, they have few places to turn and are on their own. To fill that gap, we need scalerators, designed to provide the knowledge, skills, attitudes, resources, networks, and mentors entrepreneurs need to build and grow their companies.

A new report from University of Michigan Health System researchers offers some perspective on doctor dress. Generally, the study found that patients "prefer their physicians dress on the formal side-and definitely not in casual wear."

Millions of previously uninsured people have gained access to health care insurance thanks to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Yet more than 30 million non-elderly adults still don't have healthcare. Why not?

Columnist Eric Anderson sets out to explore Texas' capital city with only an iPhone in tow. How does the smartphone's lens stack up against a traditional camera?

Medical associations offer advocacy, education, and networks, but as times change and the associations don't, many physicians are deciding such organizations are not worth the dues.

Doctors' results are hidden, opaque, and indecipherable to even the most ardent stats geeks. What would it look like if doctors had box scores like baseball players?

The Kaiser Family Foundation earlier this month released its calculations of the impact of the ACA on Medicaid and CHIP enrollment in the 50 states. The data takes a snapshot of pre-Obamacare Medicaid enrollment and post-Obamacare enrollment.

This week's list of must-read stories includes a healthy of dose of technology, including articles on how Google and Instagram can help or hurt the physician-patient relationship.

For the small- to mid-size medical practice, and even for some small hospital, the challenge of keeping up with technology changes can be daunting.

It is common wisdom that the longer you have to invest, the more risk you can take - because if you lose money, you have plenty of time to make it up. And that's true. But that's not the full story.

The American "healthcare" system is really a sick-care system masquerading as a healthcare system. The rules reward doing things to take care of sick people, not rewarding health, disease prevention, and wellness goals.

Why do we waste so much? For convenience, for emotional therapy, and to meet other's standards, just for a couple of major starters.

February is National Heart Month, and though heart disease is one of the most high-profile health issues facing the country, it remains a major challenge for physicians and public health officials.

As more and more families find themselves spread across the country, multigenerational vacations have become a popular way to spend time together while also enjoying some of the world's most beautiful destinations. Here's how to pull it off without disrupting family harmony.

For most Americans, social security retirement benefits typically represent 30-60% of their retirement income and yet many recipients receive less money than they are entitled to.

The American dollar is worth roughly 82% more now than its average compared to the Mexican Peso from 1972 to 2015. This makes for some choice bargains in Mexico for Americans.

The fourth quarter 2014 earnings season is the tale of 2 factors; Oil prices, and global economic shifts. The decline in oil has given the consumer more disposable income, but that income has yet to be seen positively impacting other sectors as it would be expected.

Instead of research, teaching and patient care, we should be recruiting for leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation.

A new study finds lack of time and confidence are keeping many women in healthcare from taking charge of their finances.

Saving for the long term is proactive and smart. However, certain questions need to be answered before you start.

Much like the personal computer revolutionized and, in some respects, fundamentally altered our society, decentralized medicine and its democratization has the potential to do the same. Fasten your seat belts.