Some physicians are beginning to refuse to see patients who refuse to have their children vaccinated. That story leads this week's list of must-read stories, which also includes a look at physicians groups wading into 2 other controversial issues: marijuana decriminalization and the use of live pigs in medical school training.
Every CIO, whether in healthcare or not, is confronted with the dilemma of how to balance the now with the new.
Much progress has been made in understanding, treating, and controlling the spread of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus since it was first identified nearly 35 years ago. Despite these developments, there are still places in the United States that see high numbers of deaths from HIV.
These 3 books have been meticulously researched but succeed beyond their simple statistics to present compelling portraits of their subjects and what they have contributed to the success or failure of the American Dream.
Entrepreneurship is an experiment that attempts to identify the right product-market mix, the right business model and the right team. When you fail, follow this advice.
Medical patients sometimes hear what we say skeptically, but Americans in general will believe any darn thing.
Some brokerages receive "order flow payments" in exchange for routing trades to certain exchanges. This practice is a major money-maker for brokers, but some worry it comes at the expense of clients.
Whether a casual fan of visiting museums or a collector yourself, there are pieces of art that are recognizable around the world. Irises, The Scream, Water Lillies, the list goes on. But are they among the most expensive paintings to be sold?
A Texas neurosurgeon has made a career at the cutting edge of his field, but when it comes to his other passion-cars-he prefers to stick to the classics.
The prospect of rising interest rates was top of mind for financial advisors in the fourth quarter of last year, according to a new survey.
Older doctors bring added value to the system in the form of clinical judgment. It's time to re-think our perceptions of senior physicians.
The true cost of Obamacare was recently revealed in the pages of a new Congressional Budget Office report. The total bill for the president's program is estimated to reach $1.9 trillion over the next 10 years.
The US economy is growing at a pace not seen in the last decade, yet the stock market is caught in a web of uncertainty that has little chance of clearing up in the months ahead. In such times, the prudent choice is to stick with quality stocks like these.
Translational research needs a different model.
Ever feel like every move you make on the Internet is watched? Or wonder why business rivals or clients use branded email addresses that promote their businesses, instead of free, web-based services?
Big data is increasingly having an impact on the way physicians practice medicine. Now a new tool is leveraging crowdsourced data to help doctors make smarter career choices.
Many biomedical and health marketing and sales people ask about tips and techniques on how to sell to doctors. But, very few doctors have much interest in how to market and sell to patients and other customers.
History is on display in San Marcos, TX, including the history of Western film. The University of Texas-San Marcos houses a fascinating collection of pieces from the groundbreaking miniseries "Lonesome Dove."
While most physicians say they're actively working to improve quality, most feel Medicare's quality reporting program is more of a nuisance than a genuine help.
More than half of US medical schools offer combined degree programs, graduating about 400 MD/MBAs each year. But, do they really contribute value and do the costs justify the benefits?
This week's list of must-read news stories for physicians includes a look at how so-called "concierge doctors" can earn a hefty paycheck, along with the story of a teenager who somehow convinced hospital staff that he was a doctor.
A bill slated for introduction in the United States Senate would generate funding for medical research by adding a new penalty for drug companies that break the law.
WiFi is quickly becoming ubiquitous in hotels, but that doesn't mean the WiFi will be fast, or free. The hotels in these 10 cities excel at providing quality, quick, wireless Internet.
All of the major credit card companies offer fraud protection, meaning that in most cases, customers won't be liable for fraudulent purchases made against their accounts. But those protections sometimes come with fine print.
In Armstrong vs. Exceptional Child Center, several providers for developmentally disabled Medicaid patients sued the State of Idaho after officials failed to increase Medicaid payments as required under a formula approved by the federal government.
The secret to success in anything is adequate preparation. Here are a few more tools to fend off the forces of evil who want to make your hotel stay too expensive and unpleasant.
Earlier studies indicated that money can't buy contentment. More recent research suggests that this is only partially true.
Markets do crash. Oil certainly has in the past few months. Stocks crashed in 2007. It happens. But usually, it doesn't.
American employers aren't doing a good job of preparing for the aging workforce, according to new research.
Just as the technology for delivering healthcare improves, the technology for delivering information continues to advance. These 7 podcasts offer a convenient way to keep up with the latest medical news and research.
