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Is it better to give stock that has appreciated or depreciated to a charity?

Because my income is too high, I cannot make a deductible or Roth IRA contribution. Is there any advantage of making non-deductible IRA contributions?

I've made some recent investments in my practice that have caused me to take on some debt. My understanding is that the interest paid is not deductible. Any suggestions on how to better structure my debt?

Is my practice liable for a partner's questionable business expenses?

CMS now mandates that retroactively billing for a physician in the credentialing process must be completed within 30 days.

In some instances it is appropriate to use modifier –50 for bilateral procedures.

Proper phrasing is essential when documenting a consultation; avoid using the words "referred" and "referral."

As for reducing the risk of liability in a malpractice claim, the most a voicemail service can do is prove that the patient either did or did not receive the test result and any message along with it.

Volunteering can improve lives near and far - especially your own.

Even with a single-payer, government-operated health system, it's tough for solo doctors to make a go of it in Great Britain.

Which is more serious: heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease? Though they are basically the same thing, the "medicalese" name distorts the perception of the condition as more serious, according to a recent study.

Almost 40 percent of office-based physicians are at least dipping their toes in the electronic health record waters, according to a government survey.

The Food and Drug Administration is considering an advisory committee recommendation to ban the use of two drugs for asthma treatment in adults and children.

Quality ratings, legislating morality, technology challenges

Sometimes, the best place for care isn't the best place for the patient's finances or for family considerations. But sometimes it's still the best choice to make.

Medical Economics joins a volunteer group's monthly mission to a clinic in rural Mexico.

The one constant in life is change. A successful retirement plan must take that philosophy into consideration.

Physicians who admit errors may face the opprobrium of their peers, the anger and disappointment of their patients, legal entanglement, and economic loss.

A medical residency program at New York University may offer some clues to help curb the burnout rate and increase the number of primary care physicians.

Several colleagues and I would like to open a diagnostic center with lab, CT, MRI, and X-ray capabilities. We are all independent primary care practitioners in separate offices. How can we do this and avoid Stark Law violations?

How would you suggest calculating a reduction in pay for physicians who want to stop taking call?

Do the FTC's "red flags" rules apply to physician practices?

I've taken a beating in the stock market lately. How can I deduct my investment losses?

I hear that there are two types of professional corporations. What are the differences?

I'm finding that bank financing is a little tight right now. Can I borrow from my practice retirement plan?

I am a solo physician in private practice. Should I incorporate?

The AMA has implemented numerous changes to Category III codes, and some of them have transitioned to Level I CPT codes.

CMS has specific guidelines on how to meet the in-office ancillary exception if group practices have a formal arrangement to share office space.