SPOTLIGHT -
April 26th 2024
But there’s a catch – AAMC says more money is needed for graduate medical education or the situation will be much worse.
April 24th 2024
Here’s how to combine best practices, technology and people to find the staff you need.
Health care was an influence in FTC decision, but effects for nonprofits are up in the air.
April 23rd 2024
Federal Trade Commission splits 3-2 on new rule about contract clauses that affect physicians and other health care workers, but ban won't cover nonprofits.
April 17th 2024
Federal regulators announce public meeting next week on issue that is divisive in health care.
Are you liable for a colleague's mistake?
"Vicarious liability" and "ostensible agency" sound like obscure legal theories, but they can land you in court. Here's how to protect yourself.
Look behind a patient's words
When symptoms don't make sense or a story doesn't hang together, there's usually a deeper meaning.
Traveling safely in an unsafe world
Getting overseas is still doable, as long as you're vigilant.
Practice Pointers: Outsourcing is in
When it comes to back-office functions, "do-it-yourself" isn't necessarily the only--or the best--way to go.
Is the locum lifestyle right for you?
Whether you're just starting out or looking to semiretire, temporary practice opportunities may be just the ticket.
Financial Beat
Disclosure, Travel, Hedge Funds, Insurance, Taxes, Mutual Funds, E-mail, Stocks
Stocks, Privacy, Travel, Automobiles, College
Mutual Funds, Travel, Taxes, Kids, Fraud, Phones Autos, IRS, Off-Road Safety
Retirement, Travel, Cell Phones, Autos, Stocks, Used Cars, Traffic, Investing, Real Estate
Mutual Funds, Loans, Stocks, Internet, Cars, Debit Cards, Time Shares, Travel
Practice Beat
Good Samaritan Laws, Managed Care, Medical Practice
Student Loans, Travel, Real Estate, Stocks, Banks
Boutique Medicine, Reimbursement, Allied Health, Collective Bargaining, Our Web Poll
Take your kids on a cruise? They'll love it--and so will you
Cruise lines have discovered that plenty of parents like to travel with their children. Here's what they offer to lure the whole family onto the open seas.
Airports, Stocks, Postage, Real Estate, Auto Insurance, Mutual Funds, Travel, Cell Phones
Travel insurance: Should you leave home without it?
Insurance protects you against trip cancellation penalties, tour-company bankruptcies, and more--but be sure to read the fine print.
Auto Safety, Retirement, Credit Cards, Airlines, Cell Phones, Travel, Spending, Investor Fraud, Cars
What Retirement Is Really Like: "Time is much more elastic now"
Complications after heart surgery convinced this doctor that life was passing him by. He's busy making up for lost time.
Consumer Debt, Travel, Autos, Credit Cards, Taxes
Memo from the Editor: Toward safer patient care
M.E. EDMEM0222--Toward safer patient care
Flashback in Medical Economics
February 1927, 1952, and 1977
Malpractice Consult
Coverage for part-time practice; Restricting the scope of your practice
Doctors Who Go the Extra Mile: Fighting hunger and death half a world away
Mark Manary, MD
Your Credit Rating, Retirement, Child Safety, Investment Advice
Autos, Air Travel, Banking, Bill-Paying
Malpractice Consult: Your liability when you recommend a private duty nurse
Your liability when you recommend a private duty nurse
Downhill, in style
For an invigorating winter vacation, try these easy-to-reach, family-friendly ski resorts.
Tour Europe in your new car?
If you&re planning to buy some first-class wheels and you like traveling abroad, these companies may have a deal for you.