June 30th 2025
A discussion with Plante Moran’s Tammy Schaeffer about why value-based care hasn’t been adopted more quickly
June 27th 2025
How finding the root cause of allergy symptoms can ease burdens on patients, clinicians and the health care system at large.
June 25th 2025
Compare the potential strategic options for transactions with hospitals, private equity platforms and other health care companies
Innovative payment models — like pay-first and direct primary care — enhance financial stability and patient engagement for independent practices.
June 23rd 2025
Pledge to streamline the process comes amid growing public and government pressure, but the previous industry promises in 2018 accomplished little.
5 tips you need to know when buying insurance
Our training as physicians doesn't include any information about insurance, one of the most expensive purchases we make during our careers.
Buy-sell agreements useful for succession planning
How to prepare a succession plan.
Why disability insurance costs may differ
Learn why men pay less for disability insurance than women.
Selling your practice
Selling a medical practice always has been very individualized, but a little planning and preparation can simplify the process and help you get the most out of your sale.
Do you have the urge to merge?
Despite today's uncertain economic climate, two recent, surprising reports show that mergers and acquisitions are on the upswing.
Bond prices don't always depend on interest rates
Understand whether bonds lose value when interest rates rise.q
Maximize goodwill when selling a practice
Decide whether to allocate purchase price of practice to goodwill.
Life insurance tax depends on who is beneficiary
Learn whether life insurance is subject to estate tax.
Retired surgeon shifts gears with career
The author did not retire in a hurry. He had read many articles about the planning for, and timing of, retirement.
Improving processes in your medical practice
Understand how to make profitability and efficiency work effectively in practice.
Protect against government debt default
What do you do if you realize that your records actually may do harm to a patient's lawsuit?
Disability insurance market improving
Learn how disability insurance market has evolved.
Use active investing strategies to boost returns
Given the market's volatility in recent years, you have no choice but to become active if you want to be a successful investor.
Malpractice coverage and moving expenses
Discover appropriate way to handle moving expenses.
You can roll 401(k) funds into an IRA
Learn about rollovers and penalties related to IRAs.
Splitting IRAs before converting to Roths
Discover how to split IRA into smaller accounts.
You are responsible for tracking pre-2011 stock purchases
Discover nuances of purchasing stock pre-2011.
Marketing ROI can and should be tracked
The basic formula for figuring return on investment is simple.
Is it wise to invest in municipal bonds in today's economy?
Municipal bonds are many physicians' favorite investment.
Deciding when to retire
Learn more about sharing expenses and revenues with other physicians.
Keep your patient collections healthy
As an independent practice owner, your revenues, and therefore your livelihood, come almost exclusively from insurance reimbursements and direct payment from your patients.
Selling to a corporation poses challenges
Selling a medical practice to another physician or partnership in advance of retirement can be a thorny and emotionally trying undertaking.
How to value clinic stock
Determine how to value the stock of a multispecialty clinic.
Consider retirement savings alternatives to IRAs
Learn alternatives to IRAs to invest for retirement.
Selling a solo practice
Get necessary details on how to sell a solo practice.
Protect assets from lawsuits by planning ahead
Know how to protect your financials from a malpractice lawsuit.
Improve the financial position of your practice
Have you considered using scientific principles to improve the financial position of your practice?
Academic practice faculty's income increases
Median compensation for primary care physician faculty at academic practices in 2010 increased 3.47% since 2009, according to results of an MGMA survey.
Disability claim made abroad, are you covered?
Know whether your disability insurance policy will cover you while working abroad.
Custodial accounts have both benefits and drawbacks
Q: What are some of the pros and cons of establishing custodial accounts for children?