Practice Finance

Without any thought or planning, the 401(k) has become America's default pension plan. But the 401(k) is deeply flawed and may not provide you with the retirement security you're expecting.

An international group wants your opinion of its guide for providing private health information to patients via smartphones and tablets. There's just one catch.

This tool can help married couples make distributions to their children and charities posthumously without giving more than necessary to the government.

Found yourself with a trust that doesn't work well in the market? Learn how you can change the situation.

When you implement an electronic health record system in your practice, you first must sign an end-user license agreement, or EULA. Written to protect vendors, EULAs can vary widely in wording and structure. Here's what you can do to protect your interests.

You might think that you can wait another day to teach your kids financial responsibility. But it pays to teach them early.

When a family-run practice in Georgia has to shut its doors for training on a new electronic health record system, the financial stakes are higher than ever.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has led to new provider relationships and payment models. Although fee-for-service arrangements still dominate, there's a paradigm shift underway that will change reimbursement as we know it.

Thinking about consolidating your student loan? Discover the advantages and disadvantages.

Wishing you could consolidate some of your medical school loans? The federal government is making it easier now than ever before.

If you're searching for a job, you're in luck. More than half of all healthcare postings in the first months of this year have been for PCPs, and that number could grow.

Want to use some of your childrens' 529 funds to help fund your grandchildrens' 529 plans? Learn how you can.

Buying a practice is a big commitment. Find out what will happen if you take the plunge.

Taking care of your personal finances doesn't have to be a chore. Here are some easy ways to avoid big financial mistakes.

It's important to keep tabs on your retirement accounts when making a job transition. See what you need to think about when moving from a solo practice to a hospital system.

Many physicians can recall their "I'm outta here moment," when they decided to retire. Once you've hit that point, make some financial adjustments so that your transition to the easy life is a smooth one.

Doctors in other countries are paid more as a percentage of total healthcare spending than are those in the United States. See where you might be able to strike it rich.

The increase in patient payment responsibility calls for changes in how and when fees are collected, a 2-year study shows. Can you meet patient demands and improve collections?

See what paperwork you need to file to ensure that your late spouse's assets are protected.

Learn why making your estate the beneficiary of your IRA might not make the most financial sense.

Discover the ins and outs of what needs to be done when you inherit an IRA.

Finding a financial adviser who you can trust can be a monumental task. Learn why finding a good financial adviser might be one of the best decisions that you could make.

Inherited IRAs come with their own set of rules. Learn why you should start withdrawiing funds from the account soon after inheritance.

Leaving your private practice for academia may not be a smart move if you're motivated by money. See how the salaries compare.

If you're fresh out of residency, the Magnolia State wants you, and it is willing to waive its state income tax to get you there. Get the facts before you pack your bags.