Physician's Money Digest

Waiting until 70 to claim benefits can pay off, Wharton School study says

We asked our physician audience about their vacation habits, whether they use all of their allotted days, and if they work while off. In addition, we asked them about their best (and worst) vacation spots.

Understanding market swings can help your portfolio

Advocates say insurers should reimburse physicians for time spent on prior authorizations

Study shows the impact fears of health care costs have on behavior

Adopting the attitude of a business owner is crucial to getting the most from outside work

So how can inflation be decreasing amid economic growth and low unemployment, which should be pushing it the other way? The answer is rising economic productivity.

When rising productivity coincides with a growing labor force, productivity’s benefits for economic growth are amplified.

Store patients’ payment data for future use securely and with less risk

Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, offers a physician’s perspective on health care and Washington, D.C.

How to produce dependable income needed to replace a breadwinner’s earnings

Believing in global diversification, legions of individual investors owning international funds have substantial exposure to chinese stocks, wittingly or not.

Although the economy has recently impacted the ability of many buyers to acquire funds to complete as many acquisitions as in the past, activity related to the sale of independent practices remains strong.

If your practice is looking for a way to not fall into the clutches of private equity or the local health system, then an employee stock ownership plan may be right for you

What else do physicians need to consider before establishing an employee stock ownership plan?

Creating an ESOP doesn't mean you can't explore other options later on; plus, who oversees the ESOP and how are they paid?

Is your practice a good candidate for setting up an Employee Stock Ownership Plan?

Setting up an Employees Stock Ownership Plan can help keep your practice independent by providing several financial advantages -- all while allowing you to maintain control.

Software Advice’s 2023 Physician Compensation Survey examined the prevailing trends in physician salaries, and what it reveals about private practice employment is surprising.

Are your employment agreements compliant with both state and federal law?

Investors looking for stocks poised to perform well in 2024 might want to consider industrials — companies that make stuff that manufacturers use to make stuff ultimately purchased by commercial and retail customers.

In recent years, negative returns from Chinese markets have turned off many professional investors. Yet, believing in global diversification, legions of individual investors owning international funds have substantial exposure to Chinese stocks.

What will the 2024 financial year hold for investors? Here are some predictions.

Survey shows that on average, physicians in private practice made more money than those working for hospitals

High rates on long-term savings vehicles, including fixed annuities, provide a timely opportunity.

Financial strategies for physicians in 2024