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1031 exchange: Real Estate Investment For Physicians

A 1031 exchange refers to Section 1031 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. A 1031 exchange allows real estate owners or investors to sell a property and then reinvest within a specific time limit to defer or dodge capital gains taxes.

Medicare For All: Pros And Cons

“Medicare for All” is an aggregation of legislative proposals intended to provide health care coverage to every American through a federal single-payer health insurance program. The single-payer systems can be found worldwide and may vary by what benefits they offer, how they are funded, who is eligible, and more.

Medical Fundraising: 5 Options To Help Your Patients

The rising healthcare cost is forcing consumers to delay medical treatment until they can afford it or sink them into massive debt. But now, there is an alternative option for the patient without insurance to help cover their medical expenses, through fundraising or...

The Ultimate Guide To Remote Patient Monitoring

The remote patient monitoring market has risen drastically in use over the past ten years. As a result, new technologies have been developed and implemented that make RPM more of a reality to patients and healthcare providers than ever before.

Surprise Medical Billing: The 2022 ‘No Surprises Act’ Legislation

Rising health care costs have been a major concern among people in the US, and the surprise bills from out-of-network services are devastating. Consumers are surprised with expensive bills from providers who are not in their insurer’s network and whose care they did not request.

List Of Top Executive Recruiter Firms And How To Get Them To Find You?

Since the onset of the pandemic, the current job situation has drastically changed. The pandemic’s effect on the employment landscape has left several Americans unemployed or at the brink of joblessness. And many more companies have either reduced their staff or stopped their hiring process in an attempt towards cost-cutting.

Types of Insurance Coverage That Doctors Need for Side Gigs and Consulting Work

A business owner’s policy is a packaged policy that offers the most protection and covers all the basics for a small business. It generally covers professional liability, business interruption, property, vehicle, and crime insurance. You may customize the policy based on your side gig needs and get a separate and more comprehensive policy.

Most Common Legal Claims Due To Patient Abandonment

A doctor is not obligated to provide treatment to every patient they come across. While it is their right, once they decide to provide care to a patient, they cannot stop treatment abruptly. There is a need to follow a code of ethics that states that a doctor and other healthcare providers need to provide sufficient time for the patient to find a new physician before the care ends.

How AI can help regrow medical practices that have been hit hard by Covid?

“Physician practices continue to be under significant financial stress due to reductions in patient volume and revenue, in addition to higher expenses for supplies that are scarce for some physicians. More economic relief is needed now from Congress as some medical practices contemplate the brink of viability, particularly smaller practices that are facing a difficult road to recovery.”

Physician’s Secret Weapon – Medical Scribes

Generally, a physician’s main task is to focus on direct patient care. During visits, a physician has to collect all the pertinent information related to the patient and document it.

Top Life & Disability Insurance Mistakes Physicians Need to Avoid

Disability and life insurance are two of the most important financial securities you can invest in.

Five Happiest Types of Physicians

Medicine is considered one of the most respected professions since it gives you the privilege of saving lives and helping others. It impacts human life in a unique way and gives unparalleled job satisfaction. People pursuing a career as a physician have to undergo a long and intense journey.

Everything you need to know about purchasing a disability insurance policy during residency

Our finances are important to protect. As a medical professional you definitely know that there is no way to truly prevent a disability—but there are ways to eliminate the devastating financial consequences that can occur as a result of a disabling injury. If you're...

What training should doctors pursue for an alternative medicine career?

A reader asks what training is beneficial for doctors who wish to pursue careers that incorporate alternative and traditional medicine.

What medical editing jobs are available for doctors?

An L4Z readers asks: “Your quiz, “Which non-clinical career is right for you?” suggests that I would be a great editor in the medical writing world. Are there any jobs for someone to do editing specifically?”

Should I continue practicing after I transition to a nonclinical job?

The question of whether to continue working as a clinical physician after you transition to a nonclinical job largely depends on your personal goals. Here we discuss 7 reasons why you should continue clinical work.

What are fair collaborating physician fees for nurse practitioner collaborations?

What are appropriate collaborating physicians fees when supervising a nurse practitioner? Here’s how to negotiate a fair compensation for your time, effort, and liability.