Billing & Collections

How to cut costs through careful shopping

Physicians are pushing back on managed care contracts - and winning.

How to make and keep a promise to live within your means

Are mutual funds still a good choice for retirement investing? Is it OK to put your life savings into this type of vehicle? The bottom line is yes - but you must do your homework, or pay someone to do it for you.

Assuming no major changes in federal policies, the surplus will become a $5 trillion deficit.

With paperwork piles getting ever higher, more physicians have been trying to buck the trend by charging their patients administrative fees.

There are two ways of handling your investments - passively and actively.

The more depreciation you take, the less you pay in taxes, and the more money you have in hand.

Factoring offers you quick cash, but it comes at a steep price.

Most physicians don't really negotiate commercial payer contracts. But that doesn't mean they shouldn't try.

Value-based wills set conditions beneficiaries have to meet before they receive an inheritance

Reimbursing by productivity is increasingly popular but has its cons

Pros, cons, and advice on using a lockbox

Cash-only: Are you really ready?

Stocks that pay dividends, out of favor in the '90s, are now back in vogue

What you need to know about third-party administrators

How to find the right financial planner for you

The ABCs of FSAs

Make informed decisions about financial management

How to make a lease versus buy decision

The ABCS of retirement savings via a 412(i)

A consultant gets a letter from the FTC saying he is fixing physician prices

Improve reimbursement through active management

Why and how to buy life insurance

Too many medical practices have inadequate office insurance or none at all

Results from our third annual fee schedule survey

How to identify and solve payment problems

How to properly diversify your financial holdings

Meet the Grand Prize Winner of the 2003 Practice of the Year competition

Learn why and how to read a financial statement about your practice