Practical Matters

PERSONAL FINANCE

Loan repayment vs. investment for young physicians

For newly-minted physicians, a big financial decision is: Do I pay off my loans or invest for retirement? Here's help. » Read more

6 Traits of Financially Prepared Women Physicians

Physicians who say they feel ‘on-track’ or ‘ahead of schedule’ for retirement share six distinct traits that go beyond age, specialty or experience. Do you share the 6 Traits? Learn more from the new 2015 Report: 6 Traits of Financially Prepared Women Physicians from AMA Insurance.

DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PATIENTS

The Difficult Patient: Physician writing contest honorable mention

Jihan Akhtar, MD, writes about how to relate with difficult patients and how she was able to put herself into their shoes. » Read more

EHR Switch

Nearly 50% of providers are looking to switch their EHR. Learn what to look for in a new vendor, and strategies for managing the transition. Register.

CLINICAL TRIALS

Do you participate in clinical trials? We want to hear from you.

Medical Economics is partnering with the Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development to learn about your perceptions of and experiences with clinical trials. Questions? Contact ranjana.chakravarthy@tufts.edu.
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Need a new EHR for ICD-10? 12 Questions to find out.