How does your state rank when it comes to opportunities, risk and financial stability specifically for doctors? First of all, let’s think about the things that doctors tend to have in common: Doctors are entrepreneurial They are either in private practice or would like to have a private
The Impact of Needlestick Injuries on Physicians
“A rock star phlebotomist,” is how one medical resident described herself. She had successfully drawn blood from a variety of cantankerous patients as well as those with invisible veins. During a routine drawing, she assumed the needle she had just used snapped back into the protector—it didn’t. She
Are HSAs the Secret to Reducing Health Care Costs?
As the uncertainty of the economy and health care reform regulations washes over the business community, many are considering dropping their health care plans due to the increased cost. Some employers, however, are proactively searching for alternatives and are finding a very effective one with
Doctor Disability: CHDP Preventive Care Can Prevent Disability
Doctor Disability: CHDP Preventive Care Can Prevent Disability HED: Consumer-Directed Healthcare Plans The provision of consumer-directed healthcare plans through the workplace is up. These are plans offered by employers that combine a higher deductible with a reasonable premium and, often, the
Physician Disability Insurance: Take Care of Your Health
Physicians are some of the most highly educated individuals in the country. As an industry, their level and depth of healthcare knowledge is second to none. But how often do they apply that to their own health and well-being?According to the Center for Disease Control, about 37% of male doctors and