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MDLinx
Index funds replicate the composition of a financial market index, like the S&P 500, but their returns can be adversely affected by the poor performance of a small number of large-cap stocks, which could lead to lower overall returns. Nevertheless, physicians may find index funds appealing due to their affordability, low maintenance requirements, and historically strong performance.
All Specialties May 18th 2023
Dental Economics
The article emphasizes the importance of finding fulfillment and purpose in dentistry beyond financial success. It highlights the phenomenon of dentists becoming enmeshed in their professional identities, which can lead to anxiety, depression, and despair when they retire or experience burnout. The author shares their personal experience of reevaluating their priorities and finding a way to achieve financial freedom while prioritizing time with their family. They urge dentists to break away from societal expectations and focus on their unique identities and purpose. The article encourages dentists to redefine success and find joy and prosperity in their work and personal lives without constantly striving for more. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of starting the journey towards retirement and inner peace now, rather than viewing it as a distant goal.
Dentistry May 15th 2023
In addition to recommending indexes over individual stocks and bonds, other recommendations include a 60/40 split between US and EU, Asia, and emerging markets and a solid “plan B” for physician in retirement, to avoid liquidating investments in a deep downturn.
All Specialties April 25th 2023
Pharmacy Practice News
Akorn previously manufactured a long list of generic drugs, including orals, injectables, and topicals for a wide range of indications, from antivirals and antibiotics to ophthalmic agents, asthma medications, and analgesics. Some of these agents have other manufacturers, but Akorn was either the sole supplier or had a very large market share for others.
Clinical Pharmacology March 31st 2023
Healthgrades for Professionals
WalletHub ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia in two categories: opportunity and competition and medical environment. Nineteen different metrics were examined in these two categories. With 74% of physicians now employed rather than practicing independently, you may have greater professional flexibility in deciding where you want to work.
All Specialties February 28th 2023
ACP Hospitalist
Hospitals are seeing trends with which no one in hospital management has experience: inflation rates above 5%, higher staff shortages, increased staffing costs, supply chain challenges, and more. Hospitalists have a proven benefit in reducing length of stay, improving with nursing and allied health staff, and finding other ways to reduce cost and utilization.
Hospitalist February 8th 2023