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The reason why the S&P 500 Index mutual fund apparently outperforms the active mutual fund manager is because we’re comparing apples to oranges.

There is a confluence of economic interest between physicians and hospital systems that can replace an historical climate of conflict between them.

Practice management companies are no longer the financial darlings they once were. As an alternative, local health systems offer management services organizations. Preventive maintenance is essential, whichever the choice.

For the first time, a federal court has specifically extended vicarious liability principles to an HMO, which made it liable for negligent acts of a physician.

The OIG’s 1998 Work Plan describes numerous projects, including program audits, program inspections and investigative initiatives it plans to perform.

The opportunity for patients to be able to access information about you, to ask questions, and even to schedule appointments is here and waiting for you to take advantage of it

The sad spectacle of Allegheny's nine Philadelphia-area hospitals losing tens of millions of dollars a month should give us pause.

Many investors are reluctant to sell appreciated assets such as stock or real estate because of significant capital gains taxes they would owe. One way to increase cash flow or diversify holdings is through the Charitable Remainder Trust.

On April 27, the AMA and HCFA, together with more than 275 representatives of specialty societies, unveiled some important proposed changes to the 1997 Medicare evaluation and documentation guidelines. While a major re-design of the coding system is under way, a number of changes under consideration are likely.

An opinion released by the Office of Inspector General raises significant questions regarding the validity of common payment mechanisms under Physician Practice Management contracts.