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10 of the Best (and 5 of the Worst) Hospitals

Going to a great hospital can make all the difference when you need care. This list makes it easy to see how your local hospital stacks up.

8 Early Warning Signs of Canine Cancer that Dog Owners Can’t Ignore

Nobody wants to think about the "C-word," but unfortunately, cancer is the leading cause of natural…

ER Doctors Reveal the Craziest Things They've Seen at Work

A salty tale: What EMS personnel need to know about electrolyte disorders

Learn what causes electrolyte disorders and how to recognize when sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, phosphate and magnesium levels are too high or low

Can You Naturally Remove Skin Tags?

Skin tags start off small and fairly insignificant but they can quickly grow and become a problem both because of their appearance and the fact that they can get in the way.<br>The good news about skin tags is that they are harmless and benign - made up of fibrous connective tissues. Find out more about getting rid of them...

Tips For Becoming Healthier As A Family

Learn how to live and maintain an active and healthy lifestyle for the whole family.

What Causes Night Sweats in Men? 10 Causes and When to See Doctor

Night sweats are more common than you might think. We'll go over both common and rare causes and tell you when it's time to see a doctor.

Four Metrics to Measure Patient Access at Physician Practices

Use these four metrics to evaluate patient access at your physician practices.

Guest Blog: Snow Safety For Those Who Require Emergency Medical Assistance

How to make sure that individuals who require emergency medical assistance remain accessible to caregives with snowfall during the winter months.

Can Solo Physician Practice Survive?

I can remember walking to elementary school and passing several solo doctor offices with a shingle hanging on a post in the front. They were usually modest offices in the ground floor of another residential building or store front and they served as a convenient community resource. Most were solo g

Who physician practices can turn to for expert help

CPAs, management consultants, lawyers – tapping into the right expert help.

Physician Practices Look for Options as Costs Rise

The future of physician practices looks healthy but nothing like it did a generation ago.

MSOs — Important Again for Physician Practices

Management service organizations have been around for a while providing management to physician practices, ranging from billing and collection to complete turnkey operations. In this regard, they h…

Determining Reasonable Compensation in Physician Practices

Determining the "reasonable" or "replacement" compensation while valuating a business is key, specifically for medical and physician practices.

Study: Hospitals may not be 'gobbling up' physician practices

A new study challenges the idea that hospitals are "gobbling up" physician practices.

Hot Topics: When Hospitals Buy Physician Practices

What's the current picture as regards hospitals buying physician practices? We asked that question of two experts who said the trend is causing problems with 'price fixing' and noted physicians should

ACOs linked to consolidation of physician practices, study finds

One worry about accountable care organizations is that their growth would lead to the consolidation of physician practices. A new study finds that concern has proven real.

When Your Child Needs Emergency Medical Services

Depending on your child's symptoms, you usually should contact your child's pediatrician for advice. Early recognition and treatment of symptoms can prevent an illness or injury from getting worse or turning into an emergency.

Private equity companies' acquisition of physician practices likely to accelerate

Acquisition of physician practices by private equity firms has increased dramatically during the past few years, according to a new study.

Are Emergency Medical Workers Ready for a Nuclear Attack?

Emergency medical workers are trained to handle a wide range of traumas and disasters, but they aren't prepared to deal with a nuclear attack, a new study reports.