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What Financial Steps Do I Need to Take if I Plan on Retiring in the Next 5 Years?
Financial steps for physicians planning on retiring in the next five years, including savings, debt reduction, tax planning, asset allocation, & withdrawal strategy
How to Choose the Right Payroll Company
Learn what physicians should consider when choosing a payroll company for their private practice or side business, accounting for ease, flexibility, & future growth
Should I Complete Residency If I Don’t Want to Practice Clinical Medicine?
How medical students or residents who are sure that they don’t want to practice clinical medicine should approach decisions about completing residency, taking into consideration what doors will be closed and opportunity costs of staying in and finishing the program
Do Doctors Save Too Much Money? How to Get Comfortable With Spending
When doctors actually save too much money, how to get more comfortable with (responsibly) spending & splurging, & determining when it's ok to let loose financially
How to Approach Purchasing an Existing Private Practice
How to approach the purchase of an existing private practice you’re considering buying from a doctor looking sell their practice, including valuation & transition
What Physicians Should Consider Before Accepting a Brand Partnership
What physicians should consider before saying yes to a brand partnership opportunity, including professional reputation, contracts, disclosures, & employer policies
What Is Clinical Informatics, and Why Are Physicians Doing Fellowships in This Field?
Learn what clinical informatics is, why physicians are pursuing board certifications or training programs in this field, and what opportunities are open to doctors with this degree
Frequently Asked Questions About the Direct Primary Care (DPC) Model
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the direct primary care (DPC) model, including often misunderstood aspects about pay, patient demographics, downsides, & more
Flat Fee vs. Assets Under Management (AUM) Financial Advisor: Which Should You Choose?
How to choose between flat-fee and assets under management (AUM) based financial advisors based on cost & advantages and disadvantages of each model
How to Pick the Best QME Company to Work Alongside for Qualified Medical Evaluator Exams
What physicians should look for when selecting which QME company is best for them, as choosing a good partner affects financial success & long term sustainability
Which Medical Specialties Get the Most QME Cases?
Learn which medical specialties receive the most QME work in California, as well as how physicians in other specialties can strategically increase their case volume
What a Physician-Builder Actually Builds: Inside Clinical Decision Support
How physician builders & engineers interact & iterate together at health AI companies to create products optimizing tech, clinical accuracy, utility, & efficiency
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