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The Physician's Guide to Gifts for Any Occasion
Most popular ideas for gifts from our physician online communities for the holidays, graduations, employee appreciation & other occasions
Paying Back Sign On Bonuses When You Leave a Job - Taxes and More
What physicians who have to pay back all or a portion of their sign on bonus when leaving a job need to know about recovering taxes paid
Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report Filing: What Physicians Need To Know
What physicians who own a legal business entity need to know about the requirement to file a beneficial ownership information (BOI) report
What Is the Average Nephrologist Salary?
Statistics on the average nephrologist salary, with compensation data on what these doctors make by hours, practice environment & gender
When Should You Get Life Insurance? A Guide for Physicians
When and how physicians should get life insurance, with what factors and personal considerations affect when it's needed and recommended
What to Consider When Hiring a Medical Assistant for Your Private Practice
Qualities and skills to look for when hiring a medical assistant, and how your private practice should determine pay for a new hire
Average Physician Sign On Bonus Amounts by Specialty
Statistics on the average sign on bonus physicians receive by specialty, and info on different structures & terms of doctor signing bonuses
What is the RUC, and How Does It Influence What Doctors in Each Specialty Make?
The AMA's Relative Value Scale Update Committee (RUC) guides CMS on how many RVUs should be assigned to each CPT code for physician payments
The Capitalization (Cap) Table of a Startup and How It Determines What Your Equity is Worth
What a capitalization (cap) table is, why it's important, types of equity in startups, and how ownership in a company might be diluted.
What Is the Average Salary for Hospice and Palliative Care Physicians?
Statistics on the average hospice and palliative care physician salary, with compensation data on what doctors make by hours & specialty
2025 Updates to Federal Tax Brackets & Contribution Limits: What Physicians Should Know to Maximize Their Tax Strategy
Key IRS changes for 2025 including tax brackets, contribution limits to tax-advantaged retirement plans like 401ks, HSAs, 529s, and more.
Negotiation Tips, Tactics, and Strategies All Physicians Should Know and Use
Negotiation strategies for physicians to learn how to better advocate for themselves, with proven tips & tactics used by expert negotiators
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