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Which Countries Allow US Physicians to Practice Clinical Medicine Abroad?
Countries that allow board certified physicians from the US to be licensed to practice clinical medicine abroad, including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UAE, the UK, and more


Strategies for Denial Management in Medical Billing for Your Practice
Proven strategies for denial management to reduce initial denial rates, improve appeal success, and speed up the claim denials process to collect outstanding revenue for your practice.


Are Noncompetes Enforceable for Doctors?
Status of noncompete clauses for doctors, if they're enforceable & in what states, how often employers enforce them, & how likely you are to win a challenge in court


How Do I Increase Private Practice Revenue Without Seeing More Patients?
Many physicians wonder how to increase private practice revenue without having to see more patients; it’s important to seek ways to improve billing & collections and to optimize systems and revenue streams. This includes examining RCM practices, payer contracts, & scheduling templates, & providing add on complimentary services, some of which may be reimbursed in a favorable way.


Ideas for Extra Income While You’re Building Your New Private Practice
Practical ideas for additional practice revenue sources or extra income while building your patient base at a medical practice, including moonlighting, disability exams, clinical research, & more.


Why When You Buy Disability Insurance Matters (Buying Early Isn't Just About Price)
Securing disability insurance early provides lower rates, but more importantly increases physicians’ chances of getting full coverage without exclusions and lowers the risk of being denied a policy


Retirement Account Options for Self-Employed and 1099 Individuals
Tax-advantaged retirement account options for 1099 & self-employed individuals include IRAs, solo 401(k)s, SEP IRAs, & defined benefit plans; what to know about each


Steps Doctors Can Take To Protect Themselves and Their Family Financially (and Otherwise)
Essential steps doctors can take to protect themselves & their family financially (and otherwise) from loss of income or assets, identity theft, death, & malpractice lawsuits


How US Doctors Can Practice Medicine in Canada: Licensing, Job Search, and Salaries
What doctors licensed in the United States but who want to move to Canada or practice medicine in Canada should know about licensing, the job market, salaries, and how to get started


How Can Doctors Get Pharma Jobs? (And Why It's Getting Harder to Land a Role)
What to know when searching for a nonclinical job in the pharmaceutical industry, expectations pharma companies have, why it's getting harder, and what doctors can do to increase their chances of landing a role


How Much QME Work Pays, & Factors that Influence How Much Physicians Make
How much QME work pays, and how much doctors who are Qualified Medical Evaluators as a side gig can make, with realistic income ranges & factors that affect earnings


Should You Buy Life Insurance for a Non-Working Spouse or Partner That Isn’t the Primary Breadwinner?
Why buying life insurance for a spouse who isn't working or the primary breadwinner is often recommended to help with increased expenses or unexpected life changes
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