This article reviews the economic and political developments of the fourth quarter of 2024 and provides insights into the anticipated trends for the first quarter of 2025.

Investing in business property has pros and cons. Owning offers control and portfolio diversification but increases risk and responsibility. Leasing provides flexibility but less control. Evaluate costs and terms carefully.

U.S. healthcare spending has outpaced GDP, reaching 19.4% by 2027. Aging populations and lack of price regulation drive costs. Significant price variations and little correlation between price and quality contribute to waste. Consumers face higher ou...

Healthcare entrepreneurs need to rethink sales and marketing, focus on education, networking, and branding.

Current prior authorization processes can create significant barriers to necessary medical treatment, causing frustration and potential harm to patients. This underscores the need for reforms and legislative action to streamline these processes, ensu...

Rising clinical claim denials are straining healthcare finances, but informed clinical leaders can turn the tide by understanding denial trends and root causes to secure timely payments.

Explore the marketing funnel's stages to attract, convert, and retain patients in medical practices, from awareness to advocacy, enhancing patient engagement.

Physician leadership is crucial in navigating the complexities of value-based care to enhance patient outcomes, manage costs, and embrace new technologies in the evolving healthcare landscape.

Private equity firms are heavily investing in physician practices within the healthcare sector, aiming to increase profitability and sell for substantial returns within a few years.

Private equity's rise in healthcare has transformed physicians' practice options, offering private practice, hospital employment, private equity partnerships, and hybrid models. Each choice has pros and cons, requiring careful consideration based on ...

By providing physicians with the appropriate incentives, hospitals and health systems can enlist them in the effort to manage costs while simultaneously maintaining or improving patient outcomes.

There is growing interest among medical students for dedicated business courses, emphasizing the importance of integrating business principles into medical education.