A locum doctor is an independent contractor, rather than a salaried, W2 employee at a hospital or private group. Most locum tenens doctors choose it because they prefer the lifestyle, not because they couldn’t find a permanent position. In this article, we’ll take a close look at the benefits of being a locum tenens physician, […]
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About 60 million people, or every one in five, live in rural America. Rural medicine also referred to as rural health, offers a more personalized approach to healthcare for patients living in rural America. Most rural communities are close-knit, giving physicians a unique chance to get to know their patients more easily. Rural medicine encompasses
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Nearly 50,000 new doctors will start practicing in America this year. That’s a lot of new doctors that have a great opportunity to achieve financial independence by getting started on the right foot. In this article, we’re going to look at five ways to achieve financial success as a new attending physician. Live Like You’re
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If you’re a doctor and have done some research about mortgages, you’ve probably come across the physician mortgage loan, sometimes referred to as physician loans, doctor loans, etc. These special home loans are sought after because they can waive the primary mortgage insurance requirement (PMI) on mortgages when the borrower is putting less than 20%
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Like everything in life, you have to weigh the pros and cons before making a decision. The same goes for becoming a physician. The cons of becoming a doctor include the long training process, medical school debt, burnout, regulations, and the possibility of malpractice lawsuits. But despite these hurdles, thousands start the journey every year.
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Disability insurance is one of the most important elements of a doctor’s financial plan. Physician disability insurance protects a doctor’s income in the event they can’t work due to injury or illness. There are a lot of mistakes doctors make when it comes to disability insurance that can cause big problems. In this article, we’ll
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A lot of doctors that are moving or looking to upgrade their starter home are faced with this question – Should You Rent Your House or Sell? It’s a good question, and like most things, the answer is “it depends”. Owning rental properties can be a great way to generate passive income. Because physician mortgage
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The impact of COVID-19 on the healthcare industry in 2020 has accelerated the shift toward telehealth beyond what was once thought to be overly ambitious projections. Now private players are embracing coverage for many telehealth services, and even Medicaid features forms of coverage for telehealth services. There are three major ways that telemedicine is transforming
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Continuing medical education (CME) helps you maintain competence and stay on top of industry developments and new technology. In the U.S., CME programs for physicians are regulated by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). In this article, we’ll look at the benefits of CME, how to earn
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Once you enter the home buying process, you’ll have a lot of new decisions to make and documents to understand. Your decision will mostly be around home choices like interior design options and finding the best home owner’s insurance. Aside from those choices, the most critical decision will be the terms of our mortgage financing.
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