San Francisco Housing

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San Francisco Housing The city by the bay has long boasted some of the most impressive – and panic-inducing – housing prices in the country. It’s not for nothing that in 2019, San Francisco-based renting company Zumper rated the city’s housing prices as the highest in the world for the second year in a row. … Read more

Webinar: Exploring Medical Specialties

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What to Think About and What it Takes Join Dr. David Flick and Justin Nabity as they discuss the difference in medical specialties, how residencies compare for different paths, and different financial factors to consider. In this webinar, you will learn: The work-life balance of becoming a physician. Which specialties are the most competitive. How … Read more

Car Buying for New Attending Physicians

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If you’re a physician or doctor who recently graduated, chances are you’ve been told repeatedly to “live like a resident even as an attending for a few more years.” But that does not change the urge to spend some of your new hard-earned salary. While many young professionals struggle to achieve the perfect balance of … Read more

Webinar: A Crash-Course in Paying for Medical School: 10 Ways You Could Save $10,000

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Webinar: A Crash-Course in Paying for Medical School: 10 Ways You Could Save $10,000 Join the founder and CEO of Physicians Thrive, Justin Nabity, and aspiring physician Selena as they discuss what pre-med or current medical students may not be considering when it comes to paying for medical school. In this webinar, you will learn: … Read more

What Physicians Need to Know About CPT Codes

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Whether you work as an employee of a large hospital group or own a private practice, CPT codes play an essential role in all physicians’ lives. Regardless of your specialty and the type of patient care you deliver, it’s crucial you understand all about those five-digit codes.

As a physician, CPT codes may not be your primary focus or something that you’ve given much thought. However, they are an unavoidable part of the job.

From knowing which codes to use and how they affect your bottom line, here’s what physicians need to know about CPT codes.

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The Complete Guide to Physician Retirement Planning

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If you want to enjoy your retirement years, you’ll need to have a savings plan in place. Because doctors are some of the highest-earning Americans, most new physicians assume that saving is easy.

However, that’s not necessarily the case. Unless you establish a solid retirement plan, you might not have enough to support yourself in your golden years. Among every age group of physicians, this is the #1 concern when surveyed according to the 2018 Report on U.S. Physicians’ Financial Preparedness.

Physician retirement planning can be complicated. With so many options to choose from, deciding on how to invest your money can be overwhelming. From 401(k) plans to IRAs and stocks, there are many different ways to save for your future.

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A September Update on Covid-19 & Physician Employment Prospects

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With a tightening job market, physicians are advised to be patient, but not passive. In April, we wrote about the myriad ways that the onset of COVID-19 was affecting physicians and their employment contracts. At the time, hospital settings were bracing for sudden spikes in patient loads, while many private practices were pressuring physician employees … Read more

Everything You Need to Know About Medical Peer Reviews

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As a physician, you’ll have to undergo years of medical school and residency, the time-consuming processes of credentialing and privileging and, sometimes, the stressful process of a medical peer review.

Most physicians are highly adept at navigating the many administrative, bureaucratic, and legal regulations that come with the job.

Yet, for many physicians, the peer review process is an especially challenging one.

If you’re the subject of a medical peer review or want to arm yourself with information in case one arises later in your career, keep reading.

Here’s everything you need to know about medical peer reviews.

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