The Hospital
With so many different physician financial blogs out there, it is tough to keep track of all the great content being published on a daily basis.
Part of my daily routine was to visit as many physician blogs as I could and see if there was any new content to read.
This soon became quite time consuming as the number of physician bloggers continued to expand.
I thought to myself, “Wouldn’t it be so much easier if I could go to one site, see a list of all the latest posts by all the physician bloggers, and pick and choose which ones caught my eye?”
That is why I created The Hospital, a place where all the physicians can be found under one roof along with their contributions to the medical/financial library.
These posts will be listed in chronological order (newest at the top) and updated every other hour.
Bookmark this page and make visiting it a part of your daily routine to ensure that you will never let your prescriptions to these blogs expire (you can think of this page as the Anti-Apple (you know, the one that keeps the doctors away).
[If I have inadvertently left out a physician blog that would like to be added to the Hospital, please send me your credentials via the contact form and I will grant you hospital privileges]
My latest post:
When the COVID-19 phenomena first hit in early March for my locale, shelter-in-place orders from my state governor quickly followed. As mentioned in my previous post, “The Furlough Of Xrayvsn,” the resulting decrease in patient volumes had caused my partner and I to implement a new coverage schedule ... read more
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- Explanations for the 2020 Official Step 1 Practice QuestionsAnother year, another set of explanations. As always, the order here reflects that of the new PDF released in February 2020. The official practice material page subsequently reverted back to the 2019 version, but as you can see the 2020 link remains live. Last year’s 2019 set is available here, ... read more
- Remedy for a sick nation: Curbing hyperpartisanship after the pandemic
“Obama!” Mr. J grumbled, shaking his head and wrinkling his nose. “Obama, Obama, Obama!” Mr. J was known in the hospital as a frequent flier for his heroin abuse. Now, though, his use of dirty needles had landed him in my ICU with a life-threatening bacterial infection in his bloodstream. As his fever raged, ... read more - Who Is Dave Ramsey And What Are His Baby Steps?
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Disability Insurance is complicated and takes too long to research and understand. We’ve rounded up the more important things to consider as you go through the process of picking a disability insurance policy. This blog post is an easy-to-follow checklist on what doctors should consider as they look at disability ... read more - Should you Tell Your Boss about your Side Gig?
I get asked a lot about where we should tell our bosses about our dabbling online, and about our side gigs. As a healthcare social media consultant, I’ve personally grown a far-reaching brand, and have experience in this matter. (follow my personal brand and experiences here) ... read more - Midlevel Encroachment And Its Effect On The Next Generation Of Doctors
The growth of midlevel providers has been explosive compared to physicians. This growth has lead to many young physicians, residents, fellows, and med studies worried about what their future holds. Midlevel providers can provide wonderful access to patient care. I know many amazing midlevel providers who I have worked with ... read more - When Should I Stop Automatic Dividend Reinvestment?Dividend Reinvestment Some people think you always should reinvest dividends. Others think perhaps there are times when you should stop dividend reinvestment. Clearly, there is a place for dividend reinvestment. When should you stop it? What is Dividend Reinvestment? First, what is dividend reinvestment? This is a little different that ... read more
- Shelter No More: What I Learned From My “Furlough”When the COVID-19 phenomena first hit in early March for my locale, shelter-in-place orders from my state governor quickly followed. As mentioned in my previous post, “The Furlough Of Xrayvsn,” the resulting decrease in patient volumes had caused my partner and I to implement a new coverage schedule ... read more
- Are You Ready to Become Financially Free?
The secret to getting ahead is getting started. ~ Mark Twain When it comes to personal finance, many people make it far too complicated. With all the complexity, we never get started. So, we never get ahead. Now, that is no longer a problem. If you want to create a ... read more - From Medical Degree to Financially Free
A medical degree generally confers the ability to earn a high income. It also comes at a high cost, including 8 years of your post-high school life, another 3 to 8 years of residency and possibly fellowship, and a lot of hard work and sleepless nights. The rewards can be ... read more - Roth Conversions
The process of doing a Roth conversion is not particularly complicated. What CAN be complicated is the decision about whether or not to do one and how much to convert. How to Do a Roth Conversion Step 1 – Transfer money from your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. ... read more - Test your knowledge: the covered callthestockmd.comTest your knowledge: the covered call Have you mastered the covered call? Then take this quick quiz to solidify your knowledge. Covered call quiz START QUIZ The post Test your knowledge: the covered call appeared first on thestockmd.com. ... read more
- Should I Settle My Medical Malpractice Lawsuit? 6 FAQs for PhysiciansWhen a medical malpractice lawsuit begins, physicians often have no idea of what to expect or what might be the possible outcomes. Many are surprised to learn that most medical malpractice lawsuits never end up in a courtroom. The majority resolve in some way prior to ever going to trial. ... read more
- Word to the Wise for My Physician Friends
Word to the wise: be leary of ‘equity for time’ type payments from companies who want to hire us as consultants. Especially these days, where anyone and everyone can be courted and lured in by the promise of a lucrative […] The post Word to the Wise for My Physician ... read more - 5 Outstanding Tax Benefits Of Real Estate Investing For Doctors
5 Outstanding Tax Benefits Of Real Estate Investing If you’re a high-income earner, it’s probably safe to say that you’d like to avoid taxes at all costs, right? We’ve looked at different tax advantages in the past with ideas how we can reduce out taxable income. One of the main ... read more - Price Is Not Equal To Cost
I have been reading Bigger Pockets Real Estate Investing book and a certain idea jumped out at me- Price is not equal to cost. Recently, Josh and I have been shopping to buy a new ... read more- Introducing the nonclinical jobs for doctors quiz! Which job is right for you?
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Thanks to order to shelter in place, spring cleaning has arrived in our household with a rarely seen vengeance. Consequently, my office is in the thick of a massive decluttering effort. One of the casualties is the x-ray file I used to take out ... read more- Practice Self-Care Using the Five Love Languages
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Mother’s Day 2020 FlowchartSmile and feel free to share. Happy Mother’s ... read more- How COVID19 is affecting my practice and personal finances
Like most ophthalmology practices, I ceased seeing non emergent patients in and performing non elective surgeries since mid March, forread more How COVID19 is affecting my practice and personal finances ... read more- What is the Enemy of Long Term Success?
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This pandemic is causing panic. Don’t make it worse by letting the panic trash your portfolio. For the first time in my career, I’m hearing worry and panic from my… Read MoreHow to Avoid Pandemic Portfolio Panic The post How to Avoid Pandemic Portfolio Panic appeared first on Wealthy Doc. ... read more- Our Sacred Grief
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Stirring, J turned to his side and pulled me in close. Eyes burned and nostrils flared as I tried to forget this would be the last time we'd hug for another 3 weeks. My attempts to be mindful and in-the-moment failed as I recalled the previous night's discussion. "So how ... read more- SBA CARES Act Information (PPP EIDL Explained)
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เรื่องของการดูหนังโป๊เป็นเรื่องปกติของผมมานานแล้วครับ แต่ไม่คิดว่าเลยว่าประสบการณ์ที่น่าตื่นเต้นมากที่สุดของผมมันคือ การได้ดูหนังสดแบบไม่ได้ตั้งใจ เพราะว่าวันนั้น ผมกลับมาจากโรงเรียนในตอนเที่ยงวัน โดยไม่ได้บอกใครมาก่อน เพราะว่าที่โรงเรียนมีกิจกรรมพิเศษ จึงมาเจอกับเหตุการณ์ที่เร้าใจตื่นเต้น กว่าดูหนังโป๊มากมายเลย คือผมเห็นพี่สาวกำลังเอากับแฟนในตอนกลางวัน ทีแรกผมนึกว่าทั้งคู่น่าจะได้ยินเสียงคนเปิดเข้าบ้านมา ที่ไหนได้เค้าไม่ได้ยืนกัน ผมจึงทำตัวเงียบๆและเดินเข้าห้องไปและหารูในห้องผมเพื่อที่จะดูไปที่ห้องนอนของพี่สาวและพี่เขยของผมและเอาตาดูที่รูตะปูข้างฝาห้อง จึงได้เห็นว่าพี่เขยกำลังก้มต่ำเลียไปทั่วหญ้าปกคลุมและกรีดนิ้วไปตามรอยแยกหีพี่สาว จากนั้นก็ลากขึ้น ลากลงพอเขาลากขึ้นมันไปโดนกับติ่งเสียว จากนั้นพี่สาวผมก็ร้องเสียงครวญครางดังมากๆจนไม่เป็นภาษา เท่านั้นแหละพี่เขยผมรีบงัดท่อนเนื้อออกมาและจดลงไปในโหนก และซอยถี่ได้ยืนเสียงร้องคราง ร้องซี๊ดระงมดังไปหมด จากนั้นเปลี่ยนมาเล้าโลมกันด้วยท่า 69 จนพี่สาวร้องว่า ที่รักจ๋าเสียวจนทนไม่ไหวอยู่แล้ว เอาใส่ข้างในเถอะ จากนั้นก็บรรจงกระแหกกันอย่างเมามันส์ ผมนี้แอบดูน้ำแตกไปหมดแล้ว ไม่คิดไม่ในมาก่อนเลยว่าจะได้เห็นหนังสดที่น่าตื่นเต้นขนาดนี้ ต้องลองของจริงบ้าง ต้องหาแฟนแล้ว อยากมีความสุขแบบนี้บ้าง ... read more- Real Estate Portfolio Update 2020
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- Introducing the nonclinical jobs for doctors quiz! Which job is right for you?
