Going bust! Who's in danger of going bankrupt and how you can avoid it
Article Abstract:
Bankruptcy, a method of proceeding after financial cataclysm, does happen to physicians, in spite of their higher-than-average earnings. Doctors can avoid the most common causes of physician bankruptcy, which are impairment caused by chemical dependency or mental breakdown, costs of a business not related to the physician's practice, or spending more money than earned. Examples of doctors' experiences with bankruptcy are elaborated.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 1992
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Clearing the bank loan hurdles; lenders now giving closer scrutiny to applications
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Physicians find that banks have tightened their loan guidelines and now require a detailed business plan before furnishing money for new offices or other projects. Bank officials say that their tactics help physicians attain realistic financial planning. As an example, the process of drawing up business plans is described by internist Douglas Cleary, who joined with six colleagues to start a new group practice in Chicago.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 1992
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Comfortable investment
Article Abstract:
Physicians believe that designing the clinic layout in a presentable manner could increase patient satisfaction and thus the number of patients. Various physicians reveal their respective ways of changing their organizationEs environment.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
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