Because healthcare bills can be so costly, many people simply assume that health clinics and doctors offices are simply raking in the cash, living the high life. And while most doctors do earn a healthy income, running an independent medical practice or health clinic is fraught with all the same challenges that every other small business faces, and then some.
Not only do doctors have to deal with public programs like Medicare, but they also have to rely on timely and fair payments from insurance companies, patients, and more.… Read More...
The 5 Most Common Types Of Sports Injuries, And How To Treat Them
Injuries are common for athletes, and they range from mild to serious. Here are the five most common types of sports injuries, and what kind of sports medicine you will need to treat each of them:
1. Sprains
A sprain occurs when a ligament — tissue that connects a bone to another bone — stretches too far or tears. Sprains are most common in the wrists, knees, or ankles. About 60% of all foot or ankle injuries in people over 17 are ankle sprains or strains.… Read More...