First few Article Sentences
Being a physician has always been challenging. But today it’s tougher than ever. In addition to focusing on the best medical outcomes for patients, doctors must cope with the wealth-shrinking impact of last year’s financial meltdown as well as the potential consequences of healthcare reform, which could force them to significantly alter the way they practice.
Many physicians prefer not to think about money. They’d rather concentrate on medicine. And if they do fret about their finances, they tend to do so quietly—they don’t like to ask too many questions about retirement, estates, or investments, and they’re deeply cynical about all the financial services salesmen who keep pounding on their door with new and improved products.