Visiting an urgent care service is a great way to get medical attention without the wait time of an emergency room. The medical staff at an urgent care service is qualified and experienced just like a physician in a regular doctor's office. It is a good option for minor medical conditions such as an earache. However, you may find...

Several years ago the corporate community decided to take a more active role in purchasing health care services. While the concept of corporate medicine has been around for some time, it was not until the last decade that we began to see more formal efforts to control medical costs.

Whether you are a doctor, hospital administrator, physician's assistant, or patient, corporate medicine has the potential to change the way you provide care. In the long run, you may find that corporate medicine is beneficial to you and your patients. However, it can also create a number of ethical concerns, which you should be aware of. If you are...