Edward Hoffer

Feb 18, 2024 | newbedfordlight.org | Edward Hoffer

Those of you in the metro Boston news market have been regaled with the saga of the failing Steward Health Care System, owner of nine hospitals in eastern Massachusetts. One eye-catching story described the $40 million yacht purchased by Steward’s CEO, Dr. Ralph de la Torre, while Steward hospitals were having equipment repossessed because of failure to pay their bills. While a 190-foot yacht catches attention, it is only a symptom of a deeper problem.

Sep 26, 2023 | amjmed.com | Edward Hoffer

Keywordsmedical care systemprivate equityI recently received an email from the head of a private equity firm telling me that this “industry leader in helping Cardiologists with opportunities in growth and exit strategies…wanted to offer me a valuation of my practice.” If you are an independent practitioner and have not been approached with a similar offer, you soon will be. The era in which physicians worked solo or in small groups has probably gone the way of the carrier pigeon.

Sep 20, 2023 | kevinmd.com | Tasia Isbell |Edward Hoffer |Jennifer Shaer |Hussain Lalani

“My best friend was murdered while we were walking home from school.”The once lively thirteen-year-old boy now slumped in the chair across from me, his words spilling out with newfound heaviness. As I looked at him during what was supposed to be a routine well-child check, I couldn’t shake the air of depression that suddenly choked the room.

Aug 27, 2023 | kevinmd.com | Amarish Dave |Julie Craig |John M. Glionna |Edward Hoffer

When it comes to personal finance and wealth-building, the phrase “time in the market beats timing the market” is often touted as an unshakable truth. The concept suggests that consistently staying invested in the stock market, regardless of market fluctuations, is the surest path to long-term financial success. However, as with any financial advice, it’s essential to critically examine its validity and consider the nuances involved.

Aug 21, 2023 | kevinmd.com | Babak Azizzadeh |Nathaniel Fleming |Steven G. Duncan |Edward Hoffer

The facelift procedure was first described in 1901 by Eugene Hollander and in 1916 by Erich Lexer. Over the last century, the facelift has become the gold standard for facial rejuvenation and continues to grow in popularity. One of the reasons we can attribute this growth spurt to is the options and advancements in how facelifts are handled.