Clinical

Deconstructing Cerebral Aneurysms: To Treat or Not to Treat?

Jul 23, 2019 at 12:45 pm by Staff

. By RAVI H. GANDHI, MD Imagine your patient has had an MRI or CT scan for a simple headache. The radiologist report reads, "4mm un-ruptured intracranial aneurysm arising f.... Read More
Grand Rounds

New Primary Care Physicians Join Heart of Florida Physician Group

Jul 21, 2019 at 10:52 pm by Staff

. Two new primary care providers have joined the Heart of Florida Physician Group and will be practicing together in Lake Wales. Rodolfo S. Fernandez, M.D., an internal medic.... Read More
Clinical

Orlando Regional Medical Center is First in Central Florida to Offer New Treatment for Severe Emphysema

Jul 21, 2019 at 08:34 pm by Staff

The lung valve is the first FDA-approved device to help patients with emphysema breathe easier without major surgery. Difficulty breathing is becoming easier for patients at.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Central Florida Regional Launches Comprehensive Spine Care Program

Jul 21, 2019 at 08:04 pm by Staff

. Central Florida Regional Hospital has announced the opening of the Spine Care Center, providing a comprehensive range of solutions for patients suffering from back pain. ..... Read More
Business/Technology

AdventHealth Expands Orlando Campus Services, Infrastructure

Jul 18, 2019 at 10:06 pm by Staff

Work is underway on an expanded emergency room, an innovative center to treat heart disease and additional parking. . AdventHealth is investing more than $80 million in.... Read More
Clinical

Is Your Patient a Victim of Human Trafficking?

Jul 18, 2019 at 09:56 pm by Staff

. By AMY WASDIN, RN Most healthcare providers are aware they have a responsibility to identify and report victims of child abuse, elder neglect, and domestic violence. Anoth.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Insurers Running Medicare Advantage Plans Overbill Taxpayers By Billions As Feds Struggle To Stop It

Jul 18, 2019 at 09:47 pm by Staff

. Fred Schulte, Kaiser Health News and Lauren Weber   Health insurers that treat millions of seniors have overcharged Medicare by nearly $30 billion the past three yea.... Read More
Business/Technology

CyberInsecurity: The Rise of Ransomware and What it Means for You

Jul 18, 2019 at 08:39 pm by Staff

. By M. BRETT JAFFEE Ransomware is not just big business - it's big and exploding business. Ransomware attacks skyrocketed in the first quarter of 2019, according to the Be.... Read More
Clinical

Common Medications Can Masquerade As Dementia In Seniors

Jul 18, 2019 at 07:58 pm by Staff

  Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News By all accounts the woman, in her late 60s, appeared to have severe dementia. She was largely incoherent. Her short-term memory was.... Read More
Business/Technology

A 'No-Brainer'? Calls Grow For Medicare To Cover Anti-Rejection Drugs After Kidney Transplant

Jul 18, 2019 at 07:50 pm by Staff

  JoNel Aleccia, Kaiser Health News   Wednesday marks seven years since Alexis Conell received the kidney transplant that saved her life, but the 53-year-old Chic.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Surprise Medical Bill Legislation Takes A Step Forward, But Will It Lead To A Step Back?

Jul 18, 2019 at 07:43 pm by Staff

. Rachel Bluth, Kaiser Health News The House Energy and Commerce Committee Wednesday approved its version of legislation to curb surprise medical bills. Though this step wa.... Read More
Clinical

I'm A CPAP Dropout: Why Many Lose Sleep Over Apnea Treatment

Jul 18, 2019 at 07:38 pm by Staff

. Victoria Knight, Kaiser Health News When doctors told Frances Faulkenburg she had sleep apnea, she was more than ready for relief from her tired-all-the-time existence. Sh.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Pain Meds As Public Nuisance? Oklahoma Tests A Legal Strategy Against Opioid Maker

Jul 18, 2019 at 07:32 pm by Staff

. Jackie Fortier, StateImpact Oklahoma A global megacorporation best known for Band-Aids and baby powder may have to pay billions for its alleged role in the opioid crisis. Jo.... Read More
Business/Technology

Health Care Leader Announces Red Book Hospice Care Planning App to Assist with Improving Care Planning and Individualization of Care

Jul 17, 2019 at 08:46 pm by Staff

VENICE, Fla. - Marrelli & Associates, Inc. is thrilled to announce the availability of the "Red Book Hospice Care Planning" app. This app supports simple, comprehensive,.... Read More
Clinical

Free Back-to-school Physicals for Uninsured Children Available Beginning July 24 at Shepherd's Hope Locations

Jul 17, 2019 at 05:40 pm by Staff

.. Florida ranks 49th in the nation for the percentage of uninsured children. For their families, back to school physicals are a luxury most simply cannot afford. .Shepherd's.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Care-A-Medix? Utilizing Paramedics for At-Home Care

Jul 16, 2019 at 05:17 pm by Staff

Lives have been saved, hospital admissions and readmissions reduced, and the number of elderly who remain living in their own home has increased based on evaluation of a uniqu.... Read More
Videos-Podcasts

Healthcare Conversation with Larry Jones - IPN July 2019 Event

Jul 16, 2019 at 02:54 pm by Staff

Business/Technology

DOJ Increases Scrutiny on Telemedicine Entities

Jul 15, 2019 at 07:33 pm by Staff

Telemedicine permits two-way, real time interactive communication between health professionals and patients. Its recent expansion has dramatically improved patient health by p.... Read More
North Central Florida Local News

DOH in Marion County Announces Upcoming Mobile Health Unit Site Visits

Jul 15, 2019 at 05:58 pm by Staff

OCALA, Fla.--The Florida Department of Health in Marion County's Mobile Health Unit has scheduled its site visits for the remainder of 2019. The bus will provide immunizations.... Read More
North Central Florida Local News

Central Florida Health Announces New Corporate Director of Quality

Jul 12, 2019 at 09:38 pm by Staff

Sonya M. Zeller, DNP, MBA, RN, has been appointed director of corporate quality at Central Florida Health. Zeller is a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University where she earn.... Read More