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New Physician Collaboration Aims to Accelerate Behavioral Health Integration

Oct 13, 2020 at 11:36 am by pj

Responding to limited access to mental health care in a time of acute psychological distress and trauma, a new physician collaboration has formed to promote the integrati.... Read More
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Mental Health Association of Central Florida Appoints Marni Stahlman as New President/CEO

Oct 12, 2020 at 04:57 pm by pj

  The Mental Health Association of Central Florida, providing mental health services, support and information to Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Brevard, & Lake.... Read More
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Physician's Society of Central Florida Foundation Sip. Savor. Support.

Oct 12, 2020 at 04:27 pm by pj

  Sip. Savor. Support.  .... Read More
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Drawing Inspiration at an Early Age: Nemours’ Dr. Margaret Baldwin revels in helping kids be kids

Oct 12, 2020 at 01:26 am by pj

    Most people probably recall very few memories of being two years old, let alone making a major career decision at that age. But pediatric orthopedic surgeon Ma.... Read More
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Bring Our Children Home

Oct 12, 2020 at 12:25 am by pj

    By JAN EDWARDS   Last month we talked about the realities of Human Trafficking right here in Central Florida. As shocking as it is, Florida is ranked 3r.... Read More
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Orlando Health Announces New Liver/Pancreatic Surgeon

Oct 11, 2020 at 06:49 pm by pj

  Orlando Health UF Health Cancer Center is adding a new liver and pancreatic surgeon to its roster of cancer specialists at the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center. Emilio.... Read More
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CMS Takes Action to Protect Integrity of COVID-19 Testing

Oct 11, 2020 at 06:01 pm by pj

Agency issues cease and desist letters to laboratories testing without appropriate certification The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is taking every action.... Read More
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Stigma Against D.O.s had Been Dissipating Until Trump’s Doctor Took the Spotlight

Oct 11, 2020 at 05:47 pm by pj

  By Lauren Weber, Kaiser Health News Dr. Katherine Pannel was initially thrilled to see President Donald Trump’s physician is a doctor of osteopathic medici.... Read More
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Lifetime Experiences Help Older Adults Build Resilience to Pandemic Trauma

Oct 11, 2020 at 05:01 pm by pj

  By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News Older adults are especially vulnerable physically during the coronavirus pandemic. But they’re also notably resilient.... Read More
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Distrusting Trump, States Plan to Vet COVID Vaccines Themselves. Bad Idea, Say Experts.

Oct 11, 2020 at 04:14 pm by pj

  By JoNel Aleccia and Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News As trust in the Food and Drug Administration wavers, several states have vowed to conduct independen.... Read More
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Rob Deininger Named President and CEO of AdventHealth Orlando

Oct 10, 2020 at 11:02 am by pj

  Deininger will provide leadership for AdventHealth Orlando, AdventHealth for Women and AdventHealth for Children.   AdventHealth has named Rob Deininger preside.... Read More
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COVID Testing, LLC, Announces Second Location in The Villages 

Oct 09, 2020 at 12:45 pm by pj

  ORLANDO – 10/02/2020:   COVID Testing, LLC has opened their 2nd Rapid Testing Center located at The Villages.    “We are committe.... Read More
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HIPAA Audits: A Five Step Survival Guide for Healthcare Providers

Oct 08, 2020 at 06:38 pm by pj

  By JEFF RAMOS and LEAM DEGNAN   If you ask any health IT security professional today about what keeps them up at night, a full-scale data breach is probably at.... Read More
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Importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Healthcare

Oct 08, 2020 at 11:40 am by pj

By Dr. Debra Andree, President & CEO at Community Health Centers, Inc.   While diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has always been an important initiative for all.... Read More
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AdventHealth Breaks Ground on ER, Health Park in Clermont Area 

Oct 07, 2020 at 06:15 pm by pj

  AdventHealth has broken ground on an innovative health care complex that will bring much-needed medical services to Clermont and south Lake County.   Loc.... Read More
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October 2020 Digital Edition

Oct 07, 2020 at 10:54 am by Katy

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AMA Announces New CPT Codes for Multi-virus Tests to Detect COVID-19 and Flu  

Oct 07, 2020 at 10:02 am by pj

CHICAGO — The American Medical Association (AMA) has published an update to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set that includes new code addit.... Read More
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Dr. Sam Atallah Selected for Study with New Robot in Emerging Field of Endoluminal Surgery 

Oct 06, 2020 at 09:03 pm by pj

     With expansions, new physicians and new locations -- Digestive and Liver Center of Florida will not be slowing down anytime soon. Colorectal Surgeon .... Read More
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Samaritan Village to Hold Fundraiser to Continue Serving Adult Survivors of Sex Trafficking

Oct 06, 2020 at 07:00 pm by pj

Orlando-based Samaritan Village, a safe home and therapeutic program for adult survivors of sex exploitation, is holding its first-ever virtual fundraiser on October 15th.... Read More
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Orlando Health Earns 2020 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired Recognition

Oct 06, 2020 at 02:30 pm by pj

  Orlando Health, a not-for-profit healthcare organization that serves the southeastern United States, has again earned a prestigious .... Read More