WOMENS HEALTH: Breast Seed Localization

Jul 03, 2018 at 10:03 am by Staff

Orlando Health Selects New Presidents for Three Hospitals

Jul 01, 2018 at 02:23 pm by Staff

. Orlando Health has selected new presidents for Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies and South Seminole Hospital. . Cary.... Read More

Cornerstone Hospice Honored with Award of Excellence for Program to Acclimate New Nurses to Organization

Jul 01, 2018 at 02:06 pm by Staff

. Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care has received an Excellence in Program Innovation Award - Clinical Practice from the Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association (.... Read More

Florida Hospital for Children Nationally Ranked in Neonatology

Jul 01, 2018 at 01:39 pm by Staff

Dr. Rajan Wadhawan (chief medical officer at Florida Hospital for Children), Julie Bennett (NICU mom), Brea Weiss (board chair of the Walt Disney Pavilion), Deborah Spielman (.... Read More

CMS Announces Initiatives to Strengthen Medicaid Integrity

Jul 01, 2018 at 01:30 pm by Staff

. Agency actions will help ensure the sustainability of vital safety net program for all beneficiaries The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new and.... Read More

Osceola Regional Medical Center Performs its 100th TAVR Procedure

Jun 30, 2018 at 11:16 pm by Staff

. Osceola Regional Medical Center recently performed its 100th TAVR cardiac life-saving procedure on an 84-year old hurricane survivor from Puerto Rico. The procedure, trans.... Read More

CMS Advances Demonstration to Waive MIPS Requirements for Clinicians in Certain Plans

Jun 30, 2018 at 01:28 am by Staff

. Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is advancing the Medicare Advantage Qualifying Payment Arrangement Incentive (MAQI) Demonstration, which, when.... Read More

Orlando Foot and Ankle Clinic Opens in Volusia County

Jun 29, 2018 at 02:08 pm by Staff

. Orlando Foot & Ankle Clinic is happy to announce the joining of Dr. Joseph F. Thomas and Dr. Zachary A. Cavins to our practice. Dr. Thomas has a well established reputat.... Read More

Geriatric Assessments Could Fine-Tune Cancer Care For Older Adults

Jun 29, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Staff

.   Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News In a move to improve cancer care for older adults, the American Society of Clinical Oncology is recommending that all patients ag.... Read More

WOMENS HEALTH Podcast: Breast Cancer (Breast Seed)

Jun 28, 2018 at 10:05 pm by Staff

Gawande's Goal Is Providing The 'Right' Health Care In New Venture By 3 Firms

Jun 28, 2018 at 09:15 pm by Staff

. Julie Rovner, Kaiser Health News Dr. Atul Gawande, the famed surgeon-writer-researcher chosen to lead a joint health venture by three prominent employers to bring down hea.... Read More

Fearing Deportation, Immigrant Parents Are Opting Out Of Health Benefits For Kids

Jun 28, 2018 at 09:05 pm by Staff

.   Ashley Lopez, KUT, Kaiser Health News The fear of family separation is nothing new for many immigrants already living in the U.S. In fact, that fear, heightened in.... Read More

Physicians and Patients be Aware: Controlled Substance Legislation Takes Effect July 1

Jun 27, 2018 at 10:48 am by Staff

. Fraser Cobbe Orange County Medical Society Seminole County Medical Society The OCMS and SCMA leadership wants to make sure that all of our members and your patients are.... Read More

Advanced Cardiac Unit Offering 'last chance at life' Expands at Florida Hospital

Jun 25, 2018 at 02:16 pm by Staff

.   Up to 1,000 more people with advanced heart and lung problems can be treated each year because of the expansion. .     Chris Rodriguez was working as.... Read More

Shepherd's Hope Receives Grant from Direct Relief and the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics

Jun 24, 2018 at 05:53 pm by Staff

. Central Florida's own Shepherd's Hope was among 20 recipients to be awarded a grant from Direct Relief and the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAF.... Read More

Bainum Family Foundation Commits $12.75 Million to Help Florida Hospital Foundation, LIFT Orlando

Jun 24, 2018 at 05:04 pm by Staff

. Revitalization efforts in Orlando's West Lakes area will receive a major boost from a new partnership between the Florida Hospital Foundation and the Bethesda-based Bainum F.... Read More

Post Traumatic Stress in Older Adults

Jun 24, 2018 at 04:58 pm by Staff

. Although many seniors enjoy well-being and satisfaction in later years, some experience psychiatric and mental health difficulties. A topic of particular significance for o.... Read More

New FSER Near Baldwin Park

Jun 24, 2018 at 04:43 pm by Staff

Pictured left to right: Tonya Lyles, ED Director, Dr. Brian Hartfelder, ED Medical Director, Oviedo Mayor Dominic Persampiere, Teresa Nardontonia, Chief Nursing Officer, KC Do.... Read More

Doling Out Pain Pills Post-Surgery: An Ingrown Toenail Not The Same As A Bypass

Jun 24, 2018 at 01:31 pm by Staff

  Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News What's the right painkiller prescription to send home with a patient after gallbladder surgery or a cesarean section? That question.... Read More

Healogics Agrees To Pay Up To $22.51 Million To Settle False Claims Act Liability for Improper Billing of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Jun 23, 2018 at 10:55 pm by Staff

. The Justice Department has announced that Healogics, Inc. has agreed to pay up to $22.51 million to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by knowingly cau.... Read More