DOH in Orange County Sets Schedules and Locations for HIV Testing Day

Jun 12, 2018 at 01:25 pm by Staff

. The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) recognizes June 27 as National HIV Testing Day. This year's theme is "Test Your Way. Do It Today," which s.... Read More

MDsave and St. Cloud Regional Medical Center Help Patients Save Money, Access Needed Care

Jun 12, 2018 at 01:16 pm by Staff

Online healthcare marketplace offers patients transparent pricing and savings on medical care MDsave and St. Cloud Regional Medical Center are working together to help loc.... Read More

Nemours and the GiveWell Community Foundation Team Up to Support Healthy Habits Early In Life

Jun 12, 2018 at 01:01 pm by Staff

. Children and families of Polk County, Fla. will soon benefit from a $20,000 Impact Polk grant from the George W. Jenkins Fund within the GiveWell Community Foundation an.... Read More

New AMA Policy Reflects Physician and Patient Frustration over Ongoing Drug Shortages

Jun 12, 2018 at 12:31 pm by Staff

. Physicians strengthen current AMA policy to combat national drug shortages Responding to ongoing national drug shortages that threaten patient care and safety, physic.... Read More

AMA Plans Advocacy Outreach to Expand Colorectal Screening

Jun 12, 2018 at 12:28 pm by Staff

. Building on the efficacy of colorectal cancer screening, the American Medical Association endorsed a plan at its annual meeting to work with physicians and payers to ma.... Read More

Georgia Physician Elected as AMA President-Elect

Jun 12, 2018 at 12:24 pm by Staff

. Patrice A. Harris, M.D., a psychiatrist from Atlanta, Ga., was elected as the new president-elect of the American Medical Association (AMA) by physicians gathered at the An.... Read More

Orlando Health Acquires Medical Office Building in Oviedo

Jun 12, 2018 at 12:21 pm by Staff

. Orlando Health successfully completed the purchase of a medical office building in Oviedo at 1000 West Broadway Street. The purchase closed on May 25th. Purchased from.... Read More

Healthcare Means Everything for South Seminole Hospital COO

Jun 12, 2018 at 11:01 am by Staff

. Ask Maggie Bonko and she will tell you: Good quality health care is not just about treating patients when they are sick, "it means caring for all aspects of a person... it.... Read More

AMA Adopts Ethical Guidance on Medical Tourism

Jun 11, 2018 at 08:26 pm by Staff

. CHICAGO - New ethical guidance on medical tourism was adopted today at the American Medical Association's (AMA) Annual Meeting to help physicians understand their fundam.... Read More

The Lowedown on Health Law

Jun 10, 2018 at 08:26 pm by Staff

. By MICHAEL R. LOWE, Esq. Fight Cyberattacks, but Be Just as Ready for Breaches Cyber attackers understand the value of the data that is held by healthcare organizati.... Read More

Verma Unveils State Medicaid Scorecard But Refuses To Judge Efforts

Jun 10, 2018 at 08:15 pm by Staff

.   Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News The Trump administration Monday released a Medicaid "scorecard" intended to show how the nation's largest health program is perfo.... Read More

Could California Shape The Fate Of The Affordable Care Act In November?

Jun 10, 2018 at 08:05 pm by Staff

.   Chad Terhune, Pauline Bartolone, Ana B. Ibarra, Kaiser Health News and Alex Leeds Matthews In the state that's leading the opposition to many of President Donald T.... Read More

Medicare Financial Outlook Worsens

Jun 10, 2018 at 07:55 pm by Staff

. Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News Medicare's financial condition has taken a turn for the worse because of predicted higher hospital spending and lower tax revenues that f.... Read More

With The Rise Of Legal Weed, Drug Education Moves From 'Don't' to 'Delay'

Jun 10, 2018 at 07:45 pm by Staff

. Carrie Feibel, KQED, Kaiser Health News California legalized marijuana in 2016, and this past New Year's Eve eager customers lined up in the darkness outside medical marij.... Read More

He Started Vaping As A Teen And Now Says Habit Is 'Impossible To Let Go'

Jun 10, 2018 at 07:28 pm by Staff

. John Daley, Colorado Public Radio, Kaiser Health News The debate over the health risks of Juul, vaping and e-cigarettes is now spilling into the public square. In one of.... Read More

Administration Challenges ACA's Preexisting Conditions Protection In Court

Jun 10, 2018 at 07:15 pm by Staff

. Julie Rovner, Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News The Trump administration is refusing to defend key parts of the Affordable Care Act, essentially arguing that federal court.... Read More

June 2018 Digital Edition

Jun 08, 2018 at 06:02 pm by Staff

Physician Spotlight: Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD

Jun 07, 2018 at 08:49 pm by Staff

. It sounds like the makings of a buddy movie. Two friends set off on a 10-day road trip across America in an exotic sports car. Their mission is simple: Have a good time. V.... Read More

HHS To Allow Insurers' Workaround On 2019 Prices

Jun 07, 2018 at 08:38 pm by Staff

  Julie Rovner, Kaiser Health News Federal officials will not block insurance companies from again using a workaround to cushion a steep rise in health premiums caused.... Read More

A Hospital ER Charges An 'After-Hours' Fee. Who Has To Pay It?

Jun 07, 2018 at 08:28 pm by Staff

.   Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News This week, I responded to readers who were unhappy with their health plan's decision not to pay an emergency department surcha.... Read More