Independent Physicians

Does Proposed Opioid Prescribing Legislation Go Too Far?

Apr 06, 2017 at 07:28 pm by Staff

Fraser Cobbe Orange County Medical Society Seminole County Medical Society In recent years, physician organizations, community treatment centers, elected officials, law en.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Florida Hospital's Daryl Tol joins LIFT Board

Apr 06, 2017 at 12:06 pm by Staff

LIFT Orlando is pleased to announce that Daryl Tol, president and CEO of Florida Hospital and the Central Florida region of Adventist Health System, is joining its board of di.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

GOP Has No Choice But To Keep Pushing Health Care Rock Up The Hill

Apr 06, 2017 at 11:56 am by Staff

Julie Rovner Kaiser Health News   This week's effort to resurrect the GOP bill to overhaul the Affordable Care Act has apparently met the same end as the first try in.... Read More
Clinical

Cornerstone Hospice's Model to be Presented as Best Practice at Upcoming National Forum

Apr 06, 2017 at 11:19 am by Staff

When a patient is on home hospice care, the family relies on a skilled team of case managers, medical personnel, and social workers to guide them through their loved one's fin.... Read More
Business/Technology

Closing Gaps in Your Revenue Cycle

Apr 05, 2017 at 08:08 pm by Staff

Charge capture should be one of the easier aspects of managing your practice's revenue. Right? A provider submits a charge for services rendered, and the charge is captured a.... Read More
Feature Profiles

A Look at the Careers Behind Public Health in Florida

Apr 05, 2017 at 08:00 pm by Staff

Prepare for the worst. Hope for the best. The old adage rings true for the Bureau of Preparedness and Response (BPR) at the Florida Department of Health. Even before disaster.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Where There's Willingness, There's A Way For Congress And Trump To Fix Health Law

Apr 05, 2017 at 05:19 pm by Staff

Julie Rovner Kaiser Health News Now that the GOP effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act is in limbo, is there a way to make it work better? Democrats and Repu.... Read More
Clinical

Many Doctors Say Opioids Are Not The Answer for Pain

Apr 05, 2017 at 05:13 pm by Staff

Emily Bazar Kaiser Health News Those of you who have experienced pain, especially gnawing, chronic pain, know that it affects your happiness, outlook and ability to function.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Register Now for MIPS Group Web Interface and CAHPS Reporting

Apr 04, 2017 at 07:23 am by Staff

Groups participating in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) track of the Quality Payment Program are not required to register, except for groups that intend to u.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Register Now MIPS Group Web Interface and CAHPS Reporting

Apr 04, 2017 at 07:22 am by Staff

Groups participating in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) track of the Quality Payment Program are not required to register, except for groups that intend to u.... Read More
Grand Rounds

The First Ponte Health Golf Tournament Registration

Apr 02, 2017 at 06:29 pm by Staff

The First Ponte Health Golf Tournament, will be taking place this October 11, at Eagle Creek (Narcoossee and Tavistock) in Lake Nona. The Tournament is in benefit of the Inter.... Read More
Business/Technology

California Doctors Again Press For More Money To Treat Poor Patients

Apr 02, 2017 at 10:58 am by Staff

Barbara Feder Ostrov Kaiser Health News California's doctors and dentists have renewed their push for more money to treat Medicaid patients now that the state has be.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

'Pre-Hospice' Saves Money By Keeping People At Home Near The End Of Life

Apr 02, 2017 at 10:44 am by Staff

Anna Gorman Kaiser Health News Gerald Chinchar isn't quite at the end of life, but the end is not far away. The 77-year-old fell twice last year, shattering his hip and femu.... Read More
Digital Editions

April 2017 Digital Edition

Apr 01, 2017 at 05:09 pm by Staff

Grand Rounds

Alfa Romeos, Maseratis and Meetings!

Mar 31, 2017 at 01:48 pm by Staff

Volusia County Medical Society members and guests gathered for their Spring General Meeting & Social at Daytona Maserati and Alfa Romeo with the Orlando Medical News, on M.... Read More
Clinical

Patient Experience 101: The Future of Healthcare

Mar 30, 2017 at 11:07 pm by Staff

  Whatever we do in the healthcare space, it is eventually meant for the greater good of patients, which is why today the aim of modern healthcare is shifting towards va.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center Announces New Freestanding ER

Mar 30, 2017 at 10:56 pm by Staff

Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center has purchased land on the northwest corner of US 192 and CR 545 for a freestanding emergency department. The ER will serve the commu.... Read More
Clinical

AMA Applauds Trump Administration's Creation of Opioids Commission

Mar 30, 2017 at 10:51 pm by Staff

The American Medical Association (AMA) said today it looks forward to working with the Trump administration's new commission to create policies intended to end the opioid epid.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Adventist Health System, Adventist Care Centers and Florida Hospital Preview New Skilled Nursing Facility

Mar 30, 2017 at 10:48 pm by Staff

Florida Hospital, Adventist Care Centers and Adventist Health System held a special preview for the Celebration community of the new Adventist Care Center skilled nursing f.... Read More
Clinical

Florida Department of Health in Orange County Addresses County Health Ratings

Mar 30, 2017 at 09:24 pm by Staff

Orlando, Fla. -- The Florida Department of Health in Orange County recognizes the value in measuring health outcomes and today acknowledged the 2017 County Health Rankings &am.... Read More