Orlando Regulatory

AMA: American Health Care Act is Critically Flawed

Mar 08, 2017 at 08:57 am by Staff

In a letter to congressional leaders, the American Medical Association (AMA) today outlined provisions of the American Health Care Act that would have an adverse impact on pat.... Read More
Digital Editions

March 2017 Digital Edition

Mar 01, 2017 at 05:06 pm by Staff

Feature Profiles

Edward J. Gross, MD

Feb 14, 2017 at 11:23 pm by Staff

Edward J. Gross, MD, recalls the very special treat he enjoyed on weekends as a child when he tagged along with his dad on rounds at Hialeah Hospital in Miami. "My sister and.... Read More
Independent Physicians

Orange County Medical Society Announces Career Center

Feb 14, 2017 at 10:26 am by Staff

The Orange County Medical Society (OCMS) is proud to announce its new OCMS Career Center, the premier resource to connect career opportunities with highly qualified healthcare.... Read More
Clinical

Florida Hospital Radiology Residency Program Delivering Outstanding Graduates

Feb 14, 2017 at 10:26 am by Staff

Last year, Florida Hospital's diagnostic radiology residency program graduated its first class, with all four MDs earning a 100 percent first-time Boards pass rate. "Our goal.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Health Care Coalition Calls for Prior Authorization Reform

Feb 14, 2017 at 09:19 am by Staff

CHICAGO - Responding to unreasonable hurdles for patients seeking care, a coalition including the American Medical Association (AMA) and 16 other health care organizations urg.... Read More
Business/Technology

Medical Practices Facing Woeful Collection Rates

Feb 13, 2017 at 04:31 pm by Staff

Based on an average physician practice submitting 83 claims daily, industry collection statistics are sobering: multispecialty practices collect only slightly more than half o.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

'Massive Confusion' Abounds For Insurers As GOP Wavers On Obamacare Redo

Feb 12, 2017 at 09:44 am by Staff

Jay Hancock Kaiser Health News Premiums for Obamacare plans sold by New Mexico Health Connections could rise as little as 7 percent next year, says Martin Hickey, the insuranc.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Five Quick Ways HHS Secretary Tom Price Could Change The Course Of Health Policy

Feb 12, 2017 at 09:29 am by Staff

Julie Rovner Kaiser Health News After a bruising confirmation process, the Senate confirmed Rep. Tom Price, R-Ga., to head up the Department of Health and Human Services, by.... Read More
Feature Profiles

Jeffrey J. Lehman, MD

Feb 10, 2017 at 03:50 pm by Staff

By PL JETER WINTER PARK - Singing was a catalyst for Jeffrey J. Lehman, MD, to pursue a career in medicine, but it was mid-college before he made a commitment, a surprise to.... Read More
Business/Technology

The 3 Essential Rules for Content Development

Feb 09, 2017 at 04:17 pm by Staff

By BETH RUDLOFF, Innovation Executive, MedSpeaks When you are ready to build your social media presence, you will need to develop content. If you aren't as comfortable tweeti.... Read More
Independent Physicians

Legislation Advances that will Protect Patients from Formulary Changes

Feb 09, 2017 at 03:21 pm by Staff

Fraser Cobbe Orange County Medical Society Seminole County Medical Society One of the most significant considerations for individuals and employers when analyzing.... Read More
Feature Profiles

CAPI 2017 President Addresses Philanthropic Goals

Feb 08, 2017 at 08:20 pm by Staff

By JUDY OTTO It is fitting that, as a new president took the helm of the Central Florida Association of Physicians from the Indian Subcontinent (CAPI) in December, a new an.... Read More
Business/Technology

How the Lake Nona Impact Forum 2017 Can Change Orlando's Health Innovation

Feb 08, 2017 at 08:13 pm by Staff

By BETH RUDLOFF, Innovation Executive, MedSpeaks Orlando might best be known for theme parks and citrus, but the Lake Nona Institute wants to make it a destination for health.... Read More
Business/Technology

Five Simple Ways to Invest in Today's Health Tech

Feb 08, 2017 at 08:10 pm by Staff

By KELLI MURRAY, Founder, MedSpeaks The Central Florida market is ripe with a variety of emerging technologies and ambitious inventors positioning to bring meaningful soluti.... Read More
Business/Technology

Communicating with Patients for Increased Patient Collections

Feb 08, 2017 at 08:06 pm by Staff

By SONDA EUNUS, MHA Collecting patient payments at the time of service is one of the most daunting tasks that a medical practice's front office employees face on a daily basi.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

If Obamacare Is Being Repealed, Do The Uninsured Still Face Penalties?

Feb 07, 2017 at 12:19 pm by Staff

By Michelle Andrews Kaiser Health News In some recent emails, readers asked about what to expect as Republicans move to overhaul the health law. Should people bother paying th.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

HSAs: 'Tax-Break Trifecta' Or Insurance Gimmick Benefiting The Wealthy?

Feb 05, 2017 at 10:09 am by Staff

By Julie Appleby Kaiser Health News They are just three little words -- "health savings accounts" -- but they are generating a lot of buzz as Republicans contemplate plans t.... Read More
Clinical

Center for Diagnostic Imaging (CDI), Subspecialists and Your Patients: Why Partnering with Subspecialized Radiologists Matters

Feb 03, 2017 at 08:46 am by Staff

Sponsored Editorial When patients are sent for medical imaging, most of the time they don't realize that a radiologist is reading their images. In fact, they often think that.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Trump's Immigration Ban Fuels Fear For Young Doctors Whose Jobs May Be In Limbo

Feb 02, 2017 at 07:11 pm by Staff

By Carmen Heredia Rodriguez Kaiser Health News President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration, which sparked protests abroad and in the U.S., is also raising fears ab.... Read More