Feature Profiles

Nephrologist Relies on Lifestyle Change as Much as Medicine

Jan 11, 2017 at 09:22 pm by Staff

By PL JETER When Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer proclaimed Dec. 10, 2016, as Dr. Banji Awosika Day for his contribution to nephrology, hypertension and kidney dialysis through preve.... Read More
Feature Profiles

Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD

Jan 11, 2017 at 09:17 pm by Staff

By PL JETER The dentist dad of Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD, emigrated to the United States from India in 1979 with only $8 in his pocket. His incentive: to live the American Dream an.... Read More
Clinical

Now What for Future Physicians?

Jan 11, 2017 at 09:11 pm by Staff

By PL JETER At a recent policy forum on campus, students at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine (UCF-COM) peppered former American Medical Association (AMA.... Read More
Independent Physicians

Dr. Brian A. Nobie Sworn in as 106th President of OCMS

Jan 11, 2017 at 08:57 pm by Staff

Fraser Cobbe Orange County Medical Society Over 100 local physicians were present Wednesday evening during the OCMS Annual Meeting for the swearing in of the 106th President.... Read More
Grand Rounds

KPMG Announces Advanced Facility at Lake Nona

Jan 11, 2017 at 08:09 pm by Staff

January 9, 2017 - KPMG LLP today unveiled plans to build a state-of-the art learning, development, and innovation facility to further enhance the world-class training capabili.... Read More
Business/Technology

A Year of Uncertainty ... and Opportunity

Jan 11, 2017 at 02:59 pm by Staff

Last month, PwC Health Research Institute released its annual report highlighting the forces anticipated to have the greatest impact on healthcare in the coming year. "Top Hea.... Read More
Business/Technology

Social Media and Marketing Your Practice

Jan 11, 2017 at 02:50 pm by Staff

By BETH RUDLOFF, MedSpeaks, Healthcare Executive in Residence and COO Emeritus of UF Health Cancer Center - Orlando Health Editor's note: For 2017, we are excited to introdu.... Read More
Business/Technology

Best of Health Innovators in 2016

Jan 11, 2017 at 02:49 pm by Staff

By NINA TALLEY, Creative Director, MedSpeaks With the New Year upon us, Health Innovators is reflecting on 2016 and all of the incredible growth we've seen in the Central Fl.... Read More
Business/Technology

10 Pearls for Medical Start-ups

Jan 11, 2017 at 02:47 pm by Staff

By KELLI MURRAY, Founder, MedSpeaks The final year-end 'Health Innovators' meeting was paneled by three distinguished leaders within our Florida community: Bill Fair, direct.... Read More
Clinical

From Hippie to Hippocrates

Jan 11, 2017 at 02:44 pm by Staff

By JONATHAN ELION, MD, FACC When I was a medical student, I had long hair, a beard, and a collection tie-dyed scrub shirts. Each day I would put on my tie-dyed scrub shirt, ho.... Read More
Clinical

Iron Absorption

Jan 11, 2017 at 02:41 pm by Staff

By HARINATH SHEELA, MD, with IVANA OKOR Iron is a key element for survival; it is essential for oxygen transport, infection resistance and generation of energy via enzyme-cata.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

HHS Secretary: Give Medicare Authority To Negotiate Drug Prices

Jan 09, 2017 at 07:19 pm by Staff

By Rachel Bluth Kaiser Health News Giving Medicare authority to negotiate drug prices is the best way to keep those spiraling costs under control for the program's recipients,.... Read More
Business/Technology

The Importance of Employee Engagement

Jan 08, 2017 at 10:05 pm by Staff

Sonda Eunus, MHA A healthcare organization's success is impossible without the right team in place. The manager responsible for hiring and training the employees who will ulti.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Obama's Challenge To GOP: Show Me Your Plan Before Repealing Mine

Jan 07, 2017 at 07:58 pm by Staff

By Julie Rovner Kaiser Health News Trying to protect his signature Affordable Care Act from being hastily dismantled by the new GOP Congress, President Barack Obama took to th.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Federal Judge Denies Request To Delay EEOC Rules On Wellness Programs

Jan 07, 2017 at 07:51 pm by Staff

By Michelle Andrews Kaiser Health News Last week, a federal judge refused to halt new rules allowing employers to tie participation in wellness programs to financial incentive.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Medicare Failed To Recover Up To $125 Million In Overpayments, Records Show

Jan 07, 2017 at 07:41 pm by Staff

By Fred Schulte Kaiser Health News Six years ago, federal health officials were confident they could save taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars annually by auditing privat.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

AMA Releases Letter to Congressional Leaders on Reform of Health Care System

Jan 04, 2017 at 11:45 pm by Staff

The American Medical Association (AMA) released the following letter to congressional leadership from Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President James L. Madara, M.D.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Leading Republicans See A Costly Malpractice Crisis -- Experts Don't

Jan 04, 2017 at 11:29 pm by Staff

By Chad Terhune Kaiser Health News As top Republicans see it, a medical malpractice crisis is threatening U.S. health care: Frivolous lawsuits are driving up malpractice insur.... Read More
Independent Physicians

Physicians Urged to be Patient with Implementation of Medical Marijuana

Jan 04, 2017 at 10:48 pm by Staff

Fraser Cobbe Orange County Medical Society Seminole County Medical Society Health News Florida published a good story this week of the challenges physicians and patients face.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Bundled Payments Work, Study Finds, But HHS Nominee No Fan

Jan 03, 2017 at 11:00 pm by Staff

By Rachel Bluth Kaiser Health News A recent change in the way Medicare pays for joint replacements is saving millions of dollars annually -- and could save billions -- without.... Read More