North Central Florida Local News

DOH Marion County Covid-19 Update, Guidance on Face Masks, Wider Testing

Apr 08, 2020 at 11:08 am by pj

OCALA — Marion County is reporting 65 cases of COVID-19 as of 11 a.m. today. The most recent individuals confirmed to have the virus are all from Ocala and include a 34-.... Read More
Business/Technology

Orlando's Andor Health Platform to Accelerate Research Team Collaboration/Communication at NIH

Apr 08, 2020 at 10:05 am by pj

ORLANDO - Andor Health announces that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center will deploy the ThinkAndor™ mobile platform to improve overall cl.... Read More
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Not All Lab Tests are Created Equal: Including Testing for COVID-19 Where TIME is of the ESSENCE!

Apr 07, 2020 at 06:47 pm by pj

  By RAMI PACKARD     What is PCR testing? What makes it different from traditional culture lab testing? Why is PCR testing needed for COVID-19 tests?  &n.... Read More
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In the Flood of COVID-19 Patients, Independent Physicians are Battling to Continue Serving Patients 

Apr 07, 2020 at 03:27 pm by pj

  As COVID-19 continues to take a toll on the State of Florida, the entire healthcare community is straining to meet the demands of the sickest patients. Independent phy.... Read More
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AMA Underscores Importance of Science, Data in the Fight Against COVID-19

Apr 07, 2020 at 02:19 pm by pj

  CHICAGO – In a national address today, American Medical Association (AMA) President Patrice A. Harris, M.D., M.A., highlighted the essential role that.... Read More
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Preparing Your ASC for the Pandemic 

Apr 07, 2020 at 01:52 am by pj

  Part of the preparation for an ASC in the State of Florida to obtain a license and operate as an ASC has been to prepare its Emergency Preparedness Plan.... Read More
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Protecting Your Practice During the Coronavirus Pandemic: 10 Things to Remember

Apr 06, 2020 at 01:46 pm by pj

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April 2020 Digital Edition

Apr 06, 2020 at 11:14 am by Katy

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Trump Administration Issues Key Recommendations to Nursing Homes, State and Local Governments

Apr 03, 2020 at 12:34 am by pj

Frontline data informs new CMS/CDC guidance to help fight against COVID-19  At the direction of President Trump, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS),.... Read More
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Pandemic-Stricken Cities Have Empty Hospitals, But Reopening Them Is Difficult

Apr 02, 2020 at 07:28 pm by pj

    Nina Feldman, WHYY , Kaiser Health News   As city leaders across the country scramble to find space for the expected surge of COVID-19 patients, so.... Read More
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Intimacy vs. Isolation: The Importance of Developing Relationships in Healthcare

Apr 02, 2020 at 03:34 am by pj

  By DR. SARAH MÜLLER   Back in the 20th century, Erik Erikson developed a psychosocial theory for human development which he split into 8 stages. The sixth.... Read More
Feature Profiles

In Other Words….The Case for Price Transparency

Apr 02, 2020 at 03:23 am by pj

  By PAULA M MUTO, MD FACS AND MARK R. MUTO   Editor’s note: This month’s spotlight is on an advocate of disruption in healthcare, who  speaks pa.... Read More
Business/Technology

Beware of Third-Party Billing Systems

Apr 02, 2020 at 03:17 am by pj

By JAY CORN   Many organizations are starting to see large organizations add third-party billing systems. They want vendors to sign up with a third-party website in ord.... Read More
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American Lung Association Asks Florida to Do More to Prevent, Reduce Tobacco Use

Apr 02, 2020 at 03:01 am by pj

  Our nation is facing a youth e-cigarette epidemic, setting up our kids to become the next generation hooked on tobacco, and continuing the cycle of tobacco addiction a.... Read More
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Correct Use of CPT Modifiers to Maximize Reimbursement

Apr 02, 2020 at 02:52 am by pj

  By CAREL VISSER   It is widely accepted that the national denial and rejection rate runs as high as 30 percent of all insurance claims submitted to insurance co.... Read More
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Governor DeSantis Finally Orders Residents To Stay Home

Apr 02, 2020 at 02:42 am by pj

    Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News  With pressure mounting from public health officials and political leaders nationwide, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wed.... Read More
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COVID-19: Finding Calm Amongst the Chaos

Apr 02, 2020 at 01:00 am by pj

  By VINTEE NARANG, MD  As a community, we find ourselves to be under a great deal of pressure these days. As healthcare workers, we are in the forefront of this b.... Read More
Feature Profiles

The Emotional and Psychological Struggle of Being a Doctor

Apr 01, 2020 at 11:45 pm by pj

  By SHANNON SOVNDAL, MD   I remember standing motionless in the doctors’ lounge, staring at my hands. Things had changed. I was someone different, someone.... Read More
Business/Technology

Real Estate Terminology: Cold Grey Shell vs. Warm Vanilla Shell

Apr 01, 2020 at 03:30 am by pj

 It can make a difference   By DOUG PRICE   There is no shortage of interesting terminology in Commercial Real Estate. One specific area of interest is foun.... Read More
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NeuLife Rehab Announces Availability to Admit Patients Diagnosed with Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries and other Catastrophic Diagnoses

Mar 31, 2020 at 03:34 pm by pj

  Mount Dora, Florida -- NeuLife Rehab President Tera Welch announced today that NeuLife, a licensed specialized residential post-acute facility has IMMEDIATE availabili.... Read More