Feature Profiles

Award-winning Pediatrician Provides Hope and Healing to Orlando's Uninsured

Mar 08, 2018 at 02:09 am by Staff

. Last year, Central Florida-based Shepherd's Hope provided 19,674 free patient visits and medical services to the region's uninsured; 17 percent (3,360) of whom were childr.... Read More
Feature Profiles

Sri Pothamsetty, MD, Founder Orlando Gastroenterology

Mar 08, 2018 at 02:02 am by Staff

. Dr. Sri Pothamsetty is an Orlando gastroenterologist who received his medical degree from Osmania Medical College NTR UHS and his residency and fellowship training in Gast.... Read More
Business/Technology

Orlando Preparing for Second Medical City

Mar 08, 2018 at 01:42 am by Staff

. By PL JETER An architect's idea to build a self-contained medical city in Central Florida began as a training project for her design team working out of her Lake Nona.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Mental Health Funding Tied To Florida's Controversial Gun Legislation

Mar 08, 2018 at 01:27 am by Staff

  Julio Ochoa, WUSF, Kaiser Health News A piece of legislation under consideration in Florida this week has received huge attention because of a controversial provision.... Read More
Business/Technology

Tackling the Challenges of Patient Engagement with Healthcare Data

Mar 07, 2018 at 03:00 pm by Staff

Effective population health management has made it imperative that patients have an equal footing in the matters of their health. Access to comprehensive, reliable data is.... Read More
Grand Rounds

The Villages® Regional Hospital Receives Healthy Hospital Award

Mar 07, 2018 at 02:54 pm by Staff

The Villages® Regional Hospital is proud to announce it has received a Healthy Hospital Award from Stryker Corporation's Sustainability Solutions division. The 'healthy hospit.... Read More
Clinical

New Way to Fight Sepsis: Rev Up Patients' Immune Systems

Mar 07, 2018 at 02:37 pm by Staff

. While many people have never heard of sepsis, it causes about 250,000 deaths annually in the United States. The condition develops when an infection triggers an overwhelming.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

FDA Authorizes Direct-to-consumer Test That Reports Three Mutations in BRCA Genes

Mar 07, 2018 at 11:49 am by Staff

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today authorized the Personal Genome Service Genetic Health Risk (GHR) Report for BRCA1/BRCA2 (Selected Variants). It is the first dire.... Read More
Independent Physicians

Volusia County Medical Society News and Events

Mar 07, 2018 at 11:35 am by Staff

Welcome New and Returning Members... . David Billmeier, MD - Family Medicine, Florida Health Care Plans Otakar Quadrat, MD, Cardiology, Cardiology Physicians Ryan Smith, D.... Read More
Clinical

Jury's In: Opioids Are Not Better Than Other Medicines For Chronic Pain

Mar 06, 2018 at 10:02 pm by Staff

  Alex Smith, KCUR, Kaiser Health News A few years ago, Renea Molden's doctors told her they wanted to take her off her opioid pills. It did not sound like good idea to.... Read More
Business/Technology

Need A Medical Procedure? Pick The Right Provider And Get Cash Back

Mar 06, 2018 at 09:50 pm by Staff

  Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News Laurie Cook went shopping recently for a mammogram near her home in New Hampshire. Using an online tool provided through her insurer.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

At New Health Office, 'Civil Rights' Means Doctors' Right To Say No To Patients

Mar 06, 2018 at 09:45 pm by Staff

  Emmarie Huetteman, Kaiser Health News The Trump administration is embarking on a sweeping effort to redefine civil rights in health care, with critics accusing the De.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

MyHealthEData Initiative to Put Patients at the Center of the US Healthcare System

Mar 06, 2018 at 09:31 pm by Staff

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma announced a new Trump Administration initiative - MyHealthEData - to empower patients by giving.... Read More
Independent Physicians

Impact of Opioid Crisis on Minors - Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 28th

Mar 06, 2018 at 09:23 pm by Staff

Fraser Cobbe Orange County Medical Society Seminole County Medical Society Our local Medical Societies are pleased to participate in the heroin and opioid task forces.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Rahul N. Mehra, MD, Named as Recipient of the M.A. Bernstein Behavioral Health Award

Mar 06, 2018 at 09:06 pm by Staff

Each year, the Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Community Services (Gulf Coast JFCS) honors individual champions for advancements in Behavioral Health Services in the State of.... Read More
Business/Technology

Service Extraordinaire: Unlocking the Value of Concierge Medicine Is Now Available

Mar 06, 2018 at 08:53 pm by Staff

Concierge medicine is an emerging healthcare delivery model that appeals to providers and patients because of its potential to improve healthcare quality and value. Service.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Central Florida Regional Hospital Receives ACC Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI Accreditation

Mar 05, 2018 at 11:19 pm by Staff

The American College of Cardiology has recognized Central Florida Regional Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Centra.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Poinciana Medical Center Spring Health Fair

Mar 05, 2018 at 11:07 pm by Staff

. Poinciana Medical Center is hosting its Spring Health Fair on Saturday, March 24 from 9:00 am- 12:00 pm. This interactive health fair is free and open to the community and w.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

AMA Launches Podcasts to Help Physicians Navigate the Quality Payment Program in 2018

Mar 05, 2018 at 08:50 pm by Staff

AMA Launches Podcasts to Help Physicians Navigate the Quality Payment Program in 2018 CHICAGO - As physicians begin the second year of quality reporting under the Quality Pay.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Orlando Health's Michele Napier is Recognized as "RCM leader to know in 2018"

Mar 05, 2018 at 07:53 pm by Staff

Michele Napier, vice president of revenue management and chief revenue officer for Orlando Health has been named one of the nation's top 15 female revenue cycle management (R.... Read More