Clinical

Your Wake-Up Call On Data-Collecting Smart Beds And Sleep Apps

May 31, 2019 at 08:01 pm by Staff

. Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News Your bed could be watching you. OK, so not with a camera. But if you have any of a variety of "smart beds," mattress pads or sleep apps.... Read More
Clinical

A Doctor Speaks Out About Ageism In Medicine

May 31, 2019 at 07:37 pm by Staff

. Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News Society gives short shrift to older age. This distinct phase of life doesn't get the same attention that's devoted to childhood. And the.... Read More
Business/Technology

House Hagglers Zero In On Single-Payer And It All Comes Down To Two Little Words

May 31, 2019 at 07:27 pm by Staff

.     Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health News A powerful congressional committee holds a hearing on single-payer health care. It sounds like the perfect place for la.... Read More
Business/Technology

Hospitals Accused Of Paying Doctors Large Kickbacks In Quest For Patients

May 31, 2019 at 06:28 pm by Staff

.     Jordan Rau, Kaiser Health News For a hospital that had once labored to break even, Wheeling Hospital displayed abnormally deep pockets when recruiting doct.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Level One Trauma Center at Orlando Health (ORMC) Gains American College of Surgeons Verification

May 31, 2019 at 06:15 pm by Staff

. The Level One Trauma Center at Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has been verified as a Level I trauma center by the Verification Review Committee, an ad.... Read More
Business/Technology

Innovations in Healthcare Technology

May 30, 2019 at 09:18 pm by Staff

By BRIAN C. EVANDER, Esq., and MICHAEL R. LOWE, Esq. Technological advances continue to grow exponentially, and the healthcare industry is no exception. Whether streamlin.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

The STATES Act and its Potential Effect on Florida

May 30, 2019 at 09:01 pm by Staff

. By MICHAEL PATTERSON With over 93 percent of Americans approving medical marijuana and over 60 percent approving full legalization of cannabis at the federal level, there is.... Read More
Clinical

Early Detection Could Help Mitigate Looming Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Epidemic

May 30, 2019 at 08:28 pm by Staff

. By GUY NEFF, MD, MBA Fatty liver disease is a silent epidemic, affecting millions of Americans and imposing significant financial burden on the U.S. healthcare system. No.... Read More
Clinical

The Promise and Dangers of Stem Cell Therapy

May 30, 2019 at 07:45 pm by Staff

. By QUINTIN L. GUNN SR. Stem Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine is a very exciting and emerging field of medical science for patients. It provides an alternative option t.... Read More
North Central Florida Local News

Analysis: A Health Care Overhaul Could Kill 2 Million Jobs, And That's OK

May 28, 2019 at 08:58 pm by Staff

. Elisabeth Rosenthal, Kaiser Health News As calls for radical health reform grow louder, many on the right, in the center and in the health care industry are arguing that pro.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Orlando Medical News Welcomes New Intern

May 28, 2019 at 08:32 pm by Staff

Orlando Medical News is proud to announce Jennifer Cerna as this summer's intern. She will be assisting us in all facets of publishing and social media. We encourage everyone.... Read More
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I Love Lungs Awards

May 28, 2019 at 08:07 pm by Staff

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Business/Technology

Healthcare Hiring Event in Winter Garden

May 28, 2019 at 07:42 pm by Staff

. Community Health Centers, Inc. is hosting a hiring event for various positions in the healthcare field on Saturday, June 1st from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at 13275 W. Colo.... Read More
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SCMS Awards Annual Scholarships

May 27, 2019 at 11:11 pm by Staff

. SCMS members and guests met at Café Murano's in Altamonte Springs May 21, to socialize, introduce potential new members and award annual scholarships to deserving high s.... Read More
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Two Area HCA Hospitals Receive 'A' Grades for Patient Safety

May 27, 2019 at 01:29 am by Staff

.. Two area HCA North Florida Division hospitals - Osceola Regional Medical Center and Central Florida Regional Hospital - were awarded 'A' grades from The Leapfrog Group's Sp.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Sen. Alexander Releases Bipartisan Plan To Lower Health Costs, End Surprise Bills

May 23, 2019 at 08:59 pm by Staff

  Rachel Bluth, Kaiser Health News In a year already marked by a wide variety of congressional health care legislation, Sens. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Patty Murray.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Are Surprises Ahead For Legislation To Curb Surprise Medical Bills?

May 23, 2019 at 08:45 pm by Staff

  Rachel Bluth, Kaiser Health News Surprise medical bills -- those unexpected and often pricey bills patients face when they get care from a doctor or hospital that isn.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Hidden Reports Masked The Scope Of Widespread Harm From Faulty Heart Device

May 23, 2019 at 08:24 pm by Staff

  Christina Jewett, Kaiser Health News Faced with the possibility that a bout of abnormal heartbeats could end his life, in 2006, Dr. Marc Sicklick had a small device i.... Read More
Business/Technology

Escalating Workplace Violence Rocks Hospitals

May 23, 2019 at 08:15 pm by Staff

. Marlene Harris-Taylor, Ideastream, Kaiser Health News Across the country, many doctors, nurses and other health care workers have remained silent about what is being calle.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Shepherd's Hope Save the Date

May 23, 2019 at 04:23 pm by Staff