Business/Technology

East Orlando Chamber of Commerce: The New Normal 2020

Apr 19, 2020 at 11:40 pm by pj

  By DOROTHY HARDEE   In February, Sean Snaith spoke about an optimist outlook for 2020.  The year began with what could be considered an optimistic beginnin.... Read More
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In Fine Print, HHS Appears To Ban All Surprise Billing During The Pandemic

Apr 19, 2020 at 11:21 pm by pj

  Emmarie Huetteman Kaiser Health News Federal officials offering emergency funding to hospitals, clinics and doctors’ practices have included this stipulation: T.... Read More
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California Shies Away From Calls To Eliminate Restrictions On Nurse Practitioners

Apr 19, 2020 at 11:15 pm by pj

Rachel Bluth, Kaiser Health News  As the demand for health care workers surges with the coronavirus case count, many states are rushing to lift restrictions on nurse p.... Read More
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‘It’s Not Over Until It’s Over’: 5 Things To Know About Hitting The COVID-19 Peak

Apr 19, 2020 at 11:07 pm by pj

  Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News  As New York, California and other states begin to see their numbers of new COVID-19 cases level off or even slip, it might app.... Read More
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As Ventilators Become Crucial In Saving Lives, Repair Roadblocks Remain

Apr 19, 2020 at 11:00 pm by pj

    Markian Hawryluk  Kaiser Health News     DENVER — For years, manufacturers of ventilators and other medical equipment have kept a tight.... Read More
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Administration Announces New Nursing Homes COVID-19 Transparency Effort 

Apr 19, 2020 at 10:42 pm by pj

  Agencies partner with nursing homes to keep nursing home residents safe The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new regulatory requi.... Read More
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CMS Issues Recommendations to Re-Open Health Care Systems in Certain Areas

Apr 19, 2020 at 10:38 pm by pj

  As the United States continues to face the unprecedented public health emergency from the COVID-19 pandemic, the tide is turning and some areas throughout the country.... Read More
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AMA highlights mental health resources to help physicians during COVID-19

Apr 19, 2020 at 03:08 pm by pj

  CHICAGO — The American Medical Association (AMA) has resources available to help physicians cope with increased levels of distress and anxiety during t.... Read More
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CARES Act Section 3221 

Apr 19, 2020 at 02:55 pm by pj

  Changes to consents and disclosures of confidentiality requirements of substance use disorder records   On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Coronaviru.... Read More
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Security for Remote Access to Keep People Working

Apr 19, 2020 at 02:20 pm by pj

By JAY A. COHEN     Today with the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus practices are changing the way jobs are done. While a lot of companies are shutting down acr.... Read More
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Keeping Senior Loved Ones Close When a Physical Visit Isn’t Possible

Apr 19, 2020 at 01:57 pm by pj

  On a typical day, the average person doesn’t think about how it feels to go days with little human connection or interaction. With most.... Read More
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Parrish Medical Center’s COVID-19 Online Risk Assessment Enabling Treatment or Home Stay

Apr 19, 2020 at 01:13 pm by pj

    TITUSVILLE – Parrish Medical Center’s (PMC) free COVID-19 risk assessment has already been completed by thousands of Brevard County residents. .... Read More
Business/Technology

Colonial Medical Supplies (CMS) announces strategic partnership with Rembo Health

Apr 19, 2020 at 11:18 am by pj

How can the family doctor deal with this new COVID-19 reality while still providing for their patients? Telehealth and remote patient monitoring will be the new normal for t.... Read More
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DOH-Orange Announces Appointment Only Mobile COVID-19 Testing Sites

Apr 19, 2020 at 11:02 am by pj

To better serve residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Florida Department of Health in Orange County is partnering with Orange County Government and the City of.... Read More
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City Health Tech Solves 20-second Hand Washing Problem

Apr 19, 2020 at 10:48 am by pj

    Entrepreneurs Ibraheem Alinur and Irewole Akande know handwashing for 20 seconds can save countless lives. They founded City Health Tech with t.... Read More
Clinical

AdventHealth to open drive-up COVID-19 testing in Sanford

Apr 19, 2020 at 10:40 am by pj

    Location at Seminole Towne Center mall will be third public testing location opened by the health care system.     Registration is now open for Ad.... Read More
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Technology is the Future of Medical Cannabis

Apr 18, 2020 at 11:31 pm by pj

  By MICHAEL C. PATTERSON   Medical Cannabis is slowly becoming more acceptable to the medical community as a form of treatment for certain ailments. As the numbe.... Read More
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Brevard’s Parrish Healthcare Ready For COVID-19 Surge

Apr 17, 2020 at 06:36 pm by pj

  TITUSVILLE — Parrish Healthcare care partners were swift to mobilize our COVID-19 response dedicating all necessary resources to assure the health and safety of.... Read More
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Parrish Medical Center offers Video Visitation for COVID-19 Hospitalized Patients

Apr 17, 2020 at 06:34 pm by pj

  TITUSVILLE  – Parrish Medical Center (PMC) is using video visitation to enable patients hospitalized with COVID-19 to be with their families, electronically.... Read More
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AMA Outlines Guidance to Help Protect Resident and Fellow Physicians During COVID-19 Response

Apr 16, 2020 at 11:10 pm by pj

  CHICAGO – With more than 135,000 resident and fellow physicians caring for patients on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Medical Association.... Read More