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
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LENS Incident Command Center Supports COVID-19 Response Across 8 US States, Including Florida Hospitals 

Mar 31, 2020 at 01:20 pm by pj

  Free for use during the COVID-19 pandemic, the LENS Incident Command Center enables rapid identification and resolution of patient and staff safety.... Read More
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More Than 5,000 Surgery Centers Can Now Serve As Makeshift Hospitals During COVID-19 Crisis

Mar 31, 2020 at 02:25 am by pj

    Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News and Cara Anthony  The Trump administration cleared the way Monday to immediately use outpatient surgery centers, inpatient.... Read More
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Coronavirus Patients Caught In Conflict Between Hospital And Nursing Homes

Mar 31, 2020 at 02:20 am by pj

    Judith Graham Kaiser Health News A wrenching conflict is emerging as the COVID-19 virus storms through U.S. communities: Some patients are falling into a no m.... Read More
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What Takes So Long? A Behind-The-Scenes Look At The Steps Involved In COVID-19 Testing

Mar 31, 2020 at 02:15 am by pj

 (Dan DeLong for KHN) Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News  After a slow start, testing for COVID-19 has ramped up in recent weeks, with giant commercial labs jumping.... Read More
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Physicians Fear For Their Families As They Battle Coronavirus With Too Little Armor

Mar 31, 2020 at 02:11 am by pj

Dr. Jessica Kiss has had just one N95 respirator mask since March 16, when she got a box of five for her practice from a physician friend.  (KHN Illustration/Lynne Shal.... Read More
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Under Financial Strain, Community Health Centers Ramp Up Coronavirus Response

Mar 31, 2020 at 02:06 am by pj

Dr. Esther Johnston of HealthPoint Community Health Center says her clinic in Auburn, Washington, has overhauled how it sees patients, shifting resources away from routine pri.... Read More
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Telemedicine Surges, Fueled By Coronavirus Fears And Shift In Payment Rules

Mar 31, 2020 at 02:02 am by pj

    Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News  Lukas Kopacki, home from college after the coronavirus pandemic closed his campus, was feeling lousy for days with hea.... Read More
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Help Wanted: Retired Doctors And Nurses Don Scrubs Again In Coronavirus Fight

Mar 31, 2020 at 01:58 am by pj

    Michelle Andrews Kaiser Health News Laura Benson retired from nursing in 2018, but this week she reported for work again in New Rochelle, New York, where the.... Read More
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Position Statement Highlights Importance of Sleep for Physician Self-care

Mar 30, 2020 at 04:26 pm by pj

  Physician burnout is a significantly underappreciated public safety issue, and sleep loss is often overlooked as a contributing factor, according to a new positio.... Read More
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Orlando Health Updates Policies

Mar 30, 2020 at 03:19 pm by pj

  The hospital suspends volunteer services and valet parking, and adjusts the request process for medical records due to COVID-19     Orlando – Orland.... Read More
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Wednesday Bolay Offers Free Food for Nurses, Doctors and First Responders

Mar 30, 2020 at 12:54 pm by pj

  Bolay offers free food for nurses, doctors, and first responders and 25 percent off all hospitality team members. Serving their local communities Fresh, Bold Flavors v.... Read More
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The Importance of AI and Resolution-Centered Customer Care in the Healthcare Industry  

Mar 30, 2020 at 12:30 pm by pj

By BECKY WATKINS   The healthcare industry has seen a drastic shift in its operations and communications over the last seven months. Since the beginning of the COV.... Read More
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AMA Offers Guidance to Retired Physicians During COVID-19  

Mar 30, 2020 at 10:57 am by pj

    “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many physicians over the age of 65 will provide care to patients. Whether ‘senior’ physicians should be on.... Read More
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THC Showing More Benefits Than Previously Known

Mar 30, 2020 at 02:45 am by pj

  By Michael C. Patterson   Cannabis is now legal for medical purposes in 33 states and adult use is legal in 11 states. With more states legalizing cannabis, the.... Read More
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Ethical Challenges During a Pandemic

Mar 30, 2020 at 01:56 am by pj

  No one wants to find themselves in a position of resource shortages when caring for patients under any circumstances, but in the face of a pandemic, the potential is c.... Read More
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Clarification: Department of Labor's Definition of Health Care Provider

Mar 30, 2020 at 01:27 am by pj

With new Department of Labor regulations comes the question, 'who exactly is a health care provider?'     The question has been answered by the DOL on Saturda.... Read More
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The Doctor's Company Providing COVID-19 Resource Center

Mar 29, 2020 at 01:13 am by pj

    The Doctors Company has a regularly updated COVID-19 resource center that includes important information and support for healthcare professional.... Read More
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Freestanding ERs Ask HHS for Recognition as Medicare/Medicaid-Eligible Healthcare Facilities 

Mar 28, 2020 at 07:04 pm by pj

      To Serve Vulnerable Patients and Relieve Hospital Bed Shortage     In a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secre.... Read More