North Central Florida Local News

How Obamacare, Medicare And 'Medicare For All' Muddy The Campaign Trail

May 14, 2019 at 09:59 pm by Staff

Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health News The health care debate has Democrats on Capitol Hill and the presidential campaign trail facing renewed pressure to make clear where they.... Read More
North Central Florida Local News

Surprise! Fixing Out-Of-Network Bills Means Someone Must Pay

May 14, 2019 at 09:52 pm by Staff

Julie Rovner, Kaiser Health News President Donald Trump called on Republicans and Democrats to pass legislation this year to end surprise medical bills, in remarks made in t.... Read More
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Market Muscle: Study Uncovers Differences Between Medicare And Private Insurers

May 14, 2019 at 09:46 pm by Staff

Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health News Private health insurance plans in 2017 paid more than twice what Medicare would have for those same health care services, says a sweeping.... Read More
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Needle Exchanges Find New Champions Among Republicans

May 14, 2019 at 09:42 pm by Staff

Victoria Knight, Kaiser Health News Once repellent to conservative politicians, needle exchanges are now being endorsed and legalized in Republican-controlled states. At lea.... Read More
North Central Florida Local News

The Money And Politics Of Prescription Drugs: What You Need To Know

May 14, 2019 at 07:15 pm by Staff

Jon Greenberg, PolitiFact, Kaiser Health News If there's one area of health care where Republicans and Democrats might strike a deal, it's prescription drugs. President Dona.... Read More
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Meth Vs. Opioids: America Has Two Drug Epidemics, But Focuses On One

May 14, 2019 at 06:38 pm by Staff

. April Dembosky, KQED, Kaiser Health News Kim had been wine tasting with a friend in Sonoma, Calif. They got into an argument in the car that night and Kim thought someone w.... Read More
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Asim A. Jani, MD, MPH, FACP, Hospital Epidemiologist

May 14, 2019 at 12:15 pm by Staff

Editor's note: This month begins a divergence from our usual format for Physician Spotlight features. In response to several requests, we are not only introducing readers to n.... Read More
North Central Florida Local News

Mom-To-Be Expo

May 10, 2019 at 03:18 pm by Staff

.Leesburg Regional Medical Center (LRMC) and its Life Center for Women team invite you to the 2019 Mom-To-Be Expo on Wednesday, June 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the main hospital c.... Read More
Business/Technology

NYC Developer Taps PONTE HEALTH to Co-Develop and Manage 30 Acres in Sarasota, Florida

May 09, 2019 at 09:32 pm by Staff

. Although unclear as to the ultimate use of the property, PONTE HEALTH has accepted a NYC Developer's invitation to Co-Develop and Manage 30 acres in Sarasota, Florida. . T.... Read More
Feature Profiles

Moving Patients in the Right Direction

May 09, 2019 at 09:10 pm by Staff

. With a father and grandfather who were both physicians, Cesare Peraglie felt destined to pursue a career in medicine. As a child in south Texas, he shadowed his father, who.... Read More
Business/Technology

Accessing the Spectrum of Quality Care

May 09, 2019 at 08:41 pm by Staff

. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has just wrapped its 2019 Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting. The theme for this year's gathering was "Acc.... Read More
Digital Editions

May 2019 Digital Edition

May 09, 2019 at 03:46 pm by Staff

Grand Rounds

RX2Live Introduced to Physicians

May 09, 2019 at 03:45 pm by Staff

. Dr. DeAarcy Vaughan, PharmD, MBA, BCACP, CDE, CTTS, Franchise Owner with RX2Live brought 20 physicians together Thursday, May 9th at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse to discuss som.... Read More
North Central Florida Local News

Residents Encouraged to Sign Up Today for Belleview Diabetes Self-Management Classes

May 09, 2019 at 01:34 am by Staff

. If you or a loved one have diabetes, the Department of Health in Marion County is holding a class starting next week in Belleview that will help you successfully control it..... Read More
Grand Rounds

St. Cloud Regional Medical Center Announces Plans to Build Medical Office Building

May 09, 2019 at 01:24 am by Staff

. St. Cloud Regional Medical Center is finalizing plans to break ground on a new on-campus, ambulatory Medical Office Building in May. . The approximately 50,000 square feet.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Oviedo Medical Center Launches Spine Care Program

May 08, 2019 at 01:01 am by Staff

. Oviedo Medical Center has announced the opening of the Spine Care Center, providing a comprehensive range of solutions for patients suffering from back pain. . "At Ovi.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Oviedo Medical Center Opens Baldwin Park Emergency Room

May 08, 2019 at 12:54 am by Staff

. Baldwin Park ER, a department of Oviedo Medical Center, has opened its doors to the public. The $9.7 million, 10,358-sq.-ft., freestanding emergency department is expected t.... Read More
North Central Florida Local News

Local Hospitals Named Annual Award Winners from Alliance for Workplace Excellence

May 07, 2019 at 08:15 pm by Staff

. Leesburg Regional Medical Center and The Villages® Regional Hospital, part of Central Florida Health have been honored as recipients of the 2019 Alliance for Workplace Excel.... Read More
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Marion County Residents and Visitors Urged to Get Measles Vaccination

May 07, 2019 at 08:10 pm by Staff

. With the increase in measles cases across the US, the Florida Department of Health in Marion County is urging Floridians and visitors who have not been immunized to get.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Orlando Health Becomes Founding Sponsor of the National Pulse Memorial & Museum

May 07, 2019 at 12:03 pm by Staff

. Orlando Health has become the first sponsor of the National Pulse Memorial & Museum. The $1 million sponsorship will be used for project construction as well as for th.... Read More