Business/Technology

19 Curiosities of Medicine

Jan 10, 2019 at 09:44 pm by Staff

By KELLI MURRAY, MedSpeaks While I don't carry the immeasurable responsibility of a doctor or surgeon, 2018 was an incredibly hectic year filled with exhilarating achievem.... Read More
Grand Rounds

AdventHealth's Translational Research Institute Participates in National Study

Jan 10, 2019 at 04:12 pm by Staff

Known as MoTrPAC, the study will involve up to 2,000 participants taking part in a 12-week exercise program to learn why exercise is good for us on the molecular level. Y.... Read More
Grand Rounds

St. Cloud Regional Medical Center Adds New 128-Slice CT Scanner

Jan 09, 2019 at 03:41 pm by Staff

. St. Cloud Regional Medical Center has expanded imaging capabilities by adding a second Computed Tomography machine to the facility, a 128-slice Computed Tomography machine.... Read More
Business/Technology

Health Care Industry Spends $30B A Year Pushing Its Wares, From Drugs To Stem Cell Treatment

Jan 09, 2019 at 03:13 pm by Staff

.   Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News Hoping to earn its share of the $3.5 trillion health care market, the medical industry is pouring more money than ever into advertisi.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Osceola Regional Medical Center Hires New Chief Medical Officer

Jan 09, 2019 at 02:17 pm by Staff

Osceola Regional Medical Center recently announced the appointment of Dr. Joseph Mazzola to the position of Chief Medical Officer. Mazzola assumed his role Nov. 12, 2018..... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Democrats Fight Back Against Lawsuit Threatening Health Law

Jan 07, 2019 at 09:38 pm by Staff

  Julie Rovner, Kaiser Health News Democrats on Thursday officially launched their pushback against a December federal court decision that declared the Affordable Care.... Read More
Business/Technology

As Hospitals Post Sticker Prices Online, Most Patients Will Remain Befuddled

Jan 07, 2019 at 09:32 pm by Staff

  Julie Appleby, Barbara Feder Ostrov, Kaiser Health News As of Jan. 1, in the name of transparency, the Trump administration required that all hospitals post their lis.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Trey Abshier Named CEO Of Central Florida Regional Hospital

Jan 07, 2019 at 03:31 pm by Staff

Central Florida Regional Hospital, an HCA Healthcare North Florida Division facility, has named Trey Abshier, FACHE, as its new CEO. Abshier will begin his new role with the.... Read More
North Central Florida Local News

DOH in Marion County Sets the Record Straight on Miami Herald Claims

Jan 05, 2019 at 06:19 pm by Staff

From the DOH in Marion County: The Miami Herald published a misleading and inaccurate article stating that the Department has not been forthcoming about well water testing r.... Read More
Business/Technology

Orlando Medical News Enters Partnership with Red Fang Marketing

Jan 05, 2019 at 05:43 pm by Staff

. New partnership will provide elite digital marketing services . Orlando Medical News, in partnership with Red Fang Marketing announce the immediate availability of Reputatio.... Read More
Independent Physicians

OCMS Addressing Infant Mortality Crisis

Jan 04, 2019 at 03:05 pm by Staff

Dear Colleague: Orange County has an infant mortality crisis. We now have the second highest infant mortality rate among the urban counties in Florida at 7.2 deaths pe.... Read More
Business/Technology

Top 8 Ways You're Violating HIPAA... and You Don't Even Know It

Jan 03, 2019 at 10:41 pm by Staff

By MARA SHORR AND JAY A. SHORR Today's age of technology has brought about an incredible increase in communication and efficiency, making it easier than ever for practices.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

How The Government Shutdown Affects Health Programs

Jan 03, 2019 at 10:32 pm by Staff

  Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health News There seems to be no end in sight for the current partial government shutdown, the third since the beginning of the Trump administr.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Too High To Drive: States Grapple With Setting Limits On Weed Use Behind Wheel

Jan 03, 2019 at 10:06 pm by Staff

  Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health News It used to be the stuff of stoner comedies and "Just Say No" campaigns. Today, marijuana is becoming mainstream as voters across th.... Read More
Business/Technology

Florida Hospital is Now AdventHealth

Jan 02, 2019 at 10:16 am by Staff

. Florida Hospital facilities, as well as hundreds of physician practices, urgent-care centers and other medical sites across the country, officially became AdventHealth t.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Osceola Regional Medical Center Receives Leapfrog 'Top Hospital' Award

Jan 01, 2019 at 10:47 pm by Staff

. Osceola Regional Medical Center was recently named one of The Leapfrog Group's 2018 Top Teaching Hospitals. The hospital is one of only four facilities in Florida to receive.... Read More
Clinical

A Closer Look at the Environmental Triggers of Autoimmune Disease

Jan 01, 2019 at 06:19 pm by Staff

By CHAD LARSON, NMD The world of autoimmune disease is broad and complex, with many mysteries still lurking. With over 100 types of autoimmune diseases identified, medic.... Read More
Clinical

Study: Up To A Third Of Knee Replacements Pack Pain And Regret

Jan 01, 2019 at 05:34 pm by Staff

  Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News Danette Lake thought surgery would relieve the pain in her knees. The arthritis pain began as a dull ache in her early 40s, brought on.... Read More
Clinical

Do You Know Donating Your Plasma Saves Lives?

Dec 31, 2018 at 09:26 pm by Staff

  By SHALYCE D. JACKSON, MBA   Plasma donors are needed to contribute to saving lives based on the donor's plasma protein and the therapies for the patients it im.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Florida Health Selects Wellcare to Implement Re-Design of Florida's CMS Health Plan

Dec 27, 2018 at 08:37 pm by Staff

. The Florida Department of Health announced its intent to award WellCare with a statewide contract to implement a new service delivery model for the Children's Medical Servic.... Read More