Grand Rounds

Poinciana Medical Center Recognized by Joint Commission for Excellence in Three Areas

Nov 15, 2017 at 02:03 pm by Staff

Poinciana Medical Center was recently recognized by The Joint Commission for excellence in the areas of stroke, sepsis management and quality of care. The Joint Commission has.... Read More
Business/Technology

AMA Adopts New Policies at 2017 Interim Meeting

Nov 15, 2017 at 01:53 pm by Staff

The American Medical Association (AMA), the premier national physician organization in the country, voted to adopt new policies on emerging health care topics during the vot.... Read More
Clinical

AMA Adopts Strategy for More Consistent Coverage of New Genetic Tests and Therapeutics

Nov 14, 2017 at 09:21 pm by Staff

To improve patient access to useful new genetic tests and therapeutics that have clinical impact, physicians gathered at the Interim Meeting of the American Medical Associatio.... Read More
Clinical

Nurse Practitioners Recognized for High-Quality Health Care During National Nurse Practitioner Week

Nov 14, 2017 at 09:08 pm by Staff

With more than 234,000 licensed nurse practitioners (NPs) providing exceptional health care to patients throughout the country, there is much to celebrate during this year's N.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

AMA Expands Scope of Advocacy Efforts Supporting Drug Price Transparency

Nov 14, 2017 at 08:57 pm by Staff

Given that pharmaceutical companies, pharmacy benefit managers and health insurance companies have overlapping roles that affect prescription drug prices, physicians at the In.... Read More
Business/Technology

Optimizing Your Billing Workflow

Nov 13, 2017 at 01:02 am by Staff

By ROSE M. ROMERO In an effort to navigate through the many complex aspects of running a private practice, you have likely measured your documentation practices, workflows.... Read More
Business/Technology

Anti-Virus Protection and The Truth About Thanksgiving

Nov 13, 2017 at 12:51 am by Staff

By RON FRECHETTE Thanksgiving is the time of year when we gather around the dinner table with our family, friends and loved ones to reflect on the past year's events and sha.... Read More
Business/Technology

Why Companies Should Use Staffing Services

Nov 12, 2017 at 12:46 am by Staff

By KATIE BLAYLOCK & PATRICK DUDLEY Medical professionals are looking to staffing agencies to help staff their offices and hospitals with high quality temporary employe.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Study Gives Mixed Reviews To Laws To Equalize Cancer Patients' Out-Of-Pocket Costs

Nov 11, 2017 at 11:38 pm by Staff

  Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News Laws designed to equalize out-of-pocket costs faced by cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy -- whether treated intravenously,.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Pressure Builds To Cut Medicare Patients In On Prescription Deals

Nov 10, 2017 at 07:52 pm by Staff

  Sarah Jane Tribble, Kaiser Health News Medicare enrollees, who have watched their out-of-pocket spending on prescription drugs climb in recent years, might be in for.... Read More
Business/Technology

A Quick Guide to the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)

Nov 10, 2017 at 03:22 pm by Staff

Sonda Eunus, CEO of Leading Management Solutions, shares her presentation on the Merit-based Incentive Program (MIPS) and what practice managers need to know before the upcomi.... Read More
Business/Technology

AID Acts on Capitol Hill

Nov 10, 2017 at 12:21 pm by Staff

We have much to report about our recent activities at the nation's capital. Last month AID Executive Director Marni Jameson Carey went to Washington DC and met with office.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Cornerstone Hospice Breaks Ground on new unit at Orlando Health - Health Central Hospital in Ocoee

Nov 10, 2017 at 12:06 pm by Staff

A community-wide recognition of the need for critical patients facing life-limiting illness to receive loving care in a comfortable home-like environment is a step closer to.... Read More
Videos-Podcasts

A Visit with Dr. Ayyaz M. Shah, Shah Dermatology and Global Aesthetic and Laser Academy

Nov 10, 2017 at 10:03 am by Staff

Business/Technology

Is Your Practice Really HIPAA Compliant?

Nov 10, 2017 at 03:26 am by Staff

By MARK LANTON You know that HIPAA is mandatory, and you know the significance of complying with HIPAA. But, do you really know what all HIPAA commands of you? I use the wor.... Read More
Business/Technology

CPA Speak: Your Accountant is Your Partner; Choose Wisely

Nov 10, 2017 at 03:00 am by Staff

By DALIA CANTOR Our profession has evolved vastly over the years and today we are more than just bean counters and tax preparers. A good CPA can be your company's financia.... Read More
Clinical

It's Not "Just" GERD

Nov 10, 2017 at 02:48 am by Staff

By FARID GHARAGOZLOO, MD There has been much discussion around why esophageal cancer has increased by more than 600 percent in the U.S. since 1978. I strongly believe that th.... Read More
Feature Profiles

Healthcare Leader: Ayyaz M. Shah, DO, Medical Director, Shah Dermatology & Global Aesthetic Laser Academy

Nov 10, 2017 at 02:21 am by Staff

With nearly 20 years as a physician behind him, Ayyaz M. Shah, DO, has amassed an inventory of awards and recognitions beyond his years. Dr. Shah graduated medical school.... Read More
Business/Technology

New Technology Boosts Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Nov 09, 2017 at 07:48 pm by Staff

By JAVIER ROJAS, MedSpeaks In a world where a growing number of people are diagnosed with some form of cancer each day, the hope for a cure also grows. Recent statistics from.... Read More
Clinical

Grass-Roots Network Of Doctors Delivers Supplies To Puerto Rico

Nov 09, 2017 at 11:43 am by Staff

Amy Martyn, Kaiser Health News After Hurricane Harvey flooded her city of Houston in August, Dr. Jennifer McQuade planned to donate socks to those affected. Instead, surpris.... Read More