Mitigating Florida's Opioid Crisis

Jun 07, 2018 at 07:30 pm by Staff

. PL JETER Florida lawmakers hope new rules governing controlled substances will mitigate the damaging effects of the opioid crisis. Because understanding the 160-ish page H.... Read More

Could it be PTSD?

Jun 07, 2018 at 12:26 pm by Staff

.   Typically, when we hear PTSD, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, we think of military veterans who experience vivid and often debilitating panic-inducing flashbacks of.... Read More

AI to Save Healthcare Sector US$52 Billion in 2021

Jun 04, 2018 at 10:36 pm by Staff

. New Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in healthcare will lead to billions in savings within the sector over the next four years announced ABI Research, a market-fo.... Read More

Wound Care Awareness Week

Jun 04, 2018 at 10:20 pm by Staff

. The Wound Care & Hyperbaric Centers at Leesburg Regional Medical Center (LRMC) and The Villages® Regional Hospital (TVRH), members of the Healogics network, are helpin.... Read More

Social Media Contest Offers Prize Packages Valued at More Than $10,000 Each to Medical Practices in Florida

Jun 04, 2018 at 01:57 pm by Staff

. Prize packages valued at more than 10 thousand dollars each are up for grabs this week in a recently launched social media contest for healthcare practices. The "Pay it Forw.... Read More

Sonda Eunus Named Associate Publisher for North Florida Medical News

Jun 04, 2018 at 01:46 pm by Staff

. Sonda Eunus has been named the Associate Publisher for North Florida Medical News, and is excited to bring our publication to new markets. . She is also the Founder and.... Read More

Routine Opt-out HIV Testing in Health Care Settings Now Standard

Jun 01, 2018 at 02:44 pm by Staff

. Did you know that Florida law no longer requires written informed consent for HIV testing in health care settings? In July 2015, the Florida HIV testing law was amended (sec.... Read More

Physician R & R After Hours Provided Quality Networking and Discussion

May 31, 2018 at 04:30 pm by Staff

. 20 Physicians and Practice Administrators gathered Wednesday evening, at downtown Winter Park's Hannibal Square for the Orlando Medical News' Physician R & R event...Res.... Read More

Florida Hospital and GE Healthcare Partner to Build 'Command Center' to Guide Clinical Operations

May 31, 2018 at 03:39 pm by Staff

. The center, the first of its kind in the region, will use predictive analytics to guide decisions on patient care, staffing and more. . Florida Hospital and GE Health.... Read More

Heart of Florida Shines Light on Radiology Advancements

May 31, 2018 at 01:51 pm by Staff

. Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center focused the spotlight on the Radiology Department during the recent Business After Hours at the hospital. Highlighted during the eve.... Read More

SCMS/OCMS 3rd Annual Legal Symposium

May 31, 2018 at 01:49 am by Staff

. Join the Orange and Seminole County Societies for this informative CME program for Physicians and Practice Managers. The agenda will cover some of the pressing issues phys.... Read More

Center for Advanced GI Relocates

May 31, 2018 at 01:07 am by Staff

. Center for Advanced Gastroenterology is excited to announce the relocation of their practice to a brand new state-of-the-art facility located at 740 S. Concourse Parkwa.... Read More

Medicare Advantage Plans Adapt to CMS Changes -- Providers Play Important Role

May 30, 2018 at 11:36 pm by Staff

By Jay Baker When CMS released the 2019 Medicare Advantage and Part D Rate Announcement and Call Letter, it sent a signal to MA plan leaders that the time is now to get a be.... Read More

Ransomware Attacks, Breach Notification, Security, And Rule Compliance: What You Need to Know Now

May 30, 2018 at 11:25 pm by Staff

. By LORETTA DUNCAN, FACMPE and BRIAN JOHNSON, MS, CISSP The Breach Notification Rule was introduced to healthcare in the Health Information Technology for Economic and Cl.... Read More

Secret Deals Drive Higher Prescription Drug Costs

May 30, 2018 at 10:46 pm by Staff

. By Marilyn Serafini, Randy Barrett, Tarbell When you step up to the pharmacy counter to get your prescription, a deal has already been struck behind the scenes between two.... Read More

Cameras On Preemies Let Family In, Keep Germs Out

May 30, 2018 at 10:23 pm by Staff

. Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio, Kaiser Health News Hospitals around the country have been upgrading their neonatal intensive care units to include personal webcams f.... Read More

Benefit Change Could Raise Costs For Patients Getting Drug Copay Assistance

May 30, 2018 at 10:17 pm by Staff

. Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News Since Kristen Catton started taking the drug Gilenya two years ago, she's had only one minor relapse of her multiple sclerosis, follow.... Read More

Watch: Beyond Puerto Rico's Grim Statistics, Stories Of Lives And Deaths

May 30, 2018 at 09:56 pm by Staff

    In an interview with Judy Woodruff on "PBS NewsHour" Tuesday, Kaiser Health News senior correspondent Sarah Varney discussed the updated estimates that more.... Read More

Who Becomes Addicted and Who Does Not?

May 29, 2018 at 05:18 pm by Staff

. By ANTOINE KANAMUGIRE, MD . When we submit to the temptation of achieving pleasure and instant gratification, it comes at a personal cost. When we find ourselves compromisin.... Read More

Opinion: CMS Plan for 'Direct Primary Contractors' Will Confuse Public and Compromise True DPC Clinics

May 29, 2018 at 02:38 pm by Staff

. Patient privacy advocate Citizens' Council for Health Freedom (CCHF) has spoken out about the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) potential plan to wrap dire.... Read More