Business/Technology

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
Business/Technology

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
Clinical

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
Business/Technology

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
Business/Technology

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
Grand Rounds

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
Independent Physicians

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
Grand Rounds

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
Orlando Regulatory

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
Business/Technology

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
Business/Technology

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
Clinical

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
Business/Technology

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
Business/Technology

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
Clinical

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
Orlando Regulatory

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
Grand Rounds

Orlando Health Expands Skin Cancer Initiative at the National Training Center

May 28, 2018 at 09:48 pm by Staff

. Orlando Health UF Health Cancer Center is partnering with Orlando Health South Lake Hospital's National Training Center (NTC) in Clermont, Fla., to expand their skin canc.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Orlando Gastroenterology Holds Annual "Get Your Rear in Gear" 5k Run/Walk

May 28, 2018 at 11:09 am by Staff

. In spite of rain, nearly 500 participants attended the annual Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/Walk in May, presented by Orlando Gastroenterology, PA. This event is organized.... Read More
Business/Technology

Advancements in Medical Simulation and Robotics

May 27, 2018 at 11:10 pm by Staff

. Join the Central Chapter of BioFlorida Wednesday, May 30. Tour Florida Hospital Nicholson Center and learn about recent technological breakthroughs that are improving sur.... Read More
Clinical

Dodging Dementia: More Of Us Get At Least A Dozen Good, Happy Years After 65

May 24, 2018 at 09:33 pm by Staff

.   Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News You've turned 65 and exited middle age. What are the chances you'll develop cognitive impairment or dementia in the years ahead?.... Read More