Orlando Regulatory

As Medicaid Costs Soar, States Try A New Approach

Jun 16, 2018 at 04:49 pm by Staff

. Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News MINNEAPOLIS -- Sandy Dowland has been to the emergency room 10 times in the past year and was hospitalized during four of those visits. She.... Read More
Business/Technology

"Suck It Up, Buttercup" Get Wendy Sellers' Leadership Book Now!

Jun 15, 2018 at 09:20 am by Staff

. Suck it up, Buttercup. You might be part of the problem. . Dominant, direct leaders who don't get emotional get the job done, right? Take charge and cut to the chase, righ.... Read More
Business/Technology

Dr. R. Lawrence Moss Named Next President, CEO Of Nemours Children's Health System

Jun 15, 2018 at 01:09 am by Staff

. The Board of Directors of the Nemours Foundation has announced Dr. R. Lawrence Moss has been selected to succeed Dr. David Bailey as the President and CEO of Nemours Chi.... Read More
Business/Technology

Doctors Seeking Freedom from Hospital Employment Now Have New Tool Kit

Jun 15, 2018 at 12:38 am by Staff

. The recent release of 90 doctors in Charlotte, North Carolina, from their untenable hospital-employment contract has caused many doctors nationwide to wonder if they, too.... Read More
Clinical

How America Got Hooked On A Deadly Drug

Jun 14, 2018 at 07:02 pm by Staff

. Fred Schulte, Kaiser Health News Purdue Pharma left almost nothing to chance in its whirlwind marketing of its new painkiller OxyContin. From 1996 to 2002, Purdue pursued.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Medicare Takes Aim At Boomerang Hospitalizations Of Nursing Home Patients

Jun 14, 2018 at 06:36 pm by Staff

.   Jordan Rau, Kaiser Health News Photos by Heidi de Marco   "Oh my God, we dropped her!" Sandra Snipes said she heard the nursing home aides yell as she fell.... Read More
Independent Physicians

Volusia County Medical Society Offers Spots for Two Delegates to FMA Meeting

Jun 14, 2018 at 05:54 pm by Staff

. The Volusia County Medical Society has two delegate positions to fill for the August FMA Annual Meeting. . If you are an FMA member and are interested in representi.... Read More
Clinical

AMA To Push for Evidence-Based Treatment in Opioid Fight

Jun 14, 2018 at 03:51 pm by Staff

. Physicians Urge Removal of Prior Authorization Barriers, Adherence to Parity Laws The American Medical Association (AMA) adopted policy at its Annual Meeting to ensure that.... Read More
Business/Technology

AMA Passes First Policy Recommendations on Augmented Intelligence

Jun 14, 2018 at 03:45 pm by Staff

. The promise of augmented intelligence (AI) in spurring technological innovation in medicine has generated growing interest among health care stakeholders. It also has spur.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Cornerstone Hospice Honored with Award of Excellence

Jun 14, 2018 at 03:42 pm by Staff

. Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care has received an Excellence in Program Innovation Award - Clinical Practice from the Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association.... Read More
Clinical

Radiology Insights: Does Your Back Ache?

Jun 13, 2018 at 08:30 pm by Staff

. By LEENA KAMAT, MD Back pain is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor or miss work. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and St.... Read More
Business/Technology

AMA Outlines Ambitious Approach Toward Health Equity

Jun 13, 2018 at 07:57 pm by Staff

. With well-documented gaps in health and health care across segments of the United States, the American Medical Association (AMA) today adopted policy during its Annual M.... Read More
Business/Technology

AMA Adopts New Policies at 2018 Annual Meeting

Jun 13, 2018 at 07:54 pm by Staff

. The American Medical Association (AMA) today voted to adopt new policies related to immigration, gender equity in medicine, and increased access to naloxone on commercial a.... Read More
Business/Technology

Addressing Physician Burnout, AMA Adopts Policy to Improve Physician Access to Mental Health Care

Jun 13, 2018 at 12:58 pm by Staff

. With growing concern among the medical community and the public regarding physician and medical student depression, burnout, and suicide, the American Medical Association.... Read More
Grand Rounds

DOH in Orange County Sets Schedules and Locations for HIV Testing Day

Jun 12, 2018 at 01:25 pm by Staff

. The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) recognizes June 27 as National HIV Testing Day. This year's theme is "Test Your Way. Do It Today," which s.... Read More
Business/Technology

MDsave and St. Cloud Regional Medical Center Help Patients Save Money, Access Needed Care

Jun 12, 2018 at 01:16 pm by Staff

Online healthcare marketplace offers patients transparent pricing and savings on medical care MDsave and St. Cloud Regional Medical Center are working together to help loc.... Read More
Business/Technology

Nemours and the GiveWell Community Foundation Team Up to Support Healthy Habits Early In Life

Jun 12, 2018 at 01:01 pm by Staff

. Children and families of Polk County, Fla. will soon benefit from a $20,000 Impact Polk grant from the George W. Jenkins Fund within the GiveWell Community Foundation an.... Read More
Business/Technology

New AMA Policy Reflects Physician and Patient Frustration over Ongoing Drug Shortages

Jun 12, 2018 at 12:31 pm by Staff

. Physicians strengthen current AMA policy to combat national drug shortages Responding to ongoing national drug shortages that threaten patient care and safety, physic.... Read More
Clinical

AMA Plans Advocacy Outreach to Expand Colorectal Screening

Jun 12, 2018 at 12:28 pm by Staff

. Building on the efficacy of colorectal cancer screening, the American Medical Association endorsed a plan at its annual meeting to work with physicians and payers to ma.... Read More
Business/Technology

Georgia Physician Elected as AMA President-Elect

Jun 12, 2018 at 12:24 pm by Staff

. Patrice A. Harris, M.D., a psychiatrist from Atlanta, Ga., was elected as the new president-elect of the American Medical Association (AMA) by physicians gathered at the An.... Read More