Business/Technology

FBC Mortgage Named Title Sponsor of the Cure Bowl and March 2 Cure

Dec 07, 2019 at 05:42 pm by pj

The Orlando Sports Foundation (OSF) announced on Monday a partnership with FBC Mortgage to be the title sponsor of the fifth-annual Cure Bowl. Kickoff for the FBC Mortgage Cur.... Read More

Electronic Health Records Continue to Lead to Medical Malpractice Suits

Dec 05, 2019 at 12:31 pm by pj

By DARRELL RANUM   A patient was treated with trigger point injections of opioids for pain management. The physician intended to order morphine sulphate 15 mg to be adm.... Read More

‘I Feel Like I’m In Jail’: Hospital Alarms Torment Patients

Dec 03, 2019 at 11:00 am by pj

As alarms proliferate, hospitals are working to sort through the cacophony that can overwhelm staff and cause them to overlook real signs of harm. Melissa Bailey, Kaiser Heal.... Read More

We’re Good at Standards of Care. What About Standards of Personalization?

Nov 30, 2019 at 02:53 am by pj

By GLENN LLOPIS   A 22-year-old and a 65-year-old are diagnosed with the same life-threatening disease. Their treatment protocols might be similar, but one has to endur.... Read More

Voluntary Benefits Values & Savings

Nov 27, 2019 at 08:56 pm by pj

  By JOSEPH FILICE   Business owners today are faced with rising healthcare costs and slimmer bottom lines.  Many companies have looked to voluntary benefits.... Read More

Learning about Advanced Practice Provider Closed Claims

Nov 27, 2019 at 08:21 pm by pj

By HOWARD MARCUS, MD, FACP, and SUSAN SHEPARD, MSN, RN   The Doctors Company analyzed claims against two types of advanced practice providers (APPs): physician assistan.... Read More

Are You Asking the Right Questions About Healthcare Deregulation?

Nov 27, 2019 at 07:44 pm by pj

From SEACOAST BANK   Health care in Florida is a competitive market. Your patients have options when it comes to their insurance, doctors and medical professionals. The.... Read More

Should My Lease Rate Go Down During a Renewal Negotiation?

Nov 26, 2019 at 01:31 am by pj

By DOUG PRICE There are many variables that affect the success of a commercial real estate lease renewal negotiation: timing, market conditions, supply and demand, representa.... Read More

Unified Communications Provider Vonix Launches in Florida

Nov 21, 2019 at 12:49 am by pj

Vonix provides cloud communication and VoIP solutions to SMBs and technology partners.   ORLANDO (November 14, 2019) – Vonix announces the launch of their office.... Read More

Startup Seeks To Hold Doctors, Hospitals Accountable On Patient Record Requests

Nov 19, 2019 at 06:53 pm by pj

Lori Basheda, Kaiser Health News   When Kelly Shanahan had her OB-GYN practice in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., she was meticulous about providing medical records promptly.... Read More

AMA Adopts New Policies During First Day of Voting at Interim Meeting

Nov 19, 2019 at 12:36 pm by pj

  The American Medical Association (AMA) gathered physician and medical student leaders from all corners of medicine at its Interim Meeting to shape guiding policies on.... Read More

Better Use of Data Can Help Fight U.S. Opioid Epidemic, New Report Shows

Nov 18, 2019 at 11:58 am by pj

  The United States is in the midst of an opioid epidemic that has cost nearly 400,000 lives since 1999 and shows little signs of slowing down. To help combat this epide.... Read More

EOCC: RX for a Healthy Holiday: Giving & Giving Back to Help Others

Nov 14, 2019 at 05:30 pm by pj

By DOROTHY HARDEE Tis the Season of giving and giving back. For healthcare professionals, you may feel you give of yourself through a rigorous clinical schedule, but experts.... Read More

AdventHealth Nicholson Center Testing Next-Generation Universal Robotic System

Nov 14, 2019 at 12:57 pm by pj

New Versius® Surgical Robot from CMR Surgical allows more dexterity and control   ORLANDO--The AdventHealth Nicholson Center has been participating in early trials.... Read More

New Research Intensifies AMA’s Call for Improved EHR Usability

Nov 14, 2019 at 12:28 pm by pj

Correlation Found Between Poor EHR Usability and Physician Burnout Statement attributed to: Patrice A. Harris, M.D., M.A. President, American Medical Association “A n.... Read More

Orlando Health - Health Central Hospital Receives its Ninth 'A' Grade from the Leapfrog Group

Nov 12, 2019 at 07:04 pm by pj

With the fall 2019 release of hospital safety grades by The Leapfrog Group, Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital has earned its ninth A grade since the rating servic.... Read More

Preventing Human Error at Healthcare Organizations

Nov 12, 2019 at 06:39 pm by pj

 By TIM DUBES   Human error at healthcare organizations is often associated with physicians unintentionally harming patients. While this scenario is common and ser.... Read More

How to Have Happier Employees That Want to Stay with You

Nov 11, 2019 at 11:52 pm by pj

By DALE MCMINDES Are you like me, a small business owner trying to grow my business, always trying to evaluate ways to make business better and ensure clients are happy and c.... Read More

Community Health Centers, Inc. Names New President/CEO

Nov 09, 2019 at 06:04 pm by pj

Community Health Centers, Inc. (CHC), has announced that Debra Andree, MD will become the health system’s next President/CEO. Dr. Andree, who has served as the organizat.... Read More

Part 2: Questions to Ask When Upgrading/Building MRI or Radiology Facilities

Nov 07, 2019 at 04:04 pm by pj

By MARK BAY As promised, we will now address some specific questions for when you have found an existing Radiology Facility or an empty space in an existing building and need.... Read More