Business/Technology

Health Insurance Industry Continues to Falter on Prior Authorization Reform

May 24, 2022 at 04:32 pm by pj

Survey shows reform goals are unfulfilled after nearly four years despite heavy toll on patients CHICAGO - Despite mounting evidence that insurer-imposed authorizations for d.... Read More

AMA Announces CPT Update for Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate

May 22, 2022 at 05:22 pm by pj

Provisional codes assigned to Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for young childrenThe American Medical Association (AMA) has announced an editorial update to Current Procedural Te.... Read More

Why So Slow? Legislators Take on Insurers’ Delays in Approving Prescribed Treatments

May 18, 2022 at 07:38 pm by pj

By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News Andrew Bade, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes nearly two decades ago, is accustomed to all the medical gear he needs to kee.... Read More

As Red Cross Moves to Pricey Blood Treatment Method, Hospitals Call for More Choice

May 18, 2022 at 07:32 pm by pj

By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News Americans generally don’t spend much time thinking about the nation’s blood supply. That’s mainly because the col.... Read More

No Prison Time for Tennessee Nurse Convicted of Fatal Drug Error

May 14, 2022 at 11:54 pm by pj

By Brett Kelman, Kaiser Health News  RaDonda Vaught, a former Tennessee nurse convicted of two felonies for a fatal drug error, whose trial became a rally.... Read More

Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center Uses New Technology to Train Surgeons Virtually

May 11, 2022 at 07:34 pm by pj

Expert surgeons use the new telepresence technology to train and mentor surgeons from around the world in robotic-assisted surgery techniques   Orlando Health Orlando R.... Read More

EOCC: EOC Foundation Helps the Community Grow

May 11, 2022 at 07:21 pm by pj

Dorothy Hardee, Chamber Administrator    “The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose.... Read More

Travel Nurses See Swift Change of Fortunes as Covid Money Runs Dry

May 11, 2022 at 06:49 pm by pj

By Hannah Norman, Kaiser Health News  Tiffanie Jones was a few tanks of gas into her drive from Tampa, Florida, to Cheyenne, Wyoming, when she found out her travel.... Read More

Even When IVF Is Covered by Insurance, High Bills and Hassles Abound

May 04, 2022 at 10:28 am by pj

By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News  After years of trying to have a baby without success, Brenna Kaminski and her husband, Joshua Pritt, decided to try in vi.... Read More

US Rep. Gaetz’s Diagnosis of What’s Driving Insulin Costs Misses the Root Cause

Apr 27, 2022 at 09:24 am by pj

By Victoria Knight and Colleen DeGuzman, Kaiser Health News KHN and Politifact Healthcheck   “The price of insulin increases as waistlines increas.... Read More

AMA Announces CPT Update for COVID-19 Booster Candidates

Apr 27, 2022 at 07:26 am by pj

Provisional CPT codes assigned to booster candidates from Pfizer and Sanofi-GSKCHICAGO -- The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced an editorial update to Cu.... Read More

Surprise Bills and What You Can Do

Apr 23, 2022 at 04:08 pm by pj

By ANGIE FEDDERSON, MBA, CPC A common healthcare frustration is getting the medical bill with surprising costs after receiving the care, procedure, or treatment. Out of fear.... Read More

The Importance of a HIPAA Compliant MSP

Apr 23, 2022 at 03:49 pm by pj

  By CHRIS CAFFERA   The Managed Service Provider (MSP) you choose to help run your business will determine your business success level. Ultimately, your MSP&rsqu.... Read More

The Central Florida Healthcare Circle of Excellence

Apr 23, 2022 at 03:26 pm by pj

By Anthony Cowan   A brain trust of experienced healthcare business professionals addressing the full spectrum of medical and dental health services. This vet.... Read More

Do You Use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to Authenticate Outgoing Email?

Apr 23, 2022 at 03:21 pm by pj

What do SPF, DKIM, and DMARC mean, and what do they do? By JAMES GENTRY   (Second, of a Multi-Part Series)   SPF, DKIM, and DMARC are designed to help confirm t.... Read More

Heartbeat-Tracking Technology Raises Patients’ and Doctors’ Worries

Apr 20, 2022 at 07:40 pm by pj

By Darius Tahir, Kaiser Health News If someone’s heart skips a beat, tech companies want to let them know about it. Gadget firms — starting with Apple and n.... Read More

UF College of Pharmacy, American Pharmacists Association to Offer Test-and-treat Certificate Program

Apr 13, 2022 at 10:51 am by pj

By Matt Splett The University of Florida College of Pharmacy and the American Pharmacists Association, or APhA, announced a new partnership today that will allow pharmacists.... Read More

EOCC: Helping New Business Build a Strong Foundation

Apr 10, 2022 at 05:45 pm by pj

Dorothy Hardee, Chamber Administrator    “A small business is an amazing way to serve and leave an impact on the world you live in”…. Nicole Sno.... Read More

Telephone Communication for Healthcare Providers: Safety Strategies

Apr 07, 2022 at 07:01 pm by pj

By NICOLE FRANKLIN   When casually or carelessly conducted, telephone communications can lead to diagnostic errors and misunderstandings that may culminate in professio.... Read More

How Is Secure Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) Reshaping the Way Healthcare Organizations Operate?

Apr 06, 2022 at 11:15 am by pj

By Christian Boucher No industry was thrown into the chaos of the pandemic more than healthcare. Frontline medical staff had worked under tenuous conditions and caregiv.... Read More