North Central Florida Local News

Trump Plan May Set Clock Ticking on Many Health Rules

Dec 15, 2020 at 03:49 pm by pj

  By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News  The Trump administration wants to require the Department of Health and Human Services to review most of its regulation.... Read More

Is It Time to Scare People About COVID?

Dec 15, 2020 at 11:51 am by pj

  Commentary By Elisabeth Rosenthal I still remember exactly where I was sitting decades ago, during the short film shown in class: For a few painful minutes, we w.... Read More

Orlando VA Begins COVID-19 Vaccinations

Dec 15, 2020 at 11:13 am by pj

  The Orlando VA Medical Center began administering COVID-19 vaccinations to Veterans residing in the long-term care Community Living Center Monday and will be.... Read More

New Partnership Allows Students to Earn Credits for BSN, MSN Concurrently

Dec 14, 2020 at 04:27 pm by pj

The partnership makes Seminole State among the first state or community colleges in the nation to offer a concurrent BSN/MSN program with a university. SANFORD – Thanks.... Read More

Multifunction Cardiography: Advanced Technology

Dec 11, 2020 at 09:00 pm by pj

By RAFFI B. SHEN, NORBERT RAINFORD, MD, AND JOSEPH T. SHEN, MD       Coronary artery heart disease (CAD) is a leading, major cause of death and disability in.... Read More

CMS Proposes New Rules to Address Prior Authorization and Reduce Burden on Patients and Providers

Dec 10, 2020 at 04:53 pm by pj

  Improving patient and provider access to medical records and reforming prior authorization processes critical in a public health emergency The Centers for Medicare &a.... Read More

How Depression and Isolation are Leading to Exploitation of Children

Dec 10, 2020 at 10:26 am by pj

The pandemic’s emotional toll By JAN EDWARDS   Given the current environment, many children are at home 24/7, missing their friends, playing sports, ex.... Read More

Steps for Starting a New Nursing Career 

Dec 09, 2020 at 12:13 am by pj

By JULIA MERRILL    Being a nurse is one of the most rewarding jobs out there. Nurses enjoy substantial benefits and great job security, and there are plenty of di.... Read More

The Taxability and Timing of PPP Loan Forgiveness 

Dec 08, 2020 at 05:45 pm by pj

  By AMY GOODMAN, CPA     Can you imagine a year with more ups, downs, twists and turns than this year?  Navigating the everchanging terms of the Payche.... Read More

Kissimmee VA Clinic Moves to New Facility

Dec 08, 2020 at 05:30 pm by pj

The Kissimmee Community-Based Outpatient Clinic is opening its new clinic on Dec. 14 located at 701 Union Street, Kissimmee Fl 34741. The new clinic is located 1.2 miles from.... Read More

Report Reveals Lung Cancer Health Disparities in Florida

Dec 08, 2020 at 05:26 pm by pj

The American Lung Association has released its 3rd annual State of Lung Cancer report, which examines the toll of lung cancer in Florida, and outlines steps the state can take.... Read More

Ocala Health Celebrates Completion of Additional Cardiovascular and Surgery Expansion Projects

Dec 08, 2020 at 05:19 pm by pj

    Ocala Regional Medical Center celebrates addition of 36-bed cardiovascular unit and West Marion Community Hospital celebrates addition of cardiovascular recove.... Read More

UCF Lake Nona Medical Center Announces 2021 Board of Trustees

Dec 08, 2020 at 05:13 pm by Melissa

UCF Lake Nona Medical Center, a new hospital scheduled to open in March 2021 in Central Florida, recently introduced its 2021 Board of Trustees. The hospital is a partnership.... Read More

In Becerra, an HHS Nominee With Political Skill But No Front-Line Health Experience

Dec 08, 2020 at 04:55 pm by pj

  By Rachana Pradhan and Angela Hart and Julie Rovner and Jenny Gold   Xavier Becerra, President-elect Joe Biden’s choice.... Read More

Tracking COVID’s Spread Inside a Tight-Knit Latino Community

Dec 08, 2020 at 04:51 pm by pj

  By Markian Hawryluk, Kaiser Health News Early in the pandemic, Ximena Rebolledo León, a registered nurse at Telluride Regional Medical Center in southwest.... Read More

A Child’s Death in the Heartland Changes Community Views About COVID

Dec 08, 2020 at 04:47 pm by pj

By Sara Shipley Hiles, Kaiser Health News WASHINGTON, Mo. — In August, local officials in this small city an hour west of St. Louis voted against requiring residen.... Read More

Demand for COVID Vaccines Expected to Get Heated

Dec 08, 2020 at 04:38 pm by pj

  By JoNel Aleccia, Kaiser Health News  Americans have made no secret of their skepticism of COVID-19 vaccines this year, with fears of political interference.... Read More

Protecting Patient Privacy and Staying HIPAA Compliant: a Word for Counselors

Dec 08, 2020 at 10:50 am by pj

By ANN BIERMAN  With many changes occurring during the COVID-19 pandemic, MedUSA has two recommendations that should be reviewed and implemented in order to conform with.... Read More

As Hospitals Fill With COVID Patients, Medical Reinforcements Are Hard to Find

Dec 05, 2020 at 06:07 pm by pj

    By Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio and Carrie Feibel, Kaiser Health News Hospitals in much of the country are trying to cope with unpreced.... Read More

Informed Consent: Substance and Signature

Dec 05, 2020 at 01:03 am by pj

  By Robert Morton, CPHRM, CPPS, Assist. Vice President, Patient Safety and Risk Management, The Doctor's Company   For decades, consent documents have helped pro.... Read More