Orlando Regulatory

CMS Announces Initiatives to Strengthen Medicaid Integrity

Jul 01, 2018 at 01:30 pm by Staff

. Agency actions will help ensure the sustainability of vital safety net program for all beneficiaries The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new and.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Osceola Regional Medical Center Performs its 100th TAVR Procedure

Jun 30, 2018 at 11:16 pm by Staff

. Osceola Regional Medical Center recently performed its 100th TAVR cardiac life-saving procedure on an 84-year old hurricane survivor from Puerto Rico. The procedure, trans.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

CMS Advances Demonstration to Waive MIPS Requirements for Clinicians in Certain Plans

Jun 30, 2018 at 01:28 am by Staff

. Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is advancing the Medicare Advantage Qualifying Payment Arrangement Incentive (MAQI) Demonstration, which, when.... Read More
Business/Technology

Orlando Foot and Ankle Clinic Opens in Volusia County

Jun 29, 2018 at 02:08 pm by Staff

. Orlando Foot & Ankle Clinic is happy to announce the joining of Dr. Joseph F. Thomas and Dr. Zachary A. Cavins to our practice. Dr. Thomas has a well established reputat.... Read More
Clinical

Geriatric Assessments Could Fine-Tune Cancer Care For Older Adults

Jun 29, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Staff

.   Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News In a move to improve cancer care for older adults, the American Society of Clinical Oncology is recommending that all patients ag.... Read More
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WOMENS HEALTH Podcast: Breast Cancer (Breast Seed)

Jun 28, 2018 at 10:05 pm by Staff

Business/Technology

Gawande's Goal Is Providing The 'Right' Health Care In New Venture By 3 Firms

Jun 28, 2018 at 09:15 pm by Staff

. Julie Rovner, Kaiser Health News Dr. Atul Gawande, the famed surgeon-writer-researcher chosen to lead a joint health venture by three prominent employers to bring down hea.... Read More
Clinical

Fearing Deportation, Immigrant Parents Are Opting Out Of Health Benefits For Kids

Jun 28, 2018 at 09:05 pm by Staff

.   Ashley Lopez, KUT, Kaiser Health News The fear of family separation is nothing new for many immigrants already living in the U.S. In fact, that fear, heightened in.... Read More
Independent Physicians

Physicians and Patients be Aware: Controlled Substance Legislation Takes Effect July 1

Jun 27, 2018 at 10:48 am by Staff

. Fraser Cobbe Orange County Medical Society Seminole County Medical Society The OCMS and SCMA leadership wants to make sure that all of our members and your patients are.... Read More
Clinical

Advanced Cardiac Unit Offering 'last chance at life' Expands at Florida Hospital

Jun 25, 2018 at 02:16 pm by Staff

.   Up to 1,000 more people with advanced heart and lung problems can be treated each year because of the expansion. .     Chris Rodriguez was working as.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Shepherd's Hope Receives Grant from Direct Relief and the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics

Jun 24, 2018 at 05:53 pm by Staff

. Central Florida's own Shepherd's Hope was among 20 recipients to be awarded a grant from Direct Relief and the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAF.... Read More
Business/Technology

Bainum Family Foundation Commits $12.75 Million to Help Florida Hospital Foundation, LIFT Orlando

Jun 24, 2018 at 05:04 pm by Staff

. Revitalization efforts in Orlando's West Lakes area will receive a major boost from a new partnership between the Florida Hospital Foundation and the Bethesda-based Bainum F.... Read More
Clinical

Post Traumatic Stress in Older Adults

Jun 24, 2018 at 04:58 pm by Staff

. Although many seniors enjoy well-being and satisfaction in later years, some experience psychiatric and mental health difficulties. A topic of particular significance for o.... Read More
Grand Rounds

New FSER Near Baldwin Park

Jun 24, 2018 at 04:43 pm by Staff

Pictured left to right: Tonya Lyles, ED Director, Dr. Brian Hartfelder, ED Medical Director, Oviedo Mayor Dominic Persampiere, Teresa Nardontonia, Chief Nursing Officer, KC Do.... Read More
Clinical

Doling Out Pain Pills Post-Surgery: An Ingrown Toenail Not The Same As A Bypass

Jun 24, 2018 at 01:31 pm by Staff

  Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News What's the right painkiller prescription to send home with a patient after gallbladder surgery or a cesarean section? That question.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Healogics Agrees To Pay Up To $22.51 Million To Settle False Claims Act Liability for Improper Billing of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Jun 23, 2018 at 10:55 pm by Staff

. The Justice Department has announced that Healogics, Inc. has agreed to pay up to $22.51 million to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by knowingly cau.... Read More
Clinical

Patient Centered Care: Re-defining How Healthcare Interacts

Jun 21, 2018 at 05:59 pm by Staff

. By RANDY ROWELL As healthcare continues to transition to an integrated, interoperable system, there are a multitude of currently fragmented components throughout healthcar.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Administration Eases Way For Small Businesses To Buy Insurance In Bulk

Jun 21, 2018 at 05:17 pm by Staff

.   Jay Hancock, Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News Small employers will more easily be able to band together to buy health insurance under rules issued Tuesday by the.... Read More
Clinical

After Opioid Overdose, Only 30 Percent Get Medicine To Treat Addiction

Jun 21, 2018 at 03:31 pm by Staff

.   Martha Bebinger, WBUR, Kaiser Health News More than 115 Americans die every day of opioid overdose. Many more who overdose survive due to the antidote medication n.... Read More
Business/Technology

Orlando Health CFOs Recognized by Prominent Healthcare Publication Three Years in a Row

Jun 18, 2018 at 02:52 pm by Staff

. Two Orlando Health Chief Financial Officers were recognized as one of 150 health system CFOs to know in 2018 by prominent industry publication, Becker's Hospital Review..... Read More