Orlando Regulatory

Pfizer Settles Kickback Case Related To Copay Assistance For $24M

May 24, 2018 at 09:27 pm by Staff

. Sydney Lupkin, Kaiser Health News Pfizer will pay the government nearly $24 million as part of a settlement to resolve allegations that it funneled money through a founda.... Read More
Independent Physicians

Join Today's OCMS/SCMS HB 21 Seminar

May 24, 2018 at 08:51 pm by Staff

. Join the Orange and Seminole County Medical Society leadership as we discuss the implications and implementation of House Bill 21 - Controlled Substances. With the Legislat.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Central Florida MGMA Holds 5-Ring Vendor Circus

May 24, 2018 at 08:37 pm by Staff

CFMGMA had an amazing, fun-filled event this past week as they enjoyed a 5-ring circus with acts from 15 of their affiliate members. "This event made us all step out of our.... Read More
Independent Physicians

SCMS Awards Two Scholarships

May 24, 2018 at 09:38 am by Staff

The Seminole County Medical Society President, Fernando Alvarado, MD, and our Scholarship Chair, Udita Jahagirdar, MD, have awarded scholarships to two deserving students for.... Read More
Clinical

CDC Alert on Synthetic Cannabinoids

May 23, 2018 at 04:12 pm by Staff

Healthcare Providers, Laboratories and Medical Examiners: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an alert regarding potential lifethreatening vitamin.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Health and Agriculture Officials Urge Mosquito-Borne Illness Awareness

May 23, 2018 at 03:49 pm by Staff

. The Florida Department of Health is advising residents of an increase in mosquito-borne disease activity in several counties across the state. Although no human cases have.... Read More
Clinical

Orlando, Pittsburgh Physicians Save Teen's Life with Central Florida's First Pediatric Liver Transplant

May 23, 2018 at 12:48 pm by Staff

  .     A team of surgeons from Florida Hospital and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC performed Central Florida's first pediatric liver transplant,.... Read More
Clinical

Are Patients and Their Primary Care Docs Ready to Talk About DNA?

May 22, 2018 at 09:22 pm by Staff

  Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News If you have a genetic mutation that increases your risk for a treatable medical condition, would you want to know? For many peopl.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Florida Hospital Celebration Health Receives the Beacon Award for Excellence Silver Designation

May 22, 2018 at 09:00 pm by Staff

. The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses awarded Florida Hospital Celebration Health's Baby Place with the first Beacon Award for Excellence Silver designation f.... Read More
Clinical

DOH-Orange Adjusts Immunization Schedule

May 22, 2018 at 09:00 pm by Staff

. Immunization services offered at three Florida Department of Health in Orange County facilities will now be adhering to the following schedule: . Mondays and Tuesdays: E.... Read More
Grand Rounds

The Indian American Chamber of Commerce - Orlando Unveils Bold, New Logo

May 22, 2018 at 08:58 pm by Staff

. The Indian American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) is unveiling a bold, new logo. The logo symbolizes the chamber's ties to India and its commitment to helping entrepreneurs.... Read More
Clinical

New Cardiac Rehab Program Launched at Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center

May 22, 2018 at 08:17 pm by Staff

Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist Joseph Rozier knows first-hand how tough it can be to comeback from an injury. It is that experience that makes him that much more compassi.... Read More
Clinical

Free Dental Day Coming

May 22, 2018 at 03:21 pm by Staff

Orlando Regulatory

Vermont Legislators Pass A Drug Importation Law. So What?

May 22, 2018 at 12:39 am by Staff

  Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health News This week, Vermont passed a first-in-the-nation law that would facilitate the state's importation of prescription drugs wholesale f.... Read More
Business/Technology

Association of Independent Doctors Plea: Lend Your Voice to U.S. Transparency Bill

May 22, 2018 at 12:01 am by Staff

. Transparency in health-care pricing is one of AID's core missions. A new bipartisan bill circulating in Congress would go a long way toward that goal if passed. We are as.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Florida Hospital to Host Nurse Hiring Event on May 22

May 21, 2018 at 09:15 am by Staff

Candidates can interview at seven Florida Hospital campuses. Florida Hospital will host a nursing job fair on Tuesday, May 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Managers will conduct.... Read More
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Radiology Specialists of Florida Talk About Advances in Colorectal Cancer Diagnostics

May 20, 2018 at 10:05 pm by Staff

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Radiology Specialists of Florida Talk about Advances in Cervical Cancer Diagnostics

May 20, 2018 at 10:05 pm by Staff

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Radiology Specialists of Florida Talk About Advances in Treating Heart Attacks

May 20, 2018 at 10:05 pm by Staff

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Our Favorite Intern Celebrates Graduation!

May 20, 2018 at 09:44 pm by Staff

. Corrin Hardin, who has been interning for Orlando Medical News for a year, is celebrating her graduation from Florida State University. She earned a bachelor's in Marketin.... Read More