Clinical

Orlando Medical News Congratulates UCF College of Medicine and it's Students' Match Day Results

Mar 16, 2018 at 07:48 pm by Staff

. The envelope please! The UCF College of Medicine once again has reason to be proud as envelopes were opened and 116 fourth-year medical students learned to which residency.... Read More
Business/Technology

Surgery Center Deaths: Who Is To Blame, If Anyone?

Mar 16, 2018 at 05:10 pm by Staff

. A recent USA Today front page article, essentially did a hatchet job on surgery centers. In the opinion of this writer, the article is misleading, misplaced and inappr.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Poinciana Medical Center Awarded Critical Care Unit of Distinction

Mar 15, 2018 at 08:26 pm by Staff

. The progressive and intensive care units at Poinciana Medical Center were recently awarded with the Critical Care Unit of Distinction, which recognizes the top performing cr.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Nemours Furthers Its Promise of Quality Pediatric Care with Physician Engagement

Mar 15, 2018 at 08:10 pm by Staff

. Nemours continues its commitment to deliver quality care to children and families with a sharp focus on physician recruitment, retention, engagement, and well-being. ..... Read More
Independent Physicians

2018 Legislative Session Delivers Mixed Bag for Physicians

Mar 15, 2018 at 08:01 pm by Staff

Fraser Cobbe Orange County Medical Society Seminole County Medical Society The dust is settling on the 2018 Florida Legislative Session which came to a close on March 4th..... Read More
Business/Technology

Aetna and Orlando Health Announce New ACO Collaboration

Mar 15, 2018 at 07:41 pm by Staff

. Aetna (NYSE: AET) and Orlando Health today announced an accountable care collaboration and the introduction of Aetna Whole Health SM - Orlando, a new commercial health care.... Read More
Clinical

Government Programs to Reduce Substance Abuse May Create Additional Financial Risks for Hospitals

Mar 15, 2018 at 07:22 pm by Staff

  By Joy Stephenson-Laws .   At least 37 states currently have laws on the books allowing for the involuntary detention and treatment of substance abusers who ha.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Puerto Rican Leaders Declare Florida Hospital Physicians 'Heros'

Mar 15, 2018 at 04:34 pm by Staff

. Referring to them as "heroes," Puerto Rican lawmakers honored a group of Florida Hospital emergency physicians for their selfless acts following Hurricane Maria. In.... Read More
Clinical

Colorectal Cancer: What is It and How to Prevent It

Mar 14, 2018 at 10:34 pm by Staff

. By LEENA KAMAT, MD   March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is a cancer that starts in the colon or rectum. Among cancers that affect.... Read More
Clinical

For Women, Timing of Reproduction is at Hand

Mar 14, 2018 at 10:12 pm by Staff

. By COREY BURKE Cryos International is the world's largest sperm bank and first free standing, independent egg bank in the U.S. and is regarded as an industry leader in the.... Read More
Business/Technology

AID Co-Authors Pro-Doc White Paper Making Rounds in DC

Mar 13, 2018 at 11:57 am by Staff

This month, AID teamed up with the Practicing Physicians of America, a grassroots coalition of physician organizations, to compose a pro-doctor white paper that has begun to.... Read More
Clinical

Nation's Medical Costs for Hip and Knee Replacements Could be Reduced, Saving Billions Every Year

Mar 13, 2018 at 11:17 am by Staff

. Elective hip and knee replacements may represent a significant source of potentially controllable healthcare spending, according to a March 13 Viewpoint article published i.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Annual Breakfast Will Raise Funds for Free Medical Care for Area's Uninsured/Underinsured

Mar 12, 2018 at 09:37 am by Staff

. The annual Call to Hope fundraising breakfast hosted by Shepherd's Hope's is scheduled for Thursday, April 12 beginning at 8:30 AM at the Rosen Centre Hotel on Intern.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

A Health Plan 'Down Payment' Is One Way States Try Retooling Individual Mandate

Mar 10, 2018 at 07:26 pm by Staff

  Rachel Bluth, Kaiser Health News As President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans tirelessly try to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, a number of states are s.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Two State Bills About to Become Law Will Benefit Independent Docs

Mar 09, 2018 at 08:54 pm by Staff

This week, Washington and Florida state legislatures each passed bills that bode well for independent doctors. Progress in the fight against MOC: In Washington State, the.... Read More
Business/Technology

Jury Enters $2.85 Million Verdict in Whistleblower Trial Against Florida Hospital

Mar 09, 2018 at 07:54 pm by Staff

Following a two week trial in Orange County, Florida, a jury entered its verdict on February 23, 2018, against Florida Hospital for retaliating against one of its heart an.... Read More
Digital Editions

March 2018 Digital Edition

Mar 08, 2018 at 04:02 pm by Staff

Business/Technology

Ready Player One?...Florida's First Health & Medical Game Jam

Mar 08, 2018 at 12:32 pm by Staff

By NINA TALLEY, MedSpeaks When you think of video games, you don't necessarily think of health and wellness. Sure the WiiFit had its time in the sun, but much like all those X.... Read More
Clinical

Florida Hospital Needs Volunteers and Their Dogs for Pet Therapy Program

Mar 08, 2018 at 11:37 am by Staff

Man's best friend can also be man's best medicine. The wagging tails, sloppy kisses and paw shakes from a dog can bring much more than laughter to hospitalized patients -.... Read More
Business/Technology

Accessing Patient Care in an Independent Delivery System

Mar 08, 2018 at 02:21 am by Staff

. By LARRY JONES The Integrated Independent Physicians Network was formed in 2015 to align independent physician practices in a unified network to provide a vehicle for so.... Read More