Independent Physicians

2017 Florida Legislative Session Update

Apr 14, 2017 at 09:05 am by Staff

The Orange County Medical Society is extremely active in the ongoing 2017 Florida Legislative Session addressing issues of importance for our members. We are proud to relea.... Read More
Independent Physicians

Harnessing the Enthusiasm of Emerging Leaders

Apr 13, 2017 at 05:37 pm by Staff

Fraser Cobbe Orange County Medical Society Seminole County Medical Society When you consider the speed of change and advance of technology it is probably more important t.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Repeal, Replace ... Revise: Your Guide To How A Trump Proposal Might Change ACA Insurance

Apr 13, 2017 at 05:21 pm by Staff

Julie Appleby Kaiser Health News Repeal and replace is on-again, off-again, but that doesn't mean the rules affecting your insurance will remain unchanged. The Trump admini.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Florida Hospital Opens Newest Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Location

Apr 13, 2017 at 05:08 pm by Staff

Florida Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of its newest Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation location in south Orlando. Located at 2519 S. Orange Ave., Florida Hospit.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

CMS Issues Final Rule to Improve Choice and Stability in 2018 Health Insurance Market

Apr 13, 2017 at 04:17 pm by Staff

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today issued the final Market Stabilization rule, to help lower premiums and stabilize individual and small group mark.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

As Some Holdout States Revisit Medicaid Expansion, New Data Show It Pays Off

Apr 12, 2017 at 05:14 pm by Staff

Shefali Luthra Kaiser Health News Although the GOP-controlled Congress is pledging its continued interest -- despite stalls and snags -- to dismantle Obamacare, some "red s.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Apr 11, 2017 at 05:03 pm by Staff

Leesburg Regional Medical Center (LRMC) announced today that it is one of the first hospitals in Florida, and the first in Central Florida, to offer the world's smallest pacem.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Leesburg Regional Medical Center Offering the World's Smallest Pacemaker

Apr 11, 2017 at 05:03 pm by Staff

Leesburg Regional Medical Center (LRMC) announced today that it is one of the first hospitals in Florida, and the first in Central Florida, to offer the world's smallest pacem.... Read More
Business/Technology

Podcast Premieres Devoted Entirely to Florida Insurance Issues

Apr 10, 2017 at 05:43 pm by Staff

The Florida Insurance Roundup, a podcast on the people, issues, and regulations shaping Florida's insurance market was recently launched by Lisa Miller and Associates, a Talla.... Read More
Clinical

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Opens at Florida Hospital Celebration

Apr 10, 2017 at 05:36 pm by Staff

Florida Hospital Celebration Health is offering an important new service that will allow its tiniest and most vulnerable patients to get care closer to home. The hospital.... Read More
Business/Technology

INVEST with the End in Mind - We're Not in The 90's Anymore

Apr 10, 2017 at 02:06 pm by Staff

Your financial needs are NOT unique. Anyone who says otherwise is selling something. The circumstances may be different, but the goals are always the same. People genera.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

While Washington Fiddles, Calif. Leaders Forge Ideas For Universal Health Care

Apr 08, 2017 at 01:37 am by Staff

Pauline Bartolone Kaiser Health News As the nation's Republican leaders huddle to reconsider their plans to "repeal and replace" the nation's health law, advocates for univ.... Read More
Independent Physicians

Does Proposed Opioid Prescribing Legislation Go Too Far?

Apr 06, 2017 at 07:28 pm by Staff

Fraser Cobbe Orange County Medical Society Seminole County Medical Society In recent years, physician organizations, community treatment centers, elected officials, law en.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Florida Hospital's Daryl Tol joins LIFT Board

Apr 06, 2017 at 12:06 pm by Staff

LIFT Orlando is pleased to announce that Daryl Tol, president and CEO of Florida Hospital and the Central Florida region of Adventist Health System, is joining its board of di.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

GOP Has No Choice But To Keep Pushing Health Care Rock Up The Hill

Apr 06, 2017 at 11:56 am by Staff

Julie Rovner Kaiser Health News   This week's effort to resurrect the GOP bill to overhaul the Affordable Care Act has apparently met the same end as the first try in.... Read More
Clinical

Cornerstone Hospice's Model to be Presented as Best Practice at Upcoming National Forum

Apr 06, 2017 at 11:19 am by Staff

When a patient is on home hospice care, the family relies on a skilled team of case managers, medical personnel, and social workers to guide them through their loved one's fin.... Read More
Business/Technology

Closing Gaps in Your Revenue Cycle

Apr 05, 2017 at 08:08 pm by Staff

Charge capture should be one of the easier aspects of managing your practice's revenue. Right? A provider submits a charge for services rendered, and the charge is captured a.... Read More
Feature Profiles

A Look at the Careers Behind Public Health in Florida

Apr 05, 2017 at 08:00 pm by Staff

Prepare for the worst. Hope for the best. The old adage rings true for the Bureau of Preparedness and Response (BPR) at the Florida Department of Health. Even before disaster.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Where There's Willingness, There's A Way For Congress And Trump To Fix Health Law

Apr 05, 2017 at 05:19 pm by Staff

Julie Rovner Kaiser Health News Now that the GOP effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act is in limbo, is there a way to make it work better? Democrats and Repu.... Read More
Clinical

Many Doctors Say Opioids Are Not The Answer for Pain

Apr 05, 2017 at 05:13 pm by Staff

Emily Bazar Kaiser Health News Those of you who have experienced pain, especially gnawing, chronic pain, know that it affects your happiness, outlook and ability to function.... Read More