Orlando Regulatory

Register Now MIPS Group Web Interface and CAHPS Reporting

Apr 04, 2017 at 07:22 am by Staff

Groups participating in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) track of the Quality Payment Program are not required to register, except for groups that intend to u.... Read More
Grand Rounds

The First Ponte Health Golf Tournament Registration

Apr 02, 2017 at 06:29 pm by Staff

The First Ponte Health Golf Tournament, will be taking place this October 11, at Eagle Creek (Narcoossee and Tavistock) in Lake Nona. The Tournament is in benefit of the Inter.... Read More
Business/Technology

California Doctors Again Press For More Money To Treat Poor Patients

Apr 02, 2017 at 10:58 am by Staff

Barbara Feder Ostrov Kaiser Health News California's doctors and dentists have renewed their push for more money to treat Medicaid patients now that the state has be.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

'Pre-Hospice' Saves Money By Keeping People At Home Near The End Of Life

Apr 02, 2017 at 10:44 am by Staff

Anna Gorman Kaiser Health News Gerald Chinchar isn't quite at the end of life, but the end is not far away. The 77-year-old fell twice last year, shattering his hip and femu.... Read More
Digital Editions

April 2017 Digital Edition

Apr 01, 2017 at 05:09 pm by Staff

Grand Rounds

Alfa Romeos, Maseratis and Meetings!

Mar 31, 2017 at 01:48 pm by Staff

Volusia County Medical Society members and guests gathered for their Spring General Meeting & Social at Daytona Maserati and Alfa Romeo with the Orlando Medical News, on M.... Read More
Clinical

Patient Experience 101: The Future of Healthcare

Mar 30, 2017 at 11:07 pm by Staff

  Whatever we do in the healthcare space, it is eventually meant for the greater good of patients, which is why today the aim of modern healthcare is shifting towards va.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center Announces New Freestanding ER

Mar 30, 2017 at 10:56 pm by Staff

Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center has purchased land on the northwest corner of US 192 and CR 545 for a freestanding emergency department. The ER will serve the commu.... Read More
Clinical

AMA Applauds Trump Administration's Creation of Opioids Commission

Mar 30, 2017 at 10:51 pm by Staff

The American Medical Association (AMA) said today it looks forward to working with the Trump administration's new commission to create policies intended to end the opioid epid.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Adventist Health System, Adventist Care Centers and Florida Hospital Preview New Skilled Nursing Facility

Mar 30, 2017 at 10:48 pm by Staff

Florida Hospital, Adventist Care Centers and Adventist Health System held a special preview for the Celebration community of the new Adventist Care Center skilled nursing f.... Read More
Clinical

Florida Department of Health in Orange County Addresses County Health Ratings

Mar 30, 2017 at 09:24 pm by Staff

Orlando, Fla. -- The Florida Department of Health in Orange County recognizes the value in measuring health outcomes and today acknowledged the 2017 County Health Rankings &am.... Read More
Independent Physicians

Organized Medicine Legislative Priorities Advance

Mar 30, 2017 at 06:05 pm by Staff

Fraser Cobbe Orange County Medical Society Seminole County Medical Society As we quickly close the door on the fourth week of the 2017 Florida Legislative Session, there are.... Read More
Clinical

AMA Survey: America's Physicians Overwhelmingly Satisfied with Career Choice

Mar 29, 2017 at 07:46 pm by Staff

AMA Survey: America's Physicians Overwhelmingly Satisfied with Career Choice CHICAGO - Today, the American Medical Association (AMA) announced new survey findings that explo.... Read More
Clinical

New Vaccine Recommendation Cuts Number Of HPV Shots Children Need

Mar 29, 2017 at 07:36 pm by Staff

Michelle Andrews Kaiser Health News You'd think that a vaccine that protects people against more than a half-dozen types of cancer would have people lining up to get.... Read More
Business/Technology

Justice Department Joins Lawsuit Alleging Massive Medicare Fraud By UnitedHealth

Mar 29, 2017 at 02:11 pm by Staff

    Fred Schulte Kaiser Health News The Justice Department has joined a California whistleblower's lawsuit that accuses insurance giant UnitedHealth Group of fra.... Read More
Clinical

AMA Advances Initiative to Create the Medical School of the Future

Mar 27, 2017 at 06:59 pm by Staff

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - As part of its ongoing effort to develop bold, innovative ways to improve physician training that can be implemented in other medical schools, the Americ.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

House Leaders 'Came Up Short' In Effort To Kill Obamacare

Mar 24, 2017 at 08:07 pm by Staff

Mary Agnes Carey Kaiser Health News   Despite days of intense negotiations and last-minute concessions to win over wavering GOP conservatives and moderates, House Rep.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

GOP Health Plan Aims To Curb Medicaid, Expand State Options

Mar 23, 2017 at 09:20 am by Staff

  Phil Galewitz Kaiser Health News For all its populist design, the House GOP's latest proposal to overhaul federal Medicaid funding creates financial risks for states.... Read More
Independent Physicians

Dr. Charles Chase to Lead OCMS Delegation

Mar 23, 2017 at 08:47 am by Staff

Fraser Cobbe Orange County Medical Society The Orange County Medical Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Chase, D.O. as the chair of the OCMS Delegatio.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Florida Hospital for Children Opens Level III NICU

Mar 22, 2017 at 01:13 pm by Staff

Just a few short years ago, Florida Hospital for Children's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) would care for around 60 newborns on an average day. As Central Florida's popul.... Read More