Clinical

Deadly Superbug Linked To Four Deaths In The U.S.

Nov 07, 2016 at 11:46 pm by Staff

Liz Szabo Kaiser Health News A deadly new drug-resistant fungus has been linked to the deaths of four hospital patients in the U.S., according to a report released Friday from.... Read More
Clinical

Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome: Diagnosis, Management and Treatment

Nov 06, 2016 at 05:36 pm by Staff

By SRINIVAS SEELA, MD Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS) is a digestive condition that occurs when the duodenum is compressed between two arteries (the aorta and the s.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

FDA's Drug Approval Team Copes With 700 Unfilled Jobs As Industry Lures Staff

Nov 03, 2016 at 08:33 pm by Staff

Sydney Lupkin and Sarah Jane Tribble Kaiser Health News The Food and Drug Administration has more than 700 job vacancies in its division that approves new drugs, and top offic.... Read More
Digital Editions

November 2016 Digital Edition

Nov 01, 2016 at 11:14 am by Staff

Orlando Regulatory

Medicare Bars New 'Seamless Conversion' Efforts For Some Seniors

Oct 30, 2016 at 09:27 pm by Staff

Susan Jaffe Kaiser Health News The federal government is temporarily blocking more health insurance companies from automatically moving customers who become eligible for Medic.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

FDA Faults 12 Hospitals For Failing To Disclose Injuries, Deaths Linked To Medical Devices

Oct 30, 2016 at 09:21 pm by Staff

Chad Terhune Kaiser Health News Federal regulators said 12 U.S. hospitals, including well-known medical centers in Los Angeles, Boston and New York, failed to promptly report.... Read More
Business/Technology

Study Offers Young Doctors Strategies To Deal With Discrimination

Oct 27, 2016 at 10:43 pm by Staff

Carmen Heredia Rodriguez Kaiser Health News In July 2013, a man arrived in the emergency room of a California hospital seeking treatment for his child. But when the intern on.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Clinton Took More Conciliatory Tone with Health Care Industry In Paid Speeches

Oct 27, 2016 at 10:31 pm by Staff

Emily Kopp Kaiser Health News On the campaign trail, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has sharply criticized the health care industry, accusing pharmaceutical.... Read More
Business/Technology

Sponsored: Rent or Own? - That is the Question

Oct 27, 2016 at 09:01 pm by Staff

By Brian Peck, President Nona Mortgage, LLC There are some industries and businesses that have a built in sustainability that will ensure that the services of competent profe.... Read More
Business/Technology

Rich History Spurs CAPI's Strong Development

Oct 25, 2016 at 10:49 pm by Staff

It's an astonishing fact: physicians of Indian heritage care for approximately one of seven patients in the U.S. And their collective impact continues to rise. Since its foun.... Read More
Events

Commentary: The Oldest Person

Oct 25, 2016 at 10:32 pm by Staff

Raul Zimmerman, MD This past May 13th, I read the death notice of Susannah Mushatt Jones. Ms. Jones was the oldest person in the world (not just the oldest person in the U.S.).... Read More
Business/Technology

Feds Find Doctor Listings Often Wrong In Medicare Advantage Directories

Oct 24, 2016 at 09:51 pm by Staff

Phil Galewitz Kaiser Health News Provider directories for private Medicare Advantage plans are riddled with errors, according to the government's first in-depth review. The re.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Report: States Increase Cost Controls To Manage Medicaid Growth

Oct 20, 2016 at 08:30 pm by Staff

Phil Galewitz Kaiser Health News With a record 73 million people enrolled in Medicaid, most states next year will tighten controls on spending to battle swelling budgets in th.... Read More
Clinical

Researchers Unlock Mystery Of How Zika Spreads In Human Cells

Oct 20, 2016 at 08:15 pm by Staff

Rachel Bluth Kaiser Health News Researchers have discovered a piece in the puzzle of how the Zika virus spreads in human cells and neutralizes the body's defenses. A study by.... Read More
Clinical

Play, Autism, and The PLAY Project

Oct 20, 2016 at 08:01 pm by Staff

By Rick Solomon, MD Just today in the New York Times there was an opinion piece by Paul Tough entitled To Help Children, Coach Their Parents about research on young children.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Scarcity Of Mental Health Care Means Patients -- Especially Kids -- Land In ER

Oct 20, 2016 at 07:06 pm by Staff

Shefali Luthra Kaiser Health News On any given day, pediatrician Lindsay Irvin estimates a quarter of her patients need psychiatric help. She sees teens who say they are suici.... Read More
Business/Technology

8 Common Myths and Truths about Mortgage Lending for Medical Professionals

Oct 20, 2016 at 07:01 pm by Staff

By Brian Peck Mortgage lending is a complicated world. There are 1000's of pages of laws and rules for every part of the loan process. There are unique jargon and acronyms t.... Read More
Clinical

Are Blues' Plans Benefitting Unfairly From Program To Offset Cost Of Sicker Patients?

Oct 18, 2016 at 10:40 pm by Staff

Chad Terhune Kaiser Health News Some health insurers say they're paying too much to rival Blue Cross Blue Shield plans under a key pillar of the federal health law designed to.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Deadline for MACRA Approaching

Oct 12, 2016 at 10:28 am by Staff

Last month, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt announced some flexibility as providers prepare to transition to payment reform under.... Read More
Clinical

The Importance of Preparation for Organized Wound Care

Oct 12, 2016 at 10:25 am by Staff

By DOT WEIR, RN, CWON, CWS The specialty of wound management is one that the average lay person is not going to know even exists. Beginning as a young child, we expect that.... Read More