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Betting on ‘Golden Age’ of Colonoscopies, Private Equity Invests in Gastro Docs

May 27, 2022 at 10:44 pm by pj

By Emily Pisacreta and Emmarie Huetteman, Kaiser Heaalth News Mariel needed a new gastroenterologist. Having just moved back to San Antonio, the 30-something.... Read More
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Novavax Missed Its Global Moonshot but Is Angling to Win Over mRNA Defectors

May 27, 2022 at 09:27 pm by pj

By Arthur Allen and Sarah Jane Tribble, Kaiser Health News  Novavax hitched its wagon to the global coronavirus pandemic. Before most Americans truly gras.... Read More
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Dealing with Surprise Bills

May 27, 2022 at 02:15 pm by pj

By ANGIE FEDDERSON, MBA, CPC A common healthcare frustration is getting the medical bill with surprising costs after receiving the care, procedure, or treatment. Out of fear.... Read More
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Three Orlando Health Hospitals named Best Places to Work in Healthcare in 2022

May 26, 2022 at 09:23 am by pj

Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital, Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital, and Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital recognized by Modern Healthcare Three Orlando Health hospi.... Read More
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Too Much Fat in the Liver Is the Leading Cause of Liver Disease in Adults and Children

May 25, 2022 at 04:56 pm by pj

  By Joseph Webster, MD, MBA, FACP   “The ills that have plagued civilized man are as much a part of civilization as are their prevention and cure”&he.... Read More
Clinical

When Depression Doesn’t Look Typical – Identifying the Signs

May 25, 2022 at 04:48 pm by pj

By APRIL BOYKIN, LCSW Many times, patients self-identify as “depressed” which triggers clinicians to probe deeper in making a proper diagnosis. But often patients.... Read More
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‘Almost Like Malpractice’: To Shed Bias, Doctors Get Schooled to Look Beyond Obesity

May 25, 2022 at 02:47 pm by pj

By Lauren Sausser, Kaiser Health News When Melissa Boughton complained to her OB-GYN about dull pelvic pain, the doctor responded by asking about her diet and exercise h.... Read More
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The New MADD Movement: Parents Rise Up Against Drug Deaths

May 25, 2022 at 02:43 pm by pj

By Rachel Scheier, Kaiser Health News Life as he knew it ended for Matt Capelouto two days before Christmas in 2019, when he found his 20-year-old daughter, Alexan.... Read More
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The Private Sector Steps In to Protect Online Health Privacy, but Critics Say It Can’t Be Trusted

May 25, 2022 at 02:39 pm by pj

By Darius Tahir, Kaiser Health News Most people have at least a vague sense that someone somewhere is doing mischief with the data footprints created by their online act.... Read More
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Baby Formula Shortage: What Parents Need to Know

May 25, 2022 at 01:35 pm by pj

This webinar is now posted online. To watch the webinar: Baby Formula Shortage: What Parents Need to Know - YouTube (part of a series of virtual events by Nemours Ch.... Read More
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HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital Announces $9.9 Million Expansion to Increase Critical Care Capacity in Osceola and Polk Counties  

May 24, 2022 at 04:40 pm by pj

  Kissimmee - In response to the growing healthcare needs of Osceola and Polk counties, HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital, an affiliate of HCA Florida Healthcare, anno.... Read More
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Health Insurance Industry Continues to Falter on Prior Authorization Reform

May 24, 2022 at 04:32 pm by pj

Survey shows reform goals are unfulfilled after nearly four years despite heavy toll on patients CHICAGO - Despite mounting evidence that insurer-imposed authorizations for d.... Read More
Clinical

Misconceptions About Hospice Care: It’s About Quality Of Life, Not Imminent Death

May 24, 2022 at 04:28 pm by pj

  Between 1.3 million and 1.7 million patients in the U.S. were cared for annually through hospice services from 2009-2020. But many people continue to have&nb.... Read More
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AdventHealth ‘Tops Out’ Palm Coast Parkway Hospital

May 24, 2022 at 03:42 pm by pj

  The 4-story, 100-bed hospital is slated to open in spring 2023.     PALM COAST — AdventHealth Palm Coast Parkway has taken a significant st.... Read More
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Taking Flight: Life-saving Whole Blood Now Aboard First Flight

May 22, 2022 at 06:00 pm by pj

Carrying whole Type-O blood on board air ambulances is rare in Florida – but makes all the difference for the most vulnerable trauma patients. If the sight (or even men.... Read More
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Parrish Healthcare Implements Innovative Program to Provide Healing to those Suffering from Addiction

May 22, 2022 at 05:28 pm by pj

TITUSVILLE – When someone is traveling a dark and dangerous road, an experienced guide can make the difference between tragedy - or arriving safely. For people on the e.... Read More
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AMA Announces CPT Update for Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate

May 22, 2022 at 05:22 pm by pj

Provisional codes assigned to Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for young childrenThe American Medical Association (AMA) has announced an editorial update to Current Procedural Te.... Read More
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UF Researchers Test Novel Combination of Stimulation, Rehab for Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury

May 22, 2022 at 04:59 pm by pj

By Michelle Jaffee University of Florida and Brooks Rehabilitation researchers have found that applying a non-invasive form of electrical stimulation to the lower spine durin.... Read More
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SafeSource Hires Two Manufacturing and Warehousing Professionals to Manage its State-of-the-art Nitril Glove Plant

May 22, 2022 at 04:47 pm by pj

  SafeSource Direct, Inc. has hired two professionals with experience in manufacturing and warehousing to manage its state-of-the-art nitril glove manufacturing plant..... Read More
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“Dance, Dream & Inspire” Competition Raises More Than $200,000 to Help Local Children At Risk of Abuse, Neglect

May 22, 2022 at 03:43 pm by pj

  Sarah Hohman Wins Ninth Annual Dance Competition; Chassity Vega Wins “Most Popular” Fundraising Award   Sarah Hohman and her partner, Romn.... Read More