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HHS Takes Actions to Promote Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes

Apr 11, 2022 at 06:42 pm by pj

CMS Proposed Rule Seeks Feedback on Staffing Standards and Health Equity The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its fiscal year (FY) 2023 Skilled Nursi.... Read More
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Lakeview Surgery Center Opens in Dr. Phillips

Apr 11, 2022 at 06:11 pm by pj

  The outpatient facility offers general gastroenterology procedures.   As part of its commitment to offer patients access to high-quality healthcare closer to ho.... Read More
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American Nurses Association Reveals Top Federal Legislative Priorities

Apr 10, 2022 at 06:13 pm by pj

By LYNNE JETER   Health System Transformation Eclipses Other Issues  The American Nurses Association (ANA) recently unveiled its leading federal legislative prior.... Read More
Business/Technology

EOCC: Helping New Business Build a Strong Foundation

Apr 10, 2022 at 05:45 pm by pj

Dorothy Hardee, Chamber Administrator    “A small business is an amazing way to serve and leave an impact on the world you live in”…. Nicole Sno.... Read More
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Meningococcal Disease Outbreak, CDC Recommendations in Florida

Apr 07, 2022 at 10:00 pm by pj

Get Vaccinated In response to an ongoing outbreak of meningococcal disease in Florida, CDC is encouraging gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men to: Ge.... Read More
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Apr 07, 2022 at 09:42 pm by Katy

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Telephone Communication for Healthcare Providers: Safety Strategies

Apr 07, 2022 at 07:01 pm by pj

By NICOLE FRANKLIN   When casually or carelessly conducted, telephone communications can lead to diagnostic errors and misunderstandings that may culminate in professio.... Read More
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CMS Finalizes Medicare Coverage Policy for Monoclonal Antibodies Directed Against Amyloid for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease

Apr 07, 2022 at 05:07 pm by pj

  Decision Follows Robust Stakeholder Input and Creates Pathway for Enhanced Access and Coverage of Drugs that Receive Traditional FDA Approval Today, the Centers for M.... Read More
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CMS Returning to Certain Pre-COVID-19 Policies in Long-term Care and Other Facilities

Apr 07, 2022 at 05:04 pm by pj

 Actions continue to protect the health and safety of nursing home residents The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is taking steps to continue to protec.... Read More
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UF Researchers Help Develop Highly Accurate, 30-Second Coronavirus Test

Apr 07, 2022 at 05:00 pm by pj

By Bill Levesque GAINESVILLE, Fla. — With any highly infectious disease, time can be a killer. It is crucial to get a test result for a pathogen quickly, lest someone.... Read More
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Orlando Health's Neil A. Mangus, MHA, FACHE, Elected to American College of Healthcare Executives Council of Regents

Apr 07, 2022 at 04:55 pm by pj

Neil A. Mangus, MHA, FACHE, Senior Director, Business Development, Orlando Health in Orange County, FL, has been appointed to the Council of Regents, the legislative body.... Read More
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HCA Florida Healthcare Shows Up for Floridians by Offering New Statewide Nurse Consultation Line

Apr 07, 2022 at 04:48 pm by pj

Consult-A-Nurse® line provides free expert advice and support toFloridians where and when they need it   HCA Florida Healthcare announces a new, statewide Cons.... Read More
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VyStar Credit Union Launches Everyday Heroes Mortgage Program for Professionals

Apr 07, 2022 at 04:41 pm by pj

  Jacksonville , Florida — VyStar Credit Union announced today the launch of its Everyday Heroes Mortgage Program, which provides a wide variety of benef.... Read More
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Sage Infusion Opens Specialty Infusion Center in Orlando

Apr 06, 2022 at 03:17 pm by pj

Sage Infusion, a Florida-based infusion and injection therapy provider, is opening its fourth location in Orlando this spring. Located in downtown Orlando next to Arnold Palme.... Read More
Business/Technology

How Is Secure Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) Reshaping the Way Healthcare Organizations Operate?

Apr 06, 2022 at 11:15 am by pj

By Christian Boucher No industry was thrown into the chaos of the pandemic more than healthcare. Frontline medical staff had worked under tenuous conditions and caregiv.... Read More
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The End of the Covid Emergency Could Mean a Huge Loss of Health Insurance

Apr 06, 2022 at 09:25 am by pj

By Elisabeth Rosenthal, Kaiser Health News If there has been a silver lining to this terrible covid-19 pandemic, it is that the rate of Americans without health insuranc.... Read More
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Orlando Health Announces Plans to Establish New Freestanding Rehabilitation Institute

Apr 06, 2022 at 08:05 am by pj

  Institute a major part of strategic expansion in rehabilitation services   Ocoee – To best meet the current demand and anticipated need for rehabilitative.... Read More
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What is Third Space Endoscopy?

Apr 06, 2022 at 12:13 am by pj

By Matthew Gomez (Editor's note: Continuing series on the Interventional Endoscopy program at AdventHealth)   Q&A with Dr. Dennis Yang, director of Third.... Read More
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Walmart Health Expands to Florida with Five New Health Centers

Apr 05, 2022 at 11:45 pm by pj

Walmart Health brings accessible, convenient care to Central Floridia    Florida families can now experience convenient access to health care with the opening of f.... Read More
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Why Nurses Are Raging and Quitting After the RaDonda Vaught Verdict

Apr 05, 2022 at 11:30 pm by pj

By Brett Kelman and Hannah Norman, Kaiser Health News  Emma Moore felt cornered. At a community health clinic in Portland, Oregon, the 29-year-old nurse.... Read More