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Pfizer CEO Pushes Yearly Shots for Covid. Not So Fast, Experts Say.

Mar 23, 2022 at 08:06 pm by pj

By Arthur Allen, Kaiser Health News When Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said March 13 that all Americans would need a second booster shot, it struck many covid experts as a se.... Read More
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It Was Already Hard to Find Evusheld, a Covid Prevention Therapy. Now It’s Even Harder.

Mar 23, 2022 at 08:02 pm by pj

By Hannah Recht, Kaiser Health News As immunocompromised people across the country work to get Evusheld, a potentially lifesaving covid therapy, several hundred provider.... Read More
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Covid’s ‘Silver Lining’: Research Breakthroughs for Chronic Disease, Cancer, and the Common Flu

Mar 23, 2022 at 07:56 pm by pj

By Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News The billions of dollars invested in covid vaccines and covid-19 research so far are expected to yield medical and scientific dividends f.... Read More
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Safety Concerns are Keeping Healthcare Workers Home: Prompting Privacy & Personal Safety Can Bring Them Back

Mar 23, 2022 at 07:42 pm by pj

By Dimitri Shelest, CEO & Founder, OneRep In October 2021, the San Leandro Hospital emergency room was locked down when a visitor, upset that COVID-19 restrictions preven.... Read More
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Availity and Vim Announce Innovative New Initiative, Extending Payer-Provider Engagement from Platform to the Point of Care

Mar 23, 2022 at 07:07 pm by pj

Initial efforts to focus on helping providers effortlessly address care gaps by surfacing actionable payer insights at the point of care.   Jacksonville - Ava.... Read More
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VA to Award Millions in Grants to Improve Transitional Housing Facilities

Mar 23, 2022 at 07:05 pm by pj

  The Department of Veterans Affairs is awarding 36 capital grants totaling approximately $64.7 million to community organizations under VA’s Grant and Per Di.... Read More
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AMA Survey Shows Widespread Enthusiasm for Telehealth; Urges Congress to Take Note of Barriers to Care

Mar 23, 2022 at 06:58 pm by pj

An American Medical Association (AMA) survey released today shows physicians have enthusiastically embraced telehealth and expect to use it even more in the future..... Read More
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Nicklaus Children’s Health System Appoints New Chairs to Three Organizational Boards

Mar 23, 2022 at 03:32 pm by pj

Three boards of directors that provide operational oversight to Nicklaus Children’s Health System and its affiliates have newly appointed chairpersons effective this yea.... Read More
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Patient story, Jacqulyn Kemper: ‘They call me a medical miracle’

Mar 22, 2022 at 10:34 pm by pj

By Matthew Gomez (Editor's note: Part of a continuing series on the Interventional Endoscopy program at AdventHealth) She’s not supposed to be alive. Diagnosed with St.... Read More
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Celebration's KemPharm Announces Full Data Set from Higher-Dose Serdexmethylphenidate (SDX) Phase 1 Clinical Trial

Mar 22, 2022 at 05:02 pm by pj

Upcoming anticipated development milestones for KP1077 include: IND filing as early as Q2 2022; Phase 2 trial initiation in IH patients and announce results of study to ex.... Read More
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Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Opens Colony Location

Mar 22, 2022 at 04:42 pm by pj

Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery is celebrating the grand opening of its Colony location, one of four offices serving The Villages community and surrounding.... Read More
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SynGatorTron™ to speed medical research, alleviate privacy worries

Mar 22, 2022 at 04:35 pm by pj

By Diana Tonnessen“Dr. Chatbot will see you now.” The next generation of super-smart computers, tablets and cell phones may come equipped with artificial intellig.... Read More
Business/Technology

Malpractice Litigation Strategies in a Pandemic World: Tackling Skeptical Jurors, Trial Delays, Social Inflation

Mar 21, 2022 at 08:15 pm by pj

By Marco Spadacenta Under “normal” circumstances, when a healthcare provider is sued for alleged medical malpractice, it begins an emotional journey the provider.... Read More
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AdventHealth to Host Career Expo at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

Mar 18, 2022 at 09:20 pm by pj

Hiring event will feature same-day offers, virtual reality tours, sign-on and relocation incentives up to $15,000 and more.   WHAT:   AdventHealth will h.... Read More
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Recognizing 10 Years of Excellence and Innovation at AdventHealth Center for Interventional Endoscopy

Mar 18, 2022 at 03:45 pm by pj

By Matthew Gomez (Editor's note: This article begins a series this month on the Interventional Endoscopy program at AdventHealth)   What types of ailments would lead a.... Read More
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Orlando Health Receives "Best Children's Hospital" Designation in Five Specialties

Mar 18, 2022 at 01:00 am by pj

U.S. News & World Report Releases 2022-2023 Rankings   Orlando – Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital.... Read More
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Seeking Family Medicine Physicians for Fast Track/Minor Emergency Care at Advent Health Contract Hospitals in Volusia/Flagler

Mar 17, 2022 at 05:20 pm by pj

Looking for a high quality of life with a collegial practice environment? Join Emergency Medicine Professionals (EMPros) in sunny central Florida! We are an independent democr.... Read More
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Dr. Ashish K. Jha Appointed to White House Role Leading Nation’s COVID-19 Response

Mar 17, 2022 at 10:54 am by pj

The dean of Brown’s School of Public Health, a globally recognized expert on pandemic preparedness and response, will take leave for a temporary assignment to.... Read More
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ECRI: Staffing Shortages and Clinician Mental Health are the Top Threats to Patient Safety

Mar 16, 2022 at 05:24 pm by pj

  Annual List of Patient Safety Concerns Dominated by Longstanding Stressors on Healthcare Workers Exacerbated by Pandemic    Report Issued in Conjunction wi.... Read More
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AMA Analysis Shows Three-Year Surge in Medical Liability Premium Increases

Mar 16, 2022 at 04:41 pm by pj

Identifies 12 states leading the swing to higher costs for medical liability insurance coverageFor the third consecutive year there has been an exceptional surge in the percen.... Read More