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Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute Center for Advanced Endoscopy, Research and Education Opens

Feb 07, 2022 at 05:30 pm by pj

The highly advanced center serves as the flagship destination of the Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute, one of the most comprehensive gastrointestinal programs in.... Read More
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FAU Study Offers New Model for Coordinating Pandemic Policies

Feb 07, 2022 at 04:33 pm by pj

Researchers Say Interconnected Regions or Zones Are More Effective Response BOCA RATON – In a public health crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, imposing lockdowns acr.... Read More
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Mental Health Therapists Seek Exemption from Part of Law to Ban Surprise Billing

Feb 05, 2022 at 03:43 pm by pj

By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News   Groups representing a range of mental health therapists say a new law that protects people from surprise medical bills puts.... Read More
Business/Technology

Pandemic-Fueled Shortages of Home Health Workers Strand Patients Without Necessary Care

Feb 05, 2022 at 03:37 pm by pj

By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News    Frail older adults are finding it harder than ever to get paid help amid acute staff shortages at home health agencies.... Read More
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Department of Health in Marion County to Host Free Workshop Dinner on Relationship Violence

Feb 05, 2022 at 09:47 am by pj

Ocala — Love lingers in the air during February. But unlike the candy and flowers many people exchange on Feb. 14, love is not always so sweet. Too often, especial.... Read More
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AdventHealth Ocala Leading the Way in Marion County in Minimally Invasive Heart Procedure

Feb 04, 2022 at 05:31 pm by pj

  AdventHealth Ocala surgeon Dr. Ravi Chandra leads the state of Florida in performing the leading-edge TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) procedure to remove.... Read More
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David Brownell Joins Independent Healthcare Partners

Feb 04, 2022 at 04:17 pm by pj

David Brownell joins Independent Healthcare Partner’s (IHP) team, as the Director of Network Management.  David has years of experience in healthcare working with i.... Read More
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February 2022 Digital Edition

Feb 02, 2022 at 09:31 pm by Katy

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Nemours Children’s Health Welcomes Pediatric Urologist and Surgeon

Feb 02, 2022 at 04:24 pm by pj

ORLANDO – Nemours Children’s Health has hired Abhishek Seth, MD, MS, FAAP, a board-certified pediatric urologist, to see patients at Nemours Children’s Hospi.... Read More
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HCA Healthcare Announces Alex Romero as Chief Executive Officer of Poinciana Medical Center

Feb 02, 2022 at 10:54 am by pj

  Kissimmee – HCA Healthcare North Florida Division announced today the appointment of Alejandro “Alex” Romero, as Chief Executive Officer of Poin.... Read More
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At Nursing Homes, Long Waits for Results Render Covid Tests ‘Useless’

Feb 02, 2022 at 10:49 am by pj

By Rachana Pradhan, Kaiser Health News  More nursing homes are waiting longer for covid-19 test results for residents and staffers, according to federal data, makin.... Read More
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The Advice to ‘Vaccinate and Test’ Isn’t Much Help to Parents with Kids Under Five

Feb 02, 2022 at 10:39 am by pj

By Bram Sable-Smith, Kaiser Health News  Just before my son’s 9-month checkup, my wife and I debated whether to postpone it. It was a “well baby visit,&.... Read More
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Medicare Patients Win the Right to Appeal Gap in Nursing Home Coverage

Feb 02, 2022 at 10:18 am by pj

By Susan Jaffe, Kaiser Health News A three-judge federal appeals court panel in Connecticut has likely ended an 11-year fight against a frustrating and confusing rule th.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Georgia Bill Aims to Limit Profits of Medicaid Managed-Care Companies

Feb 02, 2022 at 10:08 am by pj

Repercussions for surrounding states? By Andy Miller and Rebecca Grapevine, Georgia Health News, Kaiser Health News ATLANTA — Georgia lawmakers wi.... Read More
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After Miscarriages, Workers Have Few Guarantees for Time Off or Job-Based Help

Feb 02, 2022 at 09:56 am by pj

By Bryce Covert, Kaiser Health News For three years, Rachel Makkar said, she thrived in her job as a broker and asset manager at J&B Building Co. in Colorado. She ex.... Read More
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Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers to Hire up to 4,000 Employees in 2022

Feb 02, 2022 at 08:49 am by pj

Autism Service Provider Expanding Access to Pediatric Care in Upcoming Year by Opening up to 40 New Centers   To meet the growing need for pediatric autism services aro.... Read More
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AMA Announces CPT Update for Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate

Feb 01, 2022 at 05:14 pm by pj

Provisional CPT codes assigned to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5 years of ageCHICAGO -- The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced an ed.... Read More
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Your Voice Matters on Local Health Issues

Jan 31, 2022 at 04:13 pm by pj

Sanford  - Every three years, tax-exempt hospitals and county health departments in Florida conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and develop Community.... Read More
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The Garage Celebrates a Year of Substantial Growth

Jan 27, 2022 at 03:47 pm by pj

ORLANDO – The Garage, a value-based healthcare technology innovations company, closed out 2021 with significant client successes and.... Read More
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Five Orlando Health Surgeons Initiated into American College of Surgeons

Jan 26, 2022 at 07:11 pm by pj

Five Orlando Health surgeons recently became Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) during their recent Convocation ceremony at the College’s virtual Clinica.... Read More