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Why Primary Care?

Nov 19, 2021 at 11:25 am by pj

By Isaiah Cochran, MD What is a primary care physician? Why is a primary care physician so important? How can I go about making sure that I am being seen by my primary care p.... Read More
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Orlando's PerformSpecialty Receives URAC Rare Disease Pharmacy Designation and Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation

Nov 17, 2021 at 07:15 pm by pj

Orlando – PerformSpecialty, LLC, a full-service specialty pharmacy owned by PerformRxsm and part of the AmeriHealth Caritas sm Family of Co.... Read More
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Cannabis Use Does Not Increase Following Legalization

Nov 17, 2021 at 05:47 pm by pj

By MICHAEL C. PATTERSON Legal Cannabis, also known as Adult Use or Recreational Cannabis, for people over 21 years old has become legal for more Americans than ever before.&n.... Read More
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Calendar Year (CY) 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

Nov 17, 2021 at 05:38 pm by pj

On November 2, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that includes updates on policy changes for Medicare payments under the Physici.... Read More
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FDA, NIH, and 15 Private Organizations Join Forces to Increase Effective Gene Therapies for Rare Diseases

Nov 17, 2021 at 05:12 pm by pj

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the National Institutes of Health, 10 pharmaceutical companies and five non-profit organizations have partnered to accelerate developmen.... Read More
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CMS Physician Payment Rule Promotes Greater Access to Telehealth Services, Diabetes Prevention Programs

Nov 17, 2021 at 04:24 pm by pj

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing actions that will advance its strategic commitment to drive innovation to support health equity and high q.... Read More
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Going Beyond Marketing Basics for Your Practice

Nov 17, 2021 at 04:06 pm by pj

By SCOTT RICHARDS If you are reading this, it is because you care about putting forth the effort needed to create success for your brand and medical practice. This is because.... Read More
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Congressional Doctors Lead Bipartisan Revolt Over Policy on Surprise Medical Bills

Nov 17, 2021 at 03:48 pm by pj

By Michael McAuliff, Kaiser Health News The detente that allowed Congress to pass a law curbing surprise medical bills has disintegrated, with a bipartisan group of 152.... Read More
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As Big Pharma and Hospitals Battle Over Drug Discounts, Patients Miss Out on Millions in Benefits

Nov 17, 2021 at 03:42 pm by pj

By Sarah Jane Tribble and Emily Featherston, InvestigateTV, Kaiser Health News In early July, as the covid-19 pandemic slammed rural America, the preside.... Read More
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As Workers Struggle With Pandemic’s Impact, Employers Expand Mental Health Benefits

Nov 17, 2021 at 03:30 pm by pj

  By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News As the covid-19 pandemic burns through its second year, the path forward for American workers remains unsettled, with man.... Read More
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Learn2Engage Relocates from NJ to Sunny Florida and Expands Their Offerings in Custom e-Learning Design

Nov 17, 2021 at 03:08 pm by pj

Customized, Interactive Training for the Modern, Medical Professional Orlando – Back in 1996, GC Learning Services LLC, now known as Learn2Engage, was one of the top co.... Read More
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Earn Passive Income Through Real Estate Investing

Nov 17, 2021 at 02:14 pm by pj

By JACKIE JACKSON   2020 and beyond has been a hurdle for medical professionals. You’ve worked through this pandemic and continue to save lives and help the fight.... Read More
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Health First Urogynecology Department First in Florida to Receive Center of Excellence Accreditation

Nov 17, 2021 at 11:29 am by pj

    Personal care, proven treatments lead to Center of Excellence designation   Melbourne – Having urinary incontinence is something that can feel emb.... Read More
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New Covid Testing Site Opens in The Villages

Nov 17, 2021 at 11:02 am by pj

Beginning November 15, Genesis Reference Laboratories opened new community Covid-19 testing site in The Villages off 466 and Buena Vista. We have partnered with Dr. David Kuhn.... Read More
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AMA Adopts Policy to Combat Public Health Disinformation by Health Care Professionals

Nov 15, 2021 at 09:59 pm by pj

New policy aims to address spread of rampant disinformation amid COVID-19 pandemic CHICAGO – Given the dangerous spread of public health disinformation during the.... Read More
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AMA Adopts Policy Aimed at Strengthening U.S. Public Health Infrastructure

Nov 15, 2021 at 09:55 pm by pj

  New policy calls for consistent, sustainable funding, a robust public health workforce, and data modernization   CHICAGO – With the COVID-19 pandemic brin.... Read More
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OMNI Healthcare Now Offering Pfizer Vaccine to Children 5-11 at All Pediatrics Offices and Walk-in Vaccination Clinic 

Nov 13, 2021 at 06:41 pm by pj

  MELBOURNE  -  OMNI Healthcare has received a substantial supply of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for children age 5 through 11 and is now administerin.... Read More
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CMS Repeals MCIT/R&N Rule; Will Consider Other Coverage Pathways to Enhance Access to Innovative Medical Devices

Nov 13, 2021 at 04:43 pm by pj

  The Agency will explore evidence-based approaches that protect people with Medicare The Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services (CMS) is rescinding the Medicare Co.... Read More
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Nursing Homes Down 221,000 Jobs Since Start of Pandemic

Nov 13, 2021 at 02:17 pm by pj

Long term care industry facing worst job loss among all health care providers The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCA.... Read More
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Orlando Health Moves Forward with Lakeland Hospital

Nov 13, 2021 at 12:56 pm by pj

  New Hospital Planned for 2024 Orlando – A new hospital with 136 inpatient beds plus 24 Emergency Department beds is coming to the south side of Lakela.... Read More