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AID: A Tool to Keep Hospitals from Redirecting Your Patients

Jun 17, 2021 at 06:42 pm by pj

Is your hospital redirecting your patients to employed physicians? This patient letter may help   Last week, the Association of Independent Doctors wrote a letter on.... Read More
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Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Launches New Website

Jun 17, 2021 at 01:39 pm by pj

The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF), the nation's leading pulmonary fibrosis education and advocacy organization, has launched a new website, pulmonaryfibro.... Read More
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AMA Announced Policies Adopted on Final Day of Special Meeting

Jun 17, 2021 at 02:21 am by pj

  The American Medical Association (AMA) announced policies adopted by physician and medical student leaders from all corners of medicine at the Special Meeting of the A.... Read More
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In Alleged Health Care ‘Money Grab,’ Nation’s Largest Hospital Chain Cashes In on Trauma Centers

Jun 16, 2021 at 04:18 pm by pj

  By Jay Hancock, Kaiser Health News  After falling from a ladder and cutting his arm, Ed Knight said, he found himself at Richmond, Virginia’s Chippenh.... Read More
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SetPoint Medical Announces First Patient Enrolled in the RESET-RA Study

Jun 16, 2021 at 12:50 pm by pj

Pivotal IDE Study will evaluate SetPoint’s proprietary bioelectronic device for treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis SetPoint Medical, a clinical-stage bioelectronic med.... Read More
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AdventHealth Promotes Medical Leader to Head Seven-County Division in Central Florida

Jun 16, 2021 at 12:42 pm by pj

  Dr. Neil Finkler to serve as Chief Clinical Officer   AdventHealth has created a new leadership role and promoted Dr. Neil Finkler to serve as ch.... Read More
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AMA Endorses Guidelines for Federal Policymakers Pondering Vaccine Mandates and Credentials

Jun 16, 2021 at 12:09 pm by pj

  Wading into the contentious issues of vaccine mandates and vaccine credentials, the American Medical Association (AMA) adopted policy that calls for strong protections.... Read More
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AMA Says Federal Government Should Include Mental and Emotional Considerations In Rules Governing Release of Adolescents’ Health Information

Jun 16, 2021 at 12:05 pm by pj

  At the Special Meeting of its House of Delegates, the American Medical Association (AMA) said it will urge the federal government to revise the definition of harm to i.... Read More
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LIFT ORLANDO Hosted Groundbreaking for Heart of West Lakes Wellness Center

Jun 16, 2021 at 10:55 am by pj

  30,000-Square-Foot Health and Wellness Center to Provide Comprehensive Services That Will Continue to Strengthen the Communities of West Lakes $13.5M Project Makes H.... Read More
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Dr. Michael Howell Recipient of the 7th Annual Dr. Bookhardt Winner 

Jun 15, 2021 at 10:52 pm by pj

Orlando, FL - At a special ceremony held Friday, the Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) honored two deserving individuals from the commu.... Read More
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Officials Issue Blue-green Algae Alert for Lake Howell

Jun 15, 2021 at 10:42 pm by pj

Sanford - The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Lake Howell. This is in res.... Read More
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Orlando Health Receives “Best Children’s Hospital” Designation in 5 Specialties

Jun 15, 2021 at 08:57 pm by pj

  U.S. News & World Report Releases 2021-2022 Rankings   U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has rank.... Read More
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AMA: Equity Must Be Baked Into Expansion of Telehealth

Jun 15, 2021 at 08:31 pm by pj

  The American Medical Association (AMA) approved policy today intended to help close the digital divide in access to telehealth services. The new policy will help ensur.... Read More
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UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital is No. 1 in Florida, Nationally Ranked in Eight Specialties

Jun 15, 2021 at 08:29 pm by pj

By Doug Bennett The University of Florida Health Shands Children’s Hospital is the No. 1 children’s hospital in Florida and stands among the nation&rsqu.... Read More
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Tampa Gynecologist Elected to AMA Board of Trustees

Jun 15, 2021 at 07:45 pm by pj

The American Medical Association (AMA), the nation’s premiere physician organization, announced the election of Madelyn E. Butler, M.D., an obstetrician-gynecologist fro.... Read More
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U.S. News & World Report Recognizes AdventHealth for Children as Best Children’s Hospital for Newborn Care in Florida

Jun 15, 2021 at 07:42 pm by pj

AdventHealth for Children has been recognized as a Best Children’s Hospital for 2021-22 by U.S. News & World Report.   The annual Best Children’s H.... Read More
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Gerald E. Harmon, MD, Inaugurated as 176th president of the AMA

Jun 15, 2021 at 07:25 pm by pj

CHICAGO – Gerald E. Harmon, M.D., a family medicine physician from Pawleys Island, S.C., will be sworn in today as the 176th president of the American Medical Assoc.... Read More
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AMA Adopts Guidelines that Confront Systemic Racism in Medicine

Jun 15, 2021 at 07:22 pm by pj

Guidelines for health care organizations provide direction on effective anti-discrimination policiesCHICAGO - The nation’s physicians and medical students today continue.... Read More
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AMA Reinforces Opposition to Restrictions on Transgender Medical Care

Jun 15, 2021 at 07:19 pm by pj

Move comes as states consider denying children recommended medical careCHICAGO - The American Medical Association (AMA) today strengthened its established position opposing th.... Read More
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Front Desk Specialist Hiring Event in Apopka

Jun 15, 2021 at 07:14 pm by pj

Thursday, June 24th from 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Community Health Centers, Inc. is hosting a hiring event for various positions in their call center on Thursday, Jun.... Read More