Events

Nemours Expands Reach

Oct 09, 2014 at 04:57 pm by Staff

Community hospital partnerships facilitate geographic expansion in 13 counties; subspecialty practices grow Spurred by the success of the Nemours’ lean journey that began in.... Read More

Understanding FIPA

Oct 09, 2014 at 04:55 pm by Staff

New state law is unique, broader and stricter than similar data breach laws First there was HIPAA. Now there’s an added layer with FIPA, the Florida Information Protection A.... Read More

October 2014

Oct 09, 2014 at 04:52 pm by Staff

Bert Fish Medical Center Now Using New LINQ Recorder Heart Monitor Bert Fish Medical Center today announced that it is now using the Medtronic Reveal LINQ Insertable Cardiac.... Read More

Southern Exposure

Sep 09, 2014 at 01:57 pm by Staff

The Medicaid expansion haves … and mostly have nots … in the South Which region of the country has the fewest states that opted to expand Medicaid, the highest rate of unins.... Read More

Teaming Up to Turn the Tide on Pancreatic Cancer

Sep 09, 2014 at 01:45 pm by Staff

Deadly and defiant, pancreatic cancer was one of the major oncologic threats Congress hoped to address with passage of the “Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act,” which was signe.... Read More

September 2014

Sep 09, 2014 at 01:43 pm by Staff

Dr. Deborah German Receives Alma Dea Morani Award The Foundation for the History of Women in Medicine is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2014 Alma Dea Morani, M.D..... Read More

Florida Fighting Human Trafficking With Orlando’s Emergency Medicine Learning & Resource Center

Sep 09, 2014 at 01:42 pm by Staff

In the United States, there are millions of victims of human trafficking; Florida ranks third in the nation in calls to the human trafficking hotline. Attorney General Pam Bo.... Read More

Non-Surgical Options for Enhanced Mobility and Improved Range of Motion: Innovations within Chiropractic Health

Sep 09, 2014 at 01:40 pm by Staff

Of the many attractions within Central Florida and throughout Orlando, the fun of the outdoors is a major draw for residents and vacationers alike. For golf and tennis player.... Read More

When to call your Realtor®

Sep 09, 2014 at 01:39 pm by Staff

As a seasoned veteran in the Real Estate Industry, I am consulted frequently when life guides people through significant changes. Life changes include happy times such as mar.... Read More

Cyber Breach: The Dark Side of Technology

Sep 09, 2014 at 01:38 pm by Staff

Over the past year, we have seen a number of high-profile cases involving privacy breaches that included personal health information (AvMed), credit-card data (Target), and S.... Read More

The Wrong Staff Can Hurt Your Practice

Sep 09, 2014 at 01:36 pm by Staff

Recently, I attended a local presentation for professionals in the medical industry. A topic that was discussed included the concern over the upcoming changes, and how it wil.... Read More

Stop Sending Patients Away: In-House Pathway to Healthy Balance Sheets

Sep 09, 2014 at 01:35 pm by Staff

Healthcare providers are charged with healing the sick and sustaining wellness, while healthcare financial executives are charged with maintaining a healthy balance sheet. Th.... Read More

Conducting Innovative Public Health Prevention Research

Sep 09, 2014 at 01:32 pm by Staff

USF’s Florida Prevention Research Center garners $4.35 million in CDC funding for projects among population health disparities TAMPA – Lexington Market-East End, a mini-mark.... Read More

Cuts in Compound Prescription Coverage Cause Headaches

Sep 09, 2014 at 01:29 pm by Staff

In early June, pharmacy benefits manager giant Express Scripts announced that it was dropping coverage of more than 1,000 compound drug ingredients. Patients must now choose.... Read More

Three Ways to Lose a Patient

Sep 09, 2014 at 01:24 pm by Staff

As the New Health Economy forces physicians to become patient-centric, customer service moves to the forefront In a rural area with few specialists, patients waiting to see.... Read More

PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT: Javier Perez, MD

Sep 09, 2014 at 01:21 pm by Staff

Orlando Eye Specialists ORLANDO - Impatience was a virtue for Javier Perez. It was his first year at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in San Juan and Perez.... Read More

Fifth Third Brings Back Successful Campaign

Sep 09, 2014 at 01:14 pm by Staff

“Pay to the Order of” benefits customers and Stand Up to Cancer Five years ago, Edith Pena was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. After having the diseased thyroid gland and con.... Read More

Exposing Vulnerability

Sep 09, 2014 at 01:09 pm by Staff

CHS is latest in line of data breaches, this cyber theft affecting nearly 5 million patients spanning last five years Nearly 5 million patients were affected by the Chinese-.... Read More

Personalized Medicine: What’s in your DNA?

Aug 13, 2014 at 05:20 pm by Staff

After 40 years practicing Internal Medicine I remain perplexed by the challenges of really bringing help to a patient that is consistent with the commitment: First do no harm.... Read More

Testosterone: Giver of Life or Heart Attacks?

Aug 13, 2014 at 05:17 pm by Staff

The most common comments we hear from men on testosterone are, “I got my life back!”. “My energy is great!” “My sex drive is back.” “I’m building muscle.” “I got off of Lipit.... Read More