Business/Technology

The Age of Innovation: Taking Imaging to Infinity & Beyond

Apr 25, 2019 at 08:20 pm by Staff

. By Andrew Cole Throughout the ages, the world has undergone periods of change. The industrial revolution increased productivity and the pace at which change occurred. In the.... Read More

How Digital Diagnostics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Are Changing Medicine

Apr 25, 2019 at 08:15 pm by Staff

.. A major topic in healthcare right now is the use of digital diagnostics for medical decision-making. Futuristic visions of smartphones, wearable technology, and telemedicin.... Read More

Association Insurance Pushes On Despite Court Ruling

Apr 25, 2019 at 08:10 pm by Staff

. Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News When the Trump administration in June issued rules making it easier for small employers to band together to buy health insurance, "we start.... Read More

Americans Overwhelmingly Want Federal Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills

Apr 25, 2019 at 07:53 pm by Staff

. Jordan Rau, Kaiser Health News Three-quarters of the public -- including a majority of Republicans -- want the federal government to protect patients from being stuck with.... Read More

AdventHealth Highlights Commitment to Healing Whole Community, Releases Community Benefit Report

Apr 24, 2019 at 01:40 pm by Staff

. $500,000 donation to Community Health Centers will extend commitment to Bithlo community, providing a new health center. . AdventHealth released its annual Community Ben.... Read More

We Need Universal Health Education More Than Universal Health Care

Apr 23, 2019 at 10:47 pm by Staff

. By Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD, Founder and President, Proactive Health Labs It is that time of year when politicians are touting some form of universal health care plan (such.... Read More

Thousands of Nurses to Convene in Orlando to Address Health Care Practices and Innovation

Apr 18, 2019 at 09:33 pm by Staff

. Orlando is hosting more than 2,200 influential nursing professionals from across the country for two co-located conferences focused on innovation, quality and nursing excell.... Read More

New Robotic Technology at Orlando Health Saving Time and Lives

Apr 18, 2019 at 06:31 pm by Staff

It is easy to understand why surgeons and oncologists are so excited about the latest technology in the fight against lung cancer: it means more accurate diagnoses with less.... Read More

Ponte Health Properties Releases Renderings of Downtown Complex

Apr 16, 2019 at 11:52 pm by Staff

. Tabitha C. Ponte of Ponte Health Properties has unveiled the Architectural Master Plan Design intent for Vertical Medical City - Orlando, at 1000 N Orange Avenue. . The Mast.... Read More

The Blame Game: Everyone And No One Is Raising Insulin Prices

Apr 11, 2019 at 08:58 pm by Staff

. Rachel Bluth, Kaiser Health News A casual observer of Wednesday's House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing might think insulin prices just go up by themselves. Afte.... Read More

The LoweDown on 2019 Top 10 Health Law Issues - The Preview

Apr 10, 2019 at 12:13 pm by Staff

. By Michael R. Lowe, Esq., Board Certified Health Care Attorney Lowe & Evander, P.A. We all know that the U.S. Health Care system is a mess. But we also know that it is.... Read More

FBI Busts Telemedicine and DME Healthcare Fraud Scheme

Apr 10, 2019 at 02:29 am by Staff

Hundreds of Thousands of Elderly and/or Disabled Patients Nationwide and Abroad Lured into Criminal Scheme; Center for Program Integrity, Center for Medicare Services, Tak.... Read More

LoweDown on Health Law: Signing Senate Bill 182 into Law

Apr 09, 2019 at 09:09 pm by Staff

By Michael R. Lowe, Esq. and Brian C. Evander, Esq. On March 13, 2018, The Florida House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed (by a vote of 101-11) the Senate's bill t.... Read More

What Medical Shift Is Underway?

Apr 08, 2019 at 11:12 am by Staff

. By QUINTON L. GUNN, Sr. There is a medical shift underway. Can you feel it? What shift do you ask? From Healthcare to WellCare... Both patients and doctors have grown tire.... Read More

The Business of Florida Medical Marijuana- Regulatory Structure Affects Profitability

Apr 04, 2019 at 10:18 pm by Staff

. By MICHAEL PATTERSON As of March 15, 2019, Florida had over 250,000 patients in the Department of Health Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU) registry approved to use Me.... Read More

Fixing Surprise Medical Bill Problem Shouldn't Fall To Consumers, Panel Told

Apr 04, 2019 at 08:38 pm by Staff

. Rachel Bluth, Kaiser Health News One point drew clear agreement Tuesday during a House subcommittee hearing: When it comes to the problem of surprise medical bills, the so.... Read More

You have met The SUPPORT Act. But have you been introduced to EKRA?

Apr 02, 2019 at 11:11 am by Staff

Authored by Attorneys of Chaires, Brooderson & Guerrero, P.L. According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, our Nation is in the midst of an.... Read More

If Healthcare is a 'Right,' What's Next?

Mar 28, 2019 at 09:40 pm by Staff

Few laying on a gurney heading to surgery want "lowest bidder government operatives" By PETER ROSENBERGER One cannot help but admire those who persevere through medical.... Read More

Editorial Calls Out Ways Hospitals Work to 'Purge' Independent Doctors to Favor Employed Ones

Mar 27, 2019 at 08:59 pm by Staff

Hospitals go to great lengths to drive out independent doctors from their medical staffs, a new editorial in the spring issue of the Journal of American Physicians and Sur.... Read More

Distracting Devices in Healthcare: Malpractice Implications

Mar 21, 2019 at 04:12 pm by Staff

. By SHELLEY RIZZO, MSN, CPHRM Digital distraction in healthcare is emerging as a great threat to patient safety and physician well-being.1 This phenomenon involves the habitu.... Read More