Business/Technology

American Lung Association Calls on Florida Residents to Pledge to Stand Up for Clean Air, Take Action on Climate Change

Aug 20, 2020 at 05:39 am by pj

   Stand Up for Clean Air initiative encourages collective action to address public health threats of climate change and air pollution.   The Clean Air Act,.... Read More

Developing a Next-generation Coronavirus Test for Home Use

Aug 18, 2020 at 02:47 pm by pj

Piyush Jain was headed home from another late night in his University of Florida lab when he got the word from his grad student — the rapid test they had been tr.... Read More

PPE Shortage Could Last Years Without Strategic Plan, Experts Warn

Aug 18, 2020 at 12:06 pm by pj

  By Jessica Glenza, The Guardian, Kaiser Health News Shortages of personal protective equipment and medical supplies could persist for years without strategic gov.... Read More

COVID Data Failures Create Pressure for Public Health System Overhaul

Aug 15, 2020 at 10:33 am by pj

  By Harris Meyer, Kaiser Health System After terrorists slammed a plane into the Pentagon on 9/11, ambulances rushed scores of the injured to community hospitals,.... Read More

Primary Care Doctors Look at Payment Overhaul After Pandemic Disruption

Aug 13, 2020 at 01:18 pm by pj

  By Steven Findlay, Kaiser Health News For Dr. Gabe Charbonneau, a primary care doctor in Stevensville, Montana, the coronavirus pandemic is an existential threat.... Read More

Nurses and Doctors Sick With COVID Feel Pressured to Get Back to Work

Aug 13, 2020 at 01:06 pm by pj

By Emmarie Huetteman, Kaiser Health News The first call in early April was from the testing center, informing the nurse she was positive for COVID-19 and should quaran.... Read More

Fine-Tune Prior Auth Now: Get Ahead of the Elective Procedure Rush

Aug 12, 2020 at 11:09 pm by pj

  By MARCIA LEIGHTON    In a pre-COVID-19 world, prior authorizations were a top concern of CFOs as a major source of claims&nb.... Read More

Innovation in a Pandemic: Using Your Parking Lot as a Waiting Area

Aug 12, 2020 at 07:06 pm by pj

  Sponsored  If nothing else, today’s challenges have brought innovation to the small business world. Simple processes have turned into monumental challenges.... Read More

COVID-19 Demands Correspond with Uptick in Burnout Among Healthcare Professionals

Aug 11, 2020 at 04:59 pm by pj

  By BECKY GILLETTE Burnout among nursing professionals was an issue long before the coronavirus disease 2019 hit the U.S. beginning in March putting nurses on the fron.... Read More

HIPAA Security Rule: Even More Crucial

Aug 11, 2020 at 02:28 pm by pj

By S. LAMAR BARNETT, MS I shook my head as I carried the second of two clinic desktops to my car. I would never return to Dr. Langston's (named changed) office, closed perma.... Read More

Notes from a Frustrated Publisher

Aug 11, 2020 at 01:30 pm by pj

Perspective from a Registered Independent…   I am FRUSTRATED! Frustrated by Local, State & Federal governments across this great nation! Mask mandates and co.... Read More

Pandemic Hampers Reopening of Joint Replacement Gold Mine

Aug 11, 2020 at 10:57 am by pj

(Hannah Norman/KHN photo illustration; Wikimedia Commons)   By Bernard J. Wolfson Kaiser Health News Dr. Ira Weintraub, a recently retired orthopedic surgeon who.... Read More

Test Sites Quickly Attract Thousands for COVID-19 Vaccine Study

Aug 11, 2020 at 10:53 am by pj

(Getty Images)   By Phil Galewitz and JoNel Aleccia, Kaiser Health News Dr. Eric Coe jumped at the chance to help test a COVID-19 vaccine. At his urgin.... Read More

Public Health Officials Are Quitting or Getting Fired in Throes of Pandemic

Aug 11, 2020 at 10:48 am by pj

  By Michelle R. Smith, The Associated Press and Lauren Weber, Kaiser Health News   Vilified, threatened with violence or in some cases suffering f.... Read More

COVID-19 Impact: 43% of Patients Apprehensive about Going Back to See a Healthcare Provider In Person Until Fall

Aug 06, 2020 at 03:42 pm by pj

DocASAP, the industry's most advanced patient access and engagement platform for health systems, health plans and physician groups, has announced the results of its “Tel.... Read More

Embraer Announces the Phenom 300MED, a Unique Light Jet Medevac Solution 

Aug 04, 2020 at 12:19 pm by pj

  Melbourne FL - Embraer has announced the Phenom 300MED, a unique Medevac solution for Phenom 300 series aircraft, which is also available for retrofit, throu.... Read More

EOCC: The Impact of COVID-19 on Medical Practices

Aug 03, 2020 at 01:53 pm by pj

  How the East Orlando Chamber is helping   By DOROTHY HARDEE, Chamber Administrator   It comes as no surprise that COVID-19 has had a significant impact o.... Read More

New Orlando Health Imaging Centers to Open on South Orange Avenue

Aug 01, 2020 at 12:36 am by pj

   The latest facility delivers to residents convenience with specialized imaging care and board-certified radiologists     A modern.... Read More

Employers Requiring COVID Liability Waivers as Conflict Mounts Over Workplace Safety

Jul 30, 2020 at 12:41 pm by pj

(Photo by Lindsey Nicholson via Getty Images)   By Harris Meyer, Kaiser Health News After spending a May day preparing her classroom to reopen for preschoolers, A.... Read More

Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital Expands Healthcare Services with New Medical Pavilion

Jul 28, 2020 at 06:32 pm by pj

  Facility includes primary and specialty physician practices, a walk-in clinic and outpatient lab    The Orlando Health Medica.... Read More