Many Doctors Say Opioids Are Not The Answer for Pain

Apr 05, 2017 at 05:13 pm by Staff

Emily Bazar Kaiser Health News Those of you who have experienced pain, especially gnawing, chronic pain, know that it affects your happiness, outlook and ability to function.... Read More

Register Now for MIPS Group Web Interface and CAHPS Reporting

Apr 04, 2017 at 07:23 am by Staff

Groups participating in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) track of the Quality Payment Program are not required to register, except for groups that intend to u.... Read More

Register Now MIPS Group Web Interface and CAHPS Reporting

Apr 04, 2017 at 07:22 am by Staff

Groups participating in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) track of the Quality Payment Program are not required to register, except for groups that intend to u.... Read More

The First Ponte Health Golf Tournament Registration

Apr 02, 2017 at 06:29 pm by Staff

The First Ponte Health Golf Tournament, will be taking place this October 11, at Eagle Creek (Narcoossee and Tavistock) in Lake Nona. The Tournament is in benefit of the Inter.... Read More

California Doctors Again Press For More Money To Treat Poor Patients

Apr 02, 2017 at 10:58 am by Staff

Barbara Feder Ostrov Kaiser Health News California's doctors and dentists have renewed their push for more money to treat Medicaid patients now that the state has be.... Read More

'Pre-Hospice' Saves Money By Keeping People At Home Near The End Of Life

Apr 02, 2017 at 10:44 am by Staff

Anna Gorman Kaiser Health News Gerald Chinchar isn't quite at the end of life, but the end is not far away. The 77-year-old fell twice last year, shattering his hip and femu.... Read More

April 2017 Digital Edition

Apr 01, 2017 at 05:09 pm by Staff

Alfa Romeos, Maseratis and Meetings!

Mar 31, 2017 at 01:48 pm by Staff

Volusia County Medical Society members and guests gathered for their Spring General Meeting & Social at Daytona Maserati and Alfa Romeo with the Orlando Medical News, on M.... Read More

Patient Experience 101: The Future of Healthcare

Mar 30, 2017 at 11:07 pm by Staff

  Whatever we do in the healthcare space, it is eventually meant for the greater good of patients, which is why today the aim of modern healthcare is shifting towards va.... Read More

Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center Announces New Freestanding ER

Mar 30, 2017 at 10:56 pm by Staff

Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center has purchased land on the northwest corner of US 192 and CR 545 for a freestanding emergency department. The ER will serve the commu.... Read More

AMA Applauds Trump Administration's Creation of Opioids Commission

Mar 30, 2017 at 10:51 pm by Staff

The American Medical Association (AMA) said today it looks forward to working with the Trump administration's new commission to create policies intended to end the opioid epid.... Read More

Adventist Health System, Adventist Care Centers and Florida Hospital Preview New Skilled Nursing Facility

Mar 30, 2017 at 10:48 pm by Staff

Florida Hospital, Adventist Care Centers and Adventist Health System held a special preview for the Celebration community of the new Adventist Care Center skilled nursing f.... Read More

Florida Department of Health in Orange County Addresses County Health Ratings

Mar 30, 2017 at 09:24 pm by Staff

Orlando, Fla. -- The Florida Department of Health in Orange County recognizes the value in measuring health outcomes and today acknowledged the 2017 County Health Rankings &am.... Read More

Organized Medicine Legislative Priorities Advance

Mar 30, 2017 at 06:05 pm by Staff

Fraser Cobbe Orange County Medical Society Seminole County Medical Society As we quickly close the door on the fourth week of the 2017 Florida Legislative Session, there are.... Read More

AMA Survey: America's Physicians Overwhelmingly Satisfied with Career Choice

Mar 29, 2017 at 07:46 pm by Staff

AMA Survey: America's Physicians Overwhelmingly Satisfied with Career Choice CHICAGO - Today, the American Medical Association (AMA) announced new survey findings that explo.... Read More

New Vaccine Recommendation Cuts Number Of HPV Shots Children Need

Mar 29, 2017 at 07:36 pm by Staff

Michelle Andrews Kaiser Health News You'd think that a vaccine that protects people against more than a half-dozen types of cancer would have people lining up to get.... Read More

Justice Department Joins Lawsuit Alleging Massive Medicare Fraud By UnitedHealth

Mar 29, 2017 at 02:11 pm by Staff

    Fred Schulte Kaiser Health News The Justice Department has joined a California whistleblower's lawsuit that accuses insurance giant UnitedHealth Group of fra.... Read More

AMA Advances Initiative to Create the Medical School of the Future

Mar 27, 2017 at 06:59 pm by Staff

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - As part of its ongoing effort to develop bold, innovative ways to improve physician training that can be implemented in other medical schools, the Americ.... Read More

House Leaders 'Came Up Short' In Effort To Kill Obamacare

Mar 24, 2017 at 08:07 pm by Staff

Mary Agnes Carey Kaiser Health News   Despite days of intense negotiations and last-minute concessions to win over wavering GOP conservatives and moderates, House Rep.... Read More

GOP Health Plan Aims To Curb Medicaid, Expand State Options

Mar 23, 2017 at 09:20 am by Staff

  Phil Galewitz Kaiser Health News For all its populist design, the House GOP's latest proposal to overhaul federal Medicaid funding creates financial risks for states.... Read More