Pediatric Neurosurgeon Pushes the Limits

Jul 13, 2015 at 12:35 pm by Staff

ORLANDO - Meld the fictional characters from the television show Doogie Howser, MD and the movie Top Gun and you’ll have a peek into the non-fiction narrative of Todd Maugans’.... Read More

To Roger Oxendale, Retirement Means ‘Pick Up the Pace’

Jul 13, 2015 at 12:17 pm by Staff

Trekking to Illinois with his wife of 40 years, Diane, to see their first grandchild, Charlie; hopscotching across South Florida in their fifth-wheel RV; and spending time at.... Read More

Florida Lags Behind Nation on Telemedicine Policy

Jul 11, 2015 at 12:22 am by Staff

It looked like a shoo-in. And then it didn’t. Overshadowed by Medicaid expansion, a pair of promising telemedicine bills perished in the closing days of the 2015 regular sessi.... Read More

Two New Team Members Join Orlando Medical News

Jun 22, 2015 at 08:49 am by Staff

Associate Publisher Pat BerlineAfter working with several publishing houses in the Orlando area and most previously Physician Dispensing Company, Pat Berline turned her attent.... Read More

Orlando Health Earns Top Common Care Ratings

Jun 22, 2015 at 08:44 am by Staff

When it comes to hip replacement, knee replacement and treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), physicians at Orlando Health represent some of the best in t.... Read More

Orlando Health Hospitals Awarded an “A” for Patient Safety?

Jun 22, 2015 at 08:42 am by Staff

Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits.  The hospitals are Orlando Regional Medical Center, Health Central Hos.... Read More

Florida Hospital Transplant Institute Welcomes Dr. Scott Silvestry

Jun 22, 2015 at 08:39 am by Staff

Florida Hospital is pleased to announce Dr. Scott Silvestry, a cardiothoracic surgeon, has joined the Cardiovascular Institute’s Advanced Heart Failure and Thoracic Transplant.... Read More

Grace Medical Home Celebrates Fifth Birthday

Jun 22, 2015 at 08:37 am by Staff

In May, Grace Medical Home celebrated 5 years of providing the highest level of healthcare to the uninsured of Central Florida.Grace Medical Home has also played a significant.... Read More

Central Florida Regional Hospital and Osceola Regional Medical Center Designated Provisional Level II Trauma Centers

Jun 22, 2015 at 08:32 am by Staff

In an effort to expand access to life-saving medical care for critically injured patients, Central Florida Regional Hospital and Osceola Regional Medical Center have been desi.... Read More

ORMC surgical areas add more ORs

Jun 19, 2015 at 03:03 pm by Staff

The Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) Redesign and Renovation Project continues with its Surgical Services expansion and renovation. The 28,000-square-foot addition inclu.... Read More

Alternatives to Low Fixed Interest Investments

Jun 19, 2015 at 02:47 pm by Staff

The stock markets are too high and overdue for another crash. CD’s, money markets and bond rates are the lowest in history. Are there any good high-income investments?We are a.... Read More

Reaching Stroke Survivors Around the Globe

Jun 19, 2015 at 02:38 pm by Staff

Valerie Greene, (l), with “Ana,” (center) at Hive of Hope meeting. WINTER PARK— At an early spring Bcenter Hive of Hope support group meeting at the Winter Park Civic Center i.... Read More

Every Step of the Way

Jun 19, 2015 at 02:13 pm by Staff

ORLANDO - When Michael Muszynski was born with a congenital heart defect in 1952, doctors told his mother they did not expect him to live more than two years. When he made it.... Read More

Benefitting from Return on Engagement

Jun 19, 2015 at 02:02 pm by Staff

When Orlando Medical News’ website is re-launched soon, it will feature arguably the most advanced business-to-business (B2B) platform in the industry.  “I’m not aware of any.... Read More

The Rock Star of Stroke

Jun 19, 2015 at 01:43 pm by Staff

The Challenge of Getting Paid

Jun 08, 2015 at 02:32 pm by Staff

As the American culture shifts to grind more financial responsibility onto patients, hospitals are facing more costly hurtles. A few sobering facts: 81 percent of true self-pa.... Read More

Why Your Practice Needs a Health Coaching and Weight-Loss Program

May 01, 2015 at 03:45 pm by Staff

What’s a Health Coach Anyway?Health coaches are popping up all over the country working with individual clients, doctor’s offices as well as public and private sector wellness.... Read More

Changing Trends in Medicine

May 01, 2015 at 03:30 pm by Staff

During the American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc.’s (AAPS) 2015 House of Delegates and Annual Scientific Meeting June 26-July 1 at the Hilton Clearwater Beach in.... Read More

Is Your Office Ready For EMV in October And Can Your Office Survive Credit Card Fraud?

May 01, 2015 at 03:15 pm by Staff

Beginning in October 2015 all medical practices must be EMV Compliant or they run the risk of being 100 percent at fault for any credit card fraud initiated from their office..... Read More

Octogenarian Ophthalmologist Still Working Six Days a Week

May 01, 2015 at 02:45 pm by Staff

SUMTERVILLE - It's not every day you come across an octogenarian who is still working part-time. And it is even more uncommon to find one who is a practicing physician. But it.... Read More