'Breakthrough' Leukemia Drug Also Portends 'Quantum Leap' In Cost

Aug 23, 2017 at 09:05 pm by Staff

  By Liz Szabo Kaiser Health News When doctors talk about a new leukemia drug from Novartis, they ooze enthusiasm, using words like "breakthrough," "revolutionary" and.... Read More

Poinciana Medical Center Names Emergency Medical Director

Aug 23, 2017 at 12:32 pm by Staff

Poinciana Medical Center recently named Yaritza Arriaga-O'Neill, MD, FAAEM as its new Emergency Medicine Medical Director. Dr. Arriaga O'Neill has been an attending emergency.... Read More

Physician Appreciation Night

Aug 23, 2017 at 11:49 am by Staff

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Region Unites to Tackle Our Opioid Crisis

Aug 23, 2017 at 11:07 am by Staff

A Region Unites to Tackle Our Opioid Crisis The Orange County Medical Society and Orange County Government are coming together to educate the medi.... Read More

Dying At Home In An Opioid Crisis: Hospices Grapple With Stolen Meds

Aug 23, 2017 at 02:29 am by Staff

  By Melissa Bailey Kaiser Health News Nothing seemed to help the patient -- and hospice staff didn't know why. They sent home more painkillers for weeks. But the eld.... Read More

Despite Advance Directive, Dementia Patient Denied Last Wish, Says Spouse

Aug 22, 2017 at 11:36 am by Staff

  By JoNel Aleccia Kaiser Health News MEDFORD, Ore. -- Bill Harris is blunt: For more than a year, he has been trying to help his wife die. The 75-year-old retired te.... Read More

AMA Offers Comments to CMS on its 2018 Medicare Reform Proposal

Aug 22, 2017 at 10:44 am by Staff

The American Medical Association (AMA) submitted comprehensive comments today to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and outlined recommended changes to t.... Read More

Starry Night Gala Honoring Volunteer Doctors

Aug 20, 2017 at 04:10 pm by Staff

Too Few Patients Follow The Adage: You Better Shop Around

Aug 20, 2017 at 03:49 pm by Staff

  By Michelle Andrews Kaiser Health News Despite having more financial "skin in the game" than ever, many consumers don't make any attempt to compare prices for health.... Read More

New White Paper Release Highlights Parrish Medical Center as National Integrated Care Leader

Aug 19, 2017 at 03:58 pm by Staff

America's premier health care accrediting and certification organization spotlights on its website Parrish Medical Center in a white paper written to help hospitals benefit f.... Read More

Florida Hospital to Launch Pediatric Liver Transplant Program

Aug 18, 2017 at 10:04 am by Staff

Florida Hospital is pleased to announce it is developing a pediatric liver transplant program, which will provide much-needed services to children in Central and North Flo.... Read More

SCMS September Meeting

Aug 17, 2017 at 07:28 pm by Staff

September Membership Meeting at East End Market! Wine & Cheese Pairing Bring a Guest Tuesday, September 19, 2017 6:00 - 8:00 PM East End Market, 3201 Corrine Dr., Orlando.... Read More

Central Florida Caucus Shines During FMA Annual Meeting

Aug 17, 2017 at 11:55 am by Staff

By Fraser Cobbe Orange County Medical Society Seminole County Medical Society Physicians throughout the region were extremely well represented during the 2017 Florida Me.... Read More

Doctors Warm To Single-Payer Health Care

Aug 17, 2017 at 08:22 am by Staff

  By Rachel Bluth Kaiser Health News Single-payer health care is still a controversial idea in the U.S., but a majority of physicians are moving to support it, a new s.... Read More

CBO: Killing Cost-Sharing Subsidies Would Hike Silver Plan Premiums And Deficit

Aug 17, 2017 at 08:07 am by Staff

  By Phil Galewitz Kaiser Health News If President Donald Trump were to follow through on his threats to cut federal cost-sharing subsidies, health insurance premiums.... Read More

CMS Releases Hospice Compare Website to Improve Consumer Experiences, Empower Patients

Aug 16, 2017 at 12:24 pm by Staff

Today, as part of our continuing commitment to greater data transparency, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled the Hospice Compare website. The site d.... Read More

Record-breaking Number of Uninsured Children in Central Florida Receive Back-to-School Physicals

Aug 15, 2017 at 08:28 pm by Staff

From July 31 through August 10, Shepherd's Hope, in partnership with Nemours Children's Health System, hosted clinics on six dates for 18 hours with 40 clinicians providing 44.... Read More

Healthcare Practices Hammered by Data Breaches and Ransomware in 2017

Aug 15, 2017 at 05:31 pm by Staff

By Ron Frechette There have been a growing number of data breaches targeting small-midsize healthcare practices in 2017 and we are seeing the trend continue more towards rans.... Read More

CMS Proposes Changes to Payment Models

Aug 15, 2017 at 05:16 pm by Staff

Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a proposed rule to reduce the number of mandatory geographic areas participating in the Center for Medi.... Read More

Insurers Can Bend Out-Of-Network Rules For Patients Who Need Specific Doctors

Aug 15, 2017 at 10:32 am by Staff

  By Michelle Andrews Kaiser Health News The Affordable Care Act has so far survived Republican attempts to replace it, but many people still face insurance concerns..... Read More