AMA Underscores Importance of Science, Data in the Fight Against COVID-19

Apr 07, 2020 at 02:19 pm by pj

  CHICAGO – In a national address today, American Medical Association (AMA) President Patrice A. Harris, M.D., M.A., highlighted the essential role that.... Read More

Preparing Your ASC for the Pandemic 

Apr 07, 2020 at 01:52 am by pj

  Part of the preparation for an ASC in the State of Florida to obtain a license and operate as an ASC has been to prepare its Emergency Preparedness Plan.... Read More

Protecting Your Practice During the Coronavirus Pandemic: 10 Things to Remember

Apr 06, 2020 at 01:46 pm by pj

Trump Administration Issues Key Recommendations to Nursing Homes, State and Local Governments

Apr 03, 2020 at 12:34 am by pj

Frontline data informs new CMS/CDC guidance to help fight against COVID-19  At the direction of President Trump, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS),.... Read More

Pandemic-Stricken Cities Have Empty Hospitals, But Reopening Them Is Difficult

Apr 02, 2020 at 07:28 pm by pj

    Nina Feldman, WHYY , Kaiser Health News   As city leaders across the country scramble to find space for the expected surge of COVID-19 patients, so.... Read More

Intimacy vs. Isolation: The Importance of Developing Relationships in Healthcare

Apr 02, 2020 at 03:34 am by pj

  By DR. SARAH MÜLLER   Back in the 20th century, Erik Erikson developed a psychosocial theory for human development which he split into 8 stages. The sixth.... Read More

In Other Words….The Case for Price Transparency

Apr 02, 2020 at 03:23 am by pj

  By PAULA M MUTO, MD FACS AND MARK R. MUTO   Editor’s note: This month’s spotlight is on an advocate of disruption in healthcare, who  speaks pa.... Read More

Beware of Third-Party Billing Systems

Apr 02, 2020 at 03:17 am by pj

By JAY CORN   Many organizations are starting to see large organizations add third-party billing systems. They want vendors to sign up with a third-party website in ord.... Read More

American Lung Association Asks Florida to Do More to Prevent, Reduce Tobacco Use

Apr 02, 2020 at 03:01 am by pj

  Our nation is facing a youth e-cigarette epidemic, setting up our kids to become the next generation hooked on tobacco, and continuing the cycle of tobacco addiction a.... Read More

Correct Use of CPT Modifiers to Maximize Reimbursement

Apr 02, 2020 at 02:52 am by pj

  By CAREL VISSER   It is widely accepted that the national denial and rejection rate runs as high as 30 percent of all insurance claims submitted to insurance co.... Read More

Governor DeSantis Finally Orders Residents To Stay Home

Apr 02, 2020 at 02:42 am by pj

    Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News  With pressure mounting from public health officials and political leaders nationwide, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wed.... Read More

COVID-19: Finding Calm Amongst the Chaos

Apr 02, 2020 at 01:00 am by pj

  By VINTEE NARANG, MD  As a community, we find ourselves to be under a great deal of pressure these days. As healthcare workers, we are in the forefront of this b.... Read More

The Emotional and Psychological Struggle of Being a Doctor

Apr 01, 2020 at 11:45 pm by pj

  By SHANNON SOVNDAL, MD   I remember standing motionless in the doctors’ lounge, staring at my hands. Things had changed. I was someone different, someone.... Read More

Real Estate Terminology: Cold Grey Shell vs. Warm Vanilla Shell

Apr 01, 2020 at 03:30 am by pj

 It can make a difference   By DOUG PRICE   There is no shortage of interesting terminology in Commercial Real Estate. One specific area of interest is foun.... Read More

NeuLife Rehab Announces Availability to Admit Patients Diagnosed with Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries and other Catastrophic Diagnoses

Mar 31, 2020 at 03:34 pm by pj

  Mount Dora, Florida -- NeuLife Rehab President Tera Welch announced today that NeuLife, a licensed specialized residential post-acute facility has IMMEDIATE availabili.... Read More

LENS Incident Command Center Supports COVID-19 Response Across 8 US States, Including Florida Hospitals 

Mar 31, 2020 at 01:20 pm by pj

  Free for use during the COVID-19 pandemic, the LENS Incident Command Center enables rapid identification and resolution of patient and staff safety.... Read More

More Than 5,000 Surgery Centers Can Now Serve As Makeshift Hospitals During COVID-19 Crisis

Mar 31, 2020 at 02:25 am by pj

    Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News and Cara Anthony  The Trump administration cleared the way Monday to immediately use outpatient surgery centers, inpatient.... Read More

Coronavirus Patients Caught In Conflict Between Hospital And Nursing Homes

Mar 31, 2020 at 02:20 am by pj

    Judith Graham Kaiser Health News A wrenching conflict is emerging as the COVID-19 virus storms through U.S. communities: Some patients are falling into a no m.... Read More

What Takes So Long? A Behind-The-Scenes Look At The Steps Involved In COVID-19 Testing

Mar 31, 2020 at 02:15 am by pj

 (Dan DeLong for KHN) Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News  After a slow start, testing for COVID-19 has ramped up in recent weeks, with giant commercial labs jumping.... Read More

Physicians Fear For Their Families As They Battle Coronavirus With Too Little Armor

Mar 31, 2020 at 02:11 am by pj

Dr. Jessica Kiss has had just one N95 respirator mask since March 16, when she got a box of five for her practice from a physician friend.  (KHN Illustration/Lynne Shal.... Read More