Orlando Regulatory

CMS Announces New Enforcement Authorities to Reduce Criminal Behavior in Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP

Sep 06, 2019 at 08:49 pm by Staff

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today issued a final rule that strengthens the agency's ability to stop fraud before it happens by keeping unscrupulou.... Read More
Clinical

The Caribbean Health Summit Rescheduled to September 14, 2019

Sep 06, 2019 at 08:24 pm by Staff

Because of Hurricane Dorian, the 16th annual Caribbean Health Summit has been rescheduled to Saturday, September 14, 2019, at Camping World Stadium, 1 Citrus Bowl Place,.... Read More
Clinical

AdventHealth Physicians Heading to Bahamas to Aid Hurricane Dorian Victims

Sep 06, 2019 at 06:27 pm by Staff

As the medical team prepares to bring supplies, AdventHealth also establishes relief fund. . AdventHealth is preparing to send a group of physicians and medical supplies.... Read More
Business/Technology

The Vascular Experts Announces New Office Location in Florida

Sep 06, 2019 at 11:13 am by Staff

Greater Orlando area office to be led by Board-certified Vascular Surgeon Dr. Vargas WINDERMERE - The Vascular Experts, the largest group of Board-certified vascular surgeo.... Read More
Digital Editions

September 2019 Digital Edition

Sep 06, 2019 at 08:12 am by Staff

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Business/Technology

Analysis: How Your Beloved Hospital Helps To Drive Up Health Care Costs

Sep 05, 2019 at 05:04 pm by Staff

. Elisabeth Rosenthal, Kaiser Health News As voters fume about the high cost of health care, politicians have been targeting two well-deserved villains: pharmaceutical compa.... Read More
Clinical

Firing Doctor, Christian Hospital Sets Off National Challenge To Aid-In-Dying Laws

Sep 05, 2019 at 04:57 pm by Staff

. JoNel Aleccia, Kaiser Health News, Photos by Heidi de Marco DENVER -- A Christian-run health system in Colorado has fired a veteran doctor who went to court to fight for.... Read More
Business/Technology

Orlando Health Launches International Fundraising Campaign to Aid in Bahamian Hurricane Relief

Sep 05, 2019 at 04:51 pm by Staff

. As the full extent of the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian continues to be revealed to the world, Orlando Health, a $3.8 billion not-for-profit healthcare system head.... Read More
Feature Profiles

Finding Opportunities to Save Lives Through Better Quality of Care

Sep 05, 2019 at 04:32 pm by Staff

.Antonio Velardi, MD .. "Nobody wakes up saying, 'Today, I am going to screw up,'" said Antonio Velardi, MD, Chief Quality Officer for Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital.... Read More
Clinical

Brain Tumor... Now what?

Sep 05, 2019 at 11:14 am by Staff

. By RAVI GANDHI, MD There are nearly 700,000 Americans living with brain tumors. There will be another 200,000 people diagnosed with a brain tumor each year. The most com.... Read More
Business/Technology

AMA Releases 2020 CPT Code Set

Sep 04, 2019 at 12:42 pm by Staff

.Updates to medicine's common language reflect tech-enabled patient services CHICAGO -- The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced the release of the 2020 Cur.... Read More
Business/Technology

'Business as Usual:' Organ Transplants, Emergency Surgeries and Births as Hurricane Dorian Approaches

Sep 03, 2019 at 07:28 pm by Staff

. About 15,000 employees and physicians worked at AdventHealth's nine hospitals in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. . As Hurricane Dorian approached Florida on Tuesda.... Read More
Business/Technology

Parrish Medical Center Hurricane Dorian Update

Sep 03, 2019 at 09:15 am by Staff

. TITUSVILLE, FLA. (September 4, 2019)--Parrish Medical Center (PMC) sustained no structural damage and maintained normal operations throughout the storm event. Parrish Hea.... Read More
Business/Technology

CMS Offers Broad Support for Florida with Hurricane Dorian Prep

Aug 31, 2019 at 05:32 pm by Staff

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced efforts underway to support Florida in response to Hurricane Dorian. Today, Health and Human Services S.... Read More
Business/Technology

Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center, Lake Wales Medical Center Will Join AdventHealth

Aug 31, 2019 at 05:26 pm by Staff

. The hospitals will be part of the organization's Central Florida Division, expanding its network into Polk County for the first time. . AdventHealth, one of the largest.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Debbie's Dream Foundation and Cleveland Clinic Florida to Host Collaborative International Gastric Cancer Education Symposium and Live Webcast

Aug 30, 2019 at 07:14 pm by Staff

. Patients, families, and caregivers will have the opportunity to learn about gastric cancer and cancer-related issues from international healthcare experts Debbie's Dr.... Read More
Clinical

Mysterious Vaping Lung Injuries May Have Flown Under Regulatory Radar

Aug 29, 2019 at 01:09 pm by Staff

. Sydney Lupkin, Kaiser Health News and Anna Maria Barry-Jester It was the arrival of the second man in his early 20s gasping for air that alarmed Dr. Dixie Harris. Young pa.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

How And When Immigrants' Use Of Government Benefits Might Affect Their Legal Status

Aug 29, 2019 at 01:01 pm by Staff

. Ana B. Ibarra, Kaiser Health News A new rule to restrict legal immigration, published by the Trump administration this month, is sowing confusion and anxiety even among im.... Read More
Clinical

Addiction Clinics Market Pricey, Unproven Treatments To Desperate Patients

Aug 29, 2019 at 12:55 pm by Staff

. Jake Harper, Side Effects Public Media Jason was hallucinating. He was withdrawing from drugs at an addiction treatment center near Indianapolis, and he had hardly slept f.... Read More
Business/Technology

HHS Fraud Alert: Genetic Testing Scam

Aug 29, 2019 at 12:26 pm by Staff

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General is alerting the public about a fraud scheme involving genetic testing. Genetic testing fraud occur.... Read More