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Hands Helping Haitians
Orlando Internist Leads Mission Efforts to Battered Country
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS—When Ralph Gousse, MD, learned about the Jan. 12 earthquake that devastated his native country of Haiti, he was understandably shaken. Through his Orlando-based non-profit charitable foundation, Haiti Help Med Plus, Gousse has been bringing medical care to Haitians living in the back country of Miragoane and Paillant for years, in an area of the country located about 60 miles west of Port-au-Prince, the epicenter of the earthquake... Read More
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Hands Helping Haitians
Orlando Internist Leads Mission Efforts to Battered Country
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS—When Ralph Gousse, MD, learned about the Jan. 12 earthquake that devastated his native country of Haiti, he was understandably shaken. Through his Orlando-based non-profit charitable foundation, Haiti Help Med Plus, Gousse has been bringing medical care to Haitians living in the back country of Miragoane and Paillant for years, in an area of the country located about 60 miles west of Port-au-Prince, the epicenter of the earthquake.
LYNNE JETER |
FHA Readies 2010 Legislative Strategy
Hospitals Want Medicaid Changes and Federal Funding
Heading into the 2010 Florida legislative session in March, the priorities of the state’s hospitals are not unlike the top priorities of most Americans these days: They need money.
DAVID ROSENFELD |
Orlando Physician Enters Federal Race
Anesthesiologist Ken Miller Wants to Wake Up Congress
This fall, Ken Miller, MD, will vie for the Florida 8th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
So far, Miller is the only medical doctor on the ballot for a federal race in Florida in 2010. If Miller wins the Aug. 24 primary election, he will likely face incumbent Alan Grayson, a trial lawyer from Orlando.
LYNNE JETER |
RX FOR THE BOTTOM LINE: Routine Coding Made Easy
While medical billing is a time-consuming occupation that requires razor-sharp skill, the concept is quite simple. Tell your medical biller what you, the physician, did for the patient and why. When done correctly, payments for services rendered should be right around the corner. Because medical billers like us are not able to accompany you on every patient visit, we completely rely on the physician to provide the details. As a result, your input is vital in getting you paid on a timely, regular basis, provided that the medical biller is putting in your claims properly and on time.
MINERVA DEJESUS and AURIANA REYES |
A Successful H1N1 Vaccination Campaign in Seminole County
As the H1N1 vaccination campaign comes to an end for this season, the Seminole County Health Department can declare this first time effort a highly successful coordinated effort spreading the message to hundreds of thousands across the region and administering close to 40,000 inoculations.
Seminole County Health Department |
It’s Over Move On
The recent activity in Congress to enact healthcare reform is probably dead. Senate majority leader Harry Reid said recently, "We’re not on healthcare right now." Even Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein said, "It’s a time out." Basically President Obama’s attempt to rework the U.S. healthcare system is dead in the water.
SHANNON HERRING |
Lease vs. Own – A Physician’s Guide to Occupancy Choices
The decision to own versus lease your office can have a significant impact on your business. For newly established practices that lack sufficient capital to purchase their space, the decision to lease is obvious. For most practices however, the choice isn’t as clear. Let’s first take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of ownership.
BENNET SEBASTIAN |
The Transformation of Healthcare, One Practice at a Time
The costs of healthcare impose an enormous burden on the nation’s economy. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has projected that annual healthcare expenditures in the United States are expected to reach $3.1 trillion by 2012, growing at an average annual rate of 7.3 percent during the forecast period or 17.7 percent of gross domestic product, up from 14.1 percent in mid-2009.
The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) |
Orange County Medical Society
OCMS Wants You!
Would you like to be more involved with organized medicine? Serving on one of our committees is a great way to start. If you are interested in serving on any of the following committees, contact the OCMS office at (407) 622-8188 or e-mail Lane Mahood, Executive Director, at lmahood@ocms.org.
LANE MAHOOD |
Well Represented
Orlando Medical Consultant Jennifer Wilkes Parlays Multi-Tasking Roles into National Leadership Post
Orlando medical consultant Jennifer Wilkes, CPM, joined Physician Office Managers Association of America (POMAA) as soon as it formed, and quickly advanced to a leadership position as national association director. The Orlando Medical News visited with Wilkes about her role, hot-button issues practice managers face locally and nationally, and what healthcare providers need to know before making short-term decisions that could affect long-term earnings.
LYNNE JETER |
Disruptive Behavior is Bad for Patients
Survey Reveals Troubling Conduct in the Healthcare Environment
Being a good member of a team means playing well with others, but a recent survey by the American College of Physician Executives reveals that disruptive behavior by professional members of healthcare teams compromises patient safety, undermines cooperation and makes going to work a miserable experience.
SHARON H. FITZGERALD |
Greening Your Practice Will Save Green
Environmentally Friendly Operations Benefit Budget, Employees and Patients
When the University of Florida in Gainesville built its new freestanding Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute five years ago, the practice made the decision to be eco-friendly. It was a good move, both for environmental sustainability and for the practice’s pocketbook, says the institute’s administrator, Leslie Jebson.
SHARON H. FITZGERALD |
Mapping Out a Plan of Attack
The Cancer Genome Atlas Provides Repository for Data, Discoveries
The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) is a comprehensive effort to create a data repository for the discoveries and findings of more than 150 of the nation’s top researchers who are working in concert on specific cancer types. These scientists, who are based out of more than two dozen renowned institutions, are systematically mapping genomic changes to create a cancer atlas accessible to all who are searching for better methods to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.
CINDY SANDERS |
Making Headway in Brain Cancer
TCGA Data Generates New Findings for Glioblastoma Multiforme
Through the work of The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), researchers have confirmed the most common form of malignant brain cancer in adults, glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), isn’t one disease as once believed but is, instead, four distinct molecular subtypes.
CINDY SANDERS |
PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT: Ralph Gousse, MD
Internist, Florida Hematology & Oncology; Founder, Haiti Help Med
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS—Ralph Gousse grew up in a town in southern Haiti, 60 miles from Port-au-Prince that supported a bauxite mine for Reynolds Aluminum. His dad was in charge of maintenance for the trucks routing daily from the mountains to the docks, while his mom worked in an administrative role.
LYNNE JETER |
Trusted Advisors: Best Chances for Colorectal Cancer Cures
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month and serves as a reminder for screening, prevention and early detection of colorectal cancer, which is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. The death rate from colorectal cancer (CRC) has been decreasing for many years, with increased and more effective screening methods being one of the leading catalysts behind the decline. Early detection also allows for improved treatment regimens, making it easier to eliminate the cancer at its earliest stages.
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Trusted Advisors: March is Colorectal Cancer awareness month.
March is colorectal cancer awareness month which allows us to reflect on the advances in prevention and treatment of colorectal cancer. Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States and the second most common cause of cancer related deaths. Approximately 6% of the population will eventually develop colorectal cancer. The overall mortality continues to decrease because of our advanced treatments, yet the overall incidence has remained stable since the 1990s.
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Onion Cream Treats New Stretch Marks
Title: Onion Cream Treats New Stretch Marks
Category: Health News
Created: 3/12/2010 11:23:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/12/2010 11:23:01 AM Posted Friday, March 12, 2010 1:00 am CST
| | Occasional High Blood Pressure Risky, Too?
Title: Occasional High Blood Pressure Risky, Too?
Category: Health News
Created: 3/12/2010 11:16:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/12/2010 11:16:29 AM Posted Friday, March 12, 2010 1:00 am CST
| | Retail Spices Recalled in Salmonella Scare
Title: Retail Spices Recalled in Salmonella Scare
Category: Health News
Created: 3/12/2010 11:08:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/12/2010 11:08:28 AM Posted Friday, March 12, 2010 1:00 am CST
| | Seeing an 'A' Raises Test Scores
Title: Seeing an 'A' Raises Test Scores
Category: Health News
Created: 3/12/2010 11:03:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/12/2010 11:03:26 AM Posted Friday, March 12, 2010 1:00 am CST
| | Health Tip: Risk Factors for Melanoma
Title: Health Tip: Risk Factors for Melanoma
Category: Health News
Created: 3/11/2010 10:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/12/2010 Posted Friday, March 12, 2010 1:00 am CST
| | Health Tip: IBD May Contribute to Other Health Problems
Title: Health Tip: IBD May Contribute to Other Health Problems
Category: Health News
Created: 3/11/2010 10:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/12/2010 Posted Friday, March 12, 2010 1:00 am CST
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