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Going "Bare" No Longer Viable Option
Multiple Factors Make It Unfavorable
At first glance, it appears that an interesting side effect of the 2005 constitutional amendment that put the 3-strikes rule into play involves medical malpractice rates dropping substantially.
LYNNE JETER |
Foul Ball?
3-Strikes Rule Being Challenged, Dissected
Orlando trial lawyer Scott McMillen has created a buzz by challenging Florida's 3-strikes medical malpractice rule.
McMillen has filed a medical liability lawsuit to challenge the 2004 constitutional amendment, set in motion with a 2005 law that raised the standard for a medical malpractice strike from "preponderance of evidence" to "clear and convincing evidence." He said the law makes it too difficult for a physician to be popped with a violation.
LYNNE JETER |
The Red Flag Maze
Recent Ruling, Proposed Legislation, and another Delay Color "Creditor" Definition
Implementation of the Red Flag Rules has been postponed again—until June 1, 2010—as legislation continues snaking through Congress that would allow the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to exempt healthcare and legal practices of 20 or fewer employees from the rule mandated by the 2003 Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act.
LYNNE JETER |
Physical Implications of an Emotionally Traumatic Experience
A traumatic experience is an event that happens, that is perceived by the individual as being overwhelming, painful, scary, dangerous and shocking. While undergoing this experience, the person feels and believes that his life is at risk and that he might be killed.
DORIS L. OMDAHL, LMHC |
Kick-Start 2010 with Smarter Planning for a Better Bottom Line
The waning days of 2009 will soon give way to a New Year, signaling a fresh beginning for many healthcare providers whose practices produced less-than-stellar bottom lines at year-end.
"We always hope the next year will be better than the last," said Minerva DeJesus, co-founder of Simple Solution Billing in Maitland. "It's why we work so hard at our jobs trying to preserve our businesses and making them more successful with each day that passes."
LYNNE JETER |
Commercial Tenant Representation
As much as tenants dislike the process of moving their office location, sometimes it becomes a necessity to do so. Whether it is from growth, adding partners or the need to add an office in a new market, the first thing that needs to be considered is hiring a Tenant Representation Broker.
CHRISTOPHER G. KERN |
Celebrating Christmas Nashville-Style
Gaylord Opryland Offers Family-Friendly Holiday Fun
NASHVILLE, TENN.—Next year, many healthcare professionals around the South will convene at Gaylord Opryland Resort for a medical meeting. The Nashville-based convention hot-spot is offering holiday deals to families and friends for a year-end travel treat.
LYNNE JETER |
"Recession Depression" a Growing Mental Health Concern
Economic Woes Take a Toll
You've heard the joke: It's a recession if you lose your job; it's a depression if I lose mine. Whatever you want to call the nation's economic downturn, it's downright depressing, say mental health professionals, and a recent survey confirms that the economy is taking its toll on Americans' mental health.
SHARON H. FITZGERALD |
| REIMBURSEMENTS/ACOs Focus |
Transparency: It's Clear Pharmacists, PBM Associations Caught in Contentious Debate
On the face of it, both the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) and the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) "strongly support" the principle of transparency within the pharmaceutical industry. Scratch the surface, however, and the two associations have very different ideas about what the concept of transparency means and how it should be enacted. Both claim their viewpoint is best for the bottom line.
CINDY SANDERS |
PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT: Rahul Dewan, MD
Health Central
OCOEE—When Rahul Dewan was a young boy growing up in Canada, he was quite an artist. Both in middle and high school, he was recognized for his painting capabilities.
LYNNE JETER |
CEO SPOTLIGHT: Wendy Holman Brandon
Central Florida Regional Hospital
SANFORD—When Wendy Brandon passed the 1-year mark as CEO of Central Florida Regional Hospital, nobody was surprised that she had achieved many goals on her priority to-do list.
LYNNE JETER |
Knowing the Community’s Pulse
Central Florida Regional CEO Builds Synergy via Relationships
SANFORD—Wendy Brandon's finger is squarely on the pulse of the community served by Central Florida Regional Hospital. Every day, she seeks opportunities to remind area residents about the "gem in their own backyard."
LYNNE JETER |
Adult-Acquired Flatfoot Syndrome
Adult-acquired flatfoot is a challenging condition to treat. It is defined as a symptomatic, progressive deformity of the foot caused by loss of supportive structures of the medial arch. It is becoming increasingly frequent with the aging population and the obesity epidemic. Patients commonly try to lose weight by exercising to improve the condition. This often leads to worsening of symptoms and progression of the disorder. Early recognition of this complex disorder is essential, if chronic pain and surgery are to be avoided.
Dr. Daniel L. Wiernik |
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