FMA Economic Impact Study
Recently , the Florida Medical Association (FMA) Center for Health Policy released findings from its study on the Economic Impact of Private Practice Physicians in Florida. The study, conducted in partnership with the Florida State University Center for Economic Forecasting and Analysis, provides an in-depth look at the contributions of private practice physicians to Florida’s state and local economies.
The FMA/FSU study demonstrates the benefits of alleviating Florida’s physician shortage, both in terms of raising the ratio of physicians per Floridian and by creating additional Graduate Medical Education (GME) residency positions.
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences and The Linders Health Institute Form Strategic Alliance For Infectious Disease Initiative
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences and The Linders Health Institute™, a Lake Mary-based environmental consulting firm for infectious diseases and health study has announced a strategic alliance to produce a series of unique, distance e-learning courses aimed globally at professionals in the healthcare construction industry.
The Linders Health Institute™ has developed the special curriculum targeted at design and construction professionals such as architects, engineers and contractors. The courses, written by architects, scientists and industrial hygienists, will teach critical knowledge and skill sets, and will also provide interactive tools and a virtual laboratory to increase the learning experience for the student.
Compliance standards for the construction of healthcare facilities were mandated by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) that are specific to the impact of exposure of airborne pathogens during construction and their impact on the health, safety, and welfare of patients, caregivers, workers, and employees during the construction process. The Joint Commission sets standards for healthcare organizations and issues accreditation to organizations that meet those standards.
The release of environmental microorganisms during construction, resulting in Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAI) is well documented and established. Nearly 7000 patients die annually as a result of exposure during this type of construction.
Health Specialists Of Central Florida Celebrate Grand Opening Of New Office Practice
Dr.Phillips community internal medicine physician Harbinder Ghulldu MD recently celebrated the grand opening of his new practice located at 6900 Turkey Lake Rd. Suite 1-1. Ghulldu is the medical director of Health Specialists of Central Florida Inc which also includes a universal sleep disorder center. The opening celebrations included refreshments as well as live musical entertainment.
The new facility offers all aspects of internal medicine as well as sleep medicine, addiction medicine and weight control programs.
Dr. Pran Kar Gets Appointments
OCOEE, FL –– Dr. Pran Kar accepts appointments to Assistant Clinical Professor at two State Universities.
Pran M. Kar, M.D. has accepted appointments as Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Central Florida’s College of Medicine and Florida State’s University of Medicine. Dr. Kar specializes in Nephrology and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
Nemours Gains Top Accreditation For Research, Among Best In The Country
JACKSONVILLE — Nemours, one of the nation’s leading children’s health systems, today announced that it received full accreditation for its human research protection program from the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, Inc. (AAHRPP). This recognition places Nemours among the top research institutions in the United States for assuring the protection of participants and conducting ethical, high quality research.
Vascular Neurologist Joins Faculty Practice
Julio Rodriguez, MD, recently joined the Neurology Faculty Practice at Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC), part of Orlando Health.
Dr. Rodriguez enhances the comprehensive services provided with his specialization in evaluation, diagnosis and treatment options for cerebrovascular accidents or strokes.
Dr. Rodriguez graduated with Cum Laude honors from the University of Puerto Rico Medical School. He later completed an internship at San Juan Bautista Medical Center in Puerto Rico. He also completed his neurological residency at the University of South Florida and a vascular neurology fellowship at the University of Florida.
TGH/USF surgeons Report First “Hidden Scar” Surgery Combining Hysterectomy, Gall Bladder Removal
TGH/USF Health physicians from General Surgery and OB/GYN worked together to perform the combined minimally-invasive procedure.
USF Health surgeons at Tampa General Hospital recently removed the uterus and gall bladder of a 37-year-old woman, operating through a single entry point — the patient’s belly button. The advanced minimally invasive procedure, known as “hidden scar” or more formally know as Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery (LESS), left virtually no scar and the patient went home the next day.
Shortly after performing the combined hysterectomy and gall bladder removal using LESS, the USF surgeons successfully performed the first single-incision laparoendoscopic procedure to remove an adrenal gland tumor. They have also used single incision laparoendoscopic techniques to remove appendixes and liver cysts, to repair hernias, and to treat acid reflux disease and achalasia (a disorder of the esophagus).
The combination operation was performed the end of February at Tampa General Hospital by Alexander Rosemurgy, M.D; Sharona Ross, MD; and Kellie McFarlin, MD, all from the USF Health Division of General Surgery; and Dr. Stuart Hart.
Cancer Patients Can Receive All Treatment Options at New Largo Center
Gulfcoast Cancer Institute and Gulfcoast Oncology Associates have joined forces to open a state-of-the-art cancer center to better serve the needs of people in the Tampa Bay area. This 20,000 square-foot center is centrally located in Largo on Highland Avenue, just north of East Bay Drive. Gulfcoast Cancer Center – Largo provides radiation oncology, medical oncology, and advanced diagnostic imaging services. All physicians use a shared electronic medical record system to provide the most effective and coordinated care for the patient. A combination of all of these services offered in one location is a first for Pinellas County.
While having the newest technology available is important, the cancer care team is the key to each person’s well-being. “GCC-Largo is a really exciting opportunity for me as a physician because it offers the ability to combine new cancer treatment modalities in a single outpatient setting,” said Dr. Michael Gauwitz, a radiation oncologist at GCC - Largo. “Our approach to cancer care potentially gives patients the highest level of quality care similar to what they would receive if they went to a tertiary cancer care center. But, in this case, treatment would be near the patient’s home, thereby avoiding the stress and financial drain of needing to travel a significant distance for their cancer care.”
St. Cloud Regional Awarded Business of the Quarter
St. Cloud Regional Medical Center was awarded Business of the Quarter by the St. Cloud Greater Osceola Chamber of Commerce for the fourth quarter 2008.
The criteria for the award are: community involvement; Chamber involvement; business success – which can be growth, longevity, overall business recognition, awards and quality; superior service/customer satisfaction; and the business enhances the economic well-being of the community and/or Chamber members.
St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa Named One of the Leading Hospitals in America
St. Joseph’s Hospital, a member of BayCare Health System, has been recognized as one of the leading hospitals in the United States, in a study led by Consumers’ Checkbook. It will be published in the May/June issue of AARP The Magazine. Consumers’ Checkbook is a nonprofit research organization that surveyed doctors from across the country to identify the most highly regarded hospitals and medical facilities in the nation.
The poll, which collected 140,000 ratings of hospitals, listed St. Joseph’s Hospital as the most highly rated hospital in the Tampa Bay area with the next closest facilities being in Sarasota and Orlando.
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