Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Announce Two Mergers

The jury’s still out for primary prevention

Just like the phrase “take two aspirin and call me in the morning” implies, acetylsalicylic acid is a medical mainstay, one of the world’s most frequently prescribed and least expensive drugs...

Florida Hospital for Children doubles in size; other projects moving forward

Comments due mid-February for Sunshine Act proposed rule change on physician payments

FHCI Board Chair Ed Gilbert brings direction via leadership skills to important role

OCOEE—After a delay that prompted rumors the deal may have been nullified, the $177 million sale of Health Central to Orlando Health will become official by the end of March, and a new name will be unfurled for the hospital’s 60th anniversary: Orlando Health Central...

How does one manage risk when writing orders is done by multiple healthcare providers, or as some risk managers call it “too many cooks in the kitchen?” ...

How to Have Better Vision for your Practice

ORLANDO—Brown fat burns energy; white fat settles in.

That truth represents a major finding in a recent study concerning the impact of orexin in weight control at the Sanford-Burnham Institute for Medical Research at Lake Nona...

Amid continuing uncertainty and concern surrounding healthcare reform, potential cuts to federal funding and the search for sustainable reimbursement methodologies, Press Ganey’s 2011 Pulse Report uncovered a little good news … providing quality patient care increases profitability...

OVIEDO - There is no doubt about it, said Virgil Davila; robotics has revolutionized gynecological surgery. But, like so many technological advances, accessibility has outpaced ability, and that concerns Davila...

Surgeon, Orlando Orthopedic Center

Jeffrey Rosen will tell you that one of the most formidable challenges of his life has been to strike a balance between the demands of his career as an orthopedic surgeon, and the demands of his family. Now, at age 58, the father of four grown children can say with confidence that his biggest challenge also is his biggest success.

Orlando Health recognized nationally for patient discharge programs

Right out of the gate, Orlando Health was recognized nationwide for its successes in Transition Services, only a year after the healthcare system launched the program. VHA Inc., a national network of not-for-profit healthcare organizations, selected the organization’s model to serve as a roadmap to others.

Don’t let vaccination controversy impede progress, expert says

Earlier this year, following a debate among candidates seeking the Republican nomination for president of the United States, Rep. Michele Bachmann, R- Minn., blurted out on national television that she thought the vaccine used to ward off cancer-causing human papillomavirus posed a physical threat to the pre-teen girls for whom it is intended.

FCS continues growth as nation’s leading privately-owned oncology practice

In an era of much uncertainty in healthcare, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is experiencing the most rapid growth in the company’s nearly 30-year history.

Using the scientific method to address non-clinical risk management issues concerning incident reports

Physicians First CEO Leslie Witkin to host 2012 Healthcare Policy & Coding Update conferences

As of Jan. 1, physicians who haven’t upgraded their computer system while also not working with an outside agency capable of utilizing HIPAA 5010 won’t get paid—by any payer. The change marks one of many significant adjustments hitting physician practices in 2012.

The Downside of Upcoding

Critics say list is skewed of hospitals named top performers on key quality measures

The big boys aren’t necessarily thrilled about the Joint Commission’s first-ever list of top performing hospitals on key quality measures.

Experts weigh in on challenges of anesthetizing the elderly

Women’s Care Florida, OB & GYN Specialists

ORLANDO - For a physician who specializes in using a robot to perform surgeries, Marnique Jones’ approach to patient care is anything but mechanical.

After retiring from longtime post, Buck Brown, MD, will step into another vital role

Florida’s chief economic developer ready for significant growth in life sciences sector

Improving quality amid ongoing budget battles

When asked what keeps long term care providers awake at night, Greg Crist, vice president of public affairs for the American Health Care Association (AHCA), succinctly stated, “Reimbursements.”

FDA working to tackle the program

With three months left to go in 2011, the federal Food and Drug Administration reported that it had already seen a record number of drug shortages, mostly sterile injectables.

Buck Brown, MD, turned down two MLB offers to pursue medical career

Using the scientific method to address non-clinical risk management issues

St. Augustine neurosurgeon represents 135^th FMA president

LONGWOOD -- Thomas Kelley grew up thinking he might become an actor or singer. Lucky for his patients, Kelley found his professional mojo in medicine, not the movies or music.

Literature review says no

When Terry Clyburn, MD, set out last year to review the literature on elderly falls in acute-care settings, he expected to find overwhelming evidence that seniors fall in hospitals

Seminole High School’s Academy of Health Careers continues to provide a solid foundation for future health professionals

In the fall of 1994, visionary leaders in the Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) system launched the Academy of Health Careers at Seminole High School with its first group of ninth grade students.

Stevens & Stevens’ Mike Pipitone discusses electronic conversion challenges, solutions

CNS Healthcare leads clinical research industry in research, patient care

Behind the walls of a seemingly average doctors’ office is a dynamic clinical research team that leads the nation in research and patient care.

Navigating the muddy waters of “informed consent”

ADRC’s annual caregiver conference highlights dementia care pioneer Naomi Feil

How Keeping Track Will Keep You Paid

Due to economical hardships our world faces today, more people are losing their health insurance and thus creating more self-pay patients.

ONsite Mammography providing extra income stream to OB/GYN practices

Most of us have driven by a strip center, or condo development and thought to ourselves, “that doesn’t make sense?”

Odds are it didn’t.

Physician Associates Takes Proactive Measures to Enhance Access to Care and PCMHs in Central Florida

Between Aug. 1 and Oct. 15, Orlando-based Physician Associates will add 15 primary care physicians (PCPs) and six neighborhood offices ...

CAPI Hosts Leadership Development Seminar Followed By Fall Medical Conference on September 24

The Importance of Proper Consultation Notes

JACKSONVILLE—At issue is failure of the consultation process. The solution: in all hospitals and physicians’ offices, the consultation process should be conducted in line with professional standards and expectations.

Annual ADRC “Black Tie” Event Promises Fun, Laughs and Money for Community Caregiver Programs

U.S. News & World Report Scores Southern Hospitals among National Rankings

Medical director for Hematology/Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center @ South Seminole Hospital

LONGWOOD - A confrontation with death inspired the life of Asad Sheikh.

Suicide Among Veterans Increasing

“If you are having thoughts of harming yourself, press 8.”

New SCMS President Addresses Member Concerns Regarding Tumultuous Industry Change

LAKE MARY—Thomas Kelley, MD, a family medicine physician practicing at South Seminole Primary Care in Longwood, is moving into the fourth ...

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