Making Strides
Healthcare Leaders, FMA Working toward PCMH Legislation Passage in 2011
Earlier this year during the regular Florida legislative session, House Health & Family Services Policy Council Chair Ed Homan, MD, worked diligently to bring legislation to a vote for approval of adopting the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model for the state, arguably the best of four options presented to the Florida House of Representatives in a Medicaid Managed Care Evaluation by The Pacific Health Policy Group in March.
LYNNE JETER |
Health Insurers Tackle Deluge of Changes
Reform Regulations Are Kicking In Already
Healthcare reform requires changes of all stakeholders, but probably none more so than third-party payers, usually portrayed as wearing the black hat in this ongoing drama. In fact, President Obama hasn’t hesitated to cast insurers in the role of characters more worried about money than patient care.
SHARON H. FITZGERALD |
Image Sharing Moves Up a Level
New Technology Helps Save Trauma Care Resources, Costs
Diagnostic imaging has gone high tech at Orlando Health. The health organization is the first tertiary care facility in the state of Florida to use a new diagnostic image sharing platform that lets doctors view high resolution test results by computer or I-phone. The organization is primarily using the technology for trauma transfers.
DEANNA MOREY |
How Do I Rescue My Retirement?
You are asking yourself that question because you're honestly worried about your future lifestyle. A significant portion of your career achievement is represented by the accumulated assets in your 401K/IRA plans. Now you feel as if you're walking around with a target painted on your back. Tax law changes from a Federal Government desperately needing revenues are threatening to confiscate a major portion of your savings.
DON NESTOR, Certified Financial Planner |
Curbside Consults with CFMGMA
Got a Minute?
Are you finding it difficult to stay ahead of the mountain of reports, e-mails, meetings, phone calls and various daily crisis interventions? The list of demands on our time is endless and although most managers recognize the value of networking, rarely do we add it to our "To Do" List. So, why not grab a cup of coffee and give yourself ten minutes to read what some of your peers are thinking about important, current issues that affect us all. This quarter, we asked CFMGMA members to share their thoughts about the impact of the current economy and healthcare reform on their practices.
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Having Trouble Sleeping?
Sleep is an important part of your overall health.
Sleep disorders are usually easy to treat. However, if left untreated they can increase related health risks. You may recognize some of the symptoms of sleep disorders...
Rahul Dewan, MD |
Valuing a Medical Practice
As much as assuring investors of a healthy return after the sale, getting a proper, independent valuation of your medical practice can set the stage for its survival over the long run.
LAURA WILLIAMS-TRACY |
Amendment 4: Higher Taxes, Fewer Jobs, More Lawsuits
Amendment 4—a statewide "stimulus package" for special interest lawyers—is a grave threat to Florida's future. A comprehensive economic study by the Washington Economics Group indicates that this proposed amendment to our state constitution will imperil Florida's economy, cost tens of thousands of jobs, and force local governments to either "cut services or raise taxes".
JONATHAN MOORE |
MD Anderson Awarded $1.5 million Research Grant
The Bulk of the Funds Go Toward Bladder Cancer Research
Charles Rosser, MD, MBA, has a rare opportunity as a urologic oncologist at MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando where he splits his time between treating patients and conducting experiments on mice.
DAVID ROSENFELD |
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