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AMA Announces Update to COVID-19 Vaccine CPT Codes

Jul 31, 2021 at 03:08 am by pj

New provisional code created for potential third dose of Pfizer vaccineThe American Medical Association (AMA) today announced that the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT.... Read More
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AdventHealth Central Florida Moves to Black Status

Jul 31, 2021 at 03:00 am by pj

Number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients continues to surge Doctors say many patients are ‘young’ and ‘healthy’ and express regret over not getting va.... Read More
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Summer for Seniors Beach Day

Jul 31, 2021 at 02:40 am by pj

  Summer for Seniors is hosting its first ever Beach Day   Summer for Seniors - Beach Day   August 6 2021 starting at 9:30 AM at S.... Read More
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Cleveland Clinic Weston to Offer COVID Vaccines on Saturday, July 31st

Jul 29, 2021 at 05:15 pm by pj

  To help curb the rise in the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Cleveland Clinic’s Weston hospital will offer the COVID-19 vaccine to the public.... Read More
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AdventHealth Central Florida Reaches 1,000 COVID-19 Patients, A New High Since the Start of the Pandemic

Jul 29, 2021 at 04:34 pm by pj

  Doctors say no end in sight to current surge; about 94% of hospitalized patients are unvaccinated   AdventHealth reached a new high on Thursday with about 1,000.... Read More
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Free COVID Testing Resumes in Marion County

Jul 29, 2021 at 02:31 pm by pj

    OCALA —The Department of Health in Marion County is announcing that free, county-sponsored drive-through COVID-19 testing will be starting next week at t.... Read More
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New Lifelike Hologram Tech Expands UCF Students’ Skills in Patient Care

Jul 29, 2021 at 02:27 pm by pj

The first use of hologram patients will increase the variety of different diagnoses students can learn from in a “true-to-life” form&.... Read More
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FDA Approves First Interchangeable Biosimilar Insulin Product for Treatment of Diabetes

Jul 29, 2021 at 10:00 am by pj

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first interchangeable biosimilar insulin product, indicated to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients.... Read More
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Unraveling the Mysterious Mutations That Make Delta the Most Transmissible Covid Virus Yet

Jul 28, 2021 at 05:49 pm by pj

By Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News Upon first inspection, the mutations in the highly contagious delta covid variant don’t look that worrisome. For starters,.... Read More
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Elective Surgeries Postponed Until Further Notice, COVID Hospitalizations Across Brevard at All Time High

Jul 28, 2021 at 04:21 pm by pj

  TITUSVILLE — As the coronavirus continues to resurge in Brevard and the number of COVID positive patients needing hospitalization and visiting the emergency.... Read More
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The Pandemic Made Telemedicine an Instant Hit. Patients and Providers Feel the Growing Pains.

Jul 27, 2021 at 10:18 pm by pj

  By Hannah Norman, Kaiser Health News  Crystal Joseph pays for two telemedicine video services to ensure that her small therapy practice in Silver Spring, Ma.... Read More
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Volusia County Medical Society No Cost CME

Jul 27, 2021 at 07:00 pm by pj

  Telemedicine to Telehealth: Trends and Emerging Risks   1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™   Explore the challenges and risks associate.... Read More
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Blue-Green Algae Bloom Caution Issued for Lake Emerald Upgraded

Jul 27, 2021 at 07:00 pm by pj

The Florida Department of Health in Orange County has upgraded the recent health caution for Lake Emerald to a Health Alert due to the presence of harmful&.... Read More
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Orlando Health Hospitals Earn Best Hospital and High Performing Hospital Recognition from U.S. News & World Report

Jul 27, 2021 at 02:58 pm by pj

  Hospitals receive high marks locally, across the state, in cardiovascular procedures and other specialties.   Orlando Health hospitals have been recognized as B.... Read More
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Genese Hendrickson, Mark Carroll, Shannon Hastings, and Dan Abeling join Perigon Health 360 Executive Team

Jul 27, 2021 at 02:18 pm by pj

  Group of experienced and respected professionals are helping to reshape the Precision Digital Pharmacy business The recent formation of Perigon Health 360 brings toge.... Read More
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Jenenne Hollister Named to SIA 40 Under 40 in Staffing List

Jul 27, 2021 at 02:05 pm by pj

  Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions, has named Jenenne Hollister, Vice President of Financial Operations at Medica.... Read More
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U.S. News & World Report Names AdventHealth Orlando Best in Metro

Jul 27, 2021 at 01:57 pm by pj

  AdventHealth Orlando has been recognized as a Best Hospital for 2021-22 by U.S. News & World Report. The annual Best Hospitals rankings and ratings, now.... Read More
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6 Florida Congressional Districts Named as Having Highest Prevalence of Alzheimer’s in Black and Latino Americans

Jul 27, 2021 at 12:23 pm by pj

  New data brief highlights 41 congressional districts with highest prevalence of Alzheimer’s among Black and Latino Americans in the nation   MIAMI - .... Read More
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AdventHealth Central Florida Adjusting Surgery Schedules for Covid-19 Surge

Jul 26, 2021 at 11:14 am by pj

  AdventHealth’s Central Florida Division continues to see a significant and swift increase in COVID-19 cases in its hospitals throughout Orange, Osceola, Seminole.... Read More
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HHS Issues Revised Notice of Reporting Requirements and Reporting Timeline for Recipients of Provider Relief Fund Payments 

Jul 26, 2021 at 10:50 am by pj

  On Friday, June 11, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) finally released the&nb.... Read More