At the beginning of the New Year, we like to address some of the topics that are on the tip of everyone’s tongues. This edition of Central Florida Doctor addresses some of the major changes to the industry that will surely effect every aspect of our way of providing quality health care. It goes without […]
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As a New Year dawns and we prepare for the many changes that 2014 will bring to the medical industry, I wanted to take a moment to share some interesting facts that will help you run a more efficient business in the coming year. In 2013, we received some very interesting data about the sister
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In your opinion, what are some of your most recent challenges related to EMRs and how is your office overcoming it? “Implementing an EMR (electronic medical record) system has been challenging to say the least. From decision-making to actual implementation, we have been faced with challenges we never anticipated. When choosing our EMR software, since
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Dr. James Lee on Providing Personal Emergency Care When he looks back on his life years from now, what will matter most is if he left a legacy. That is what board-certified emergency medical physician Dr. James Lee sees every time he steps through the doors of the urgent care center he founded, First Care
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It’s everywhere in stores: household cleaning and personal hygiene products that tout the phrases “antibacterial” or “kills 99.9% of bacteria.” The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) states that there is currently no evidence that these products “are any more effective at preventing illness than washing with plain soap and water.” Recently, a proposed rule
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Q&A with President Dr. Arvind Soni At the closing of 2013, the Polk County Medical Association (PCMA) welcomed a new president. Dr. Arvind Soni took a few moments to share with Central Florida Doctor magazine how the PCMA plans to continue and expand its community health initiatives in the New Year. Central Florida Doctor (CFDr):
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For the 2013 edition, we published the Central Florida Physicians Directory and Medical Professional Guide at the beginning of the year. This directory is the most comprehensive database of physicians in our region, and it is an easy-to-use tool for when a physician referral is needed. Each physician in the area, which we have record
What’s Happening: Heart of Florida forges new partnership with Nemours and other medical news Under a new partnership, Nemours Children’s Hospital of Orlando is providing hospital-based pediatrician care to newborns and children at Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center in Haines City. “When a child needs to be hospitalized, it is best for the patient and
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What Healthcare Agencies Need to Know By law in Florida, healthcare agencies are tasked with the responsibility of developing a Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) in the event of an internal or external disaster. To assist plan developers, home healthcare agencies, and by association their staff and clients, the Polk County Health Department has launched
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In your opinion, what medical specialty is increasing in demand in the Florida healthcare industry? A: Primary care. Family practice physicians/primary care physicians may not traditionally have been considered a specialty, but as access to healthcare continues to expand, our state is facing a very real shortage of both primary/family care physicians and nurses. The
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