Moving your office from fax to encrypted email Physician’s offices are under increasing pressure to produce a more efficient, compliant, and secure workflow to handle all aspects of patient communications. Industry risks, government regulations, and staffing costs drive the savvy Office Manager to continually scout out better processes for communicating critical information and building a […]
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Q&A with Toby Edwards on the Grading Process of the American College of Radiology Central Florida Health News recently spoke with Toby Edwards, director of radiology at Lake Wales Medical Center, to learn more about the facility’s recent MRI accreditation from the American College of Radiology (ACR). The accreditation will be valid for three years
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At Central Florida Media Group, we’re constantly thinking about and looking for better ways to connect with our advertisers and readers. We also recognize that for print media to thrive in a digital world it must evolve and become a more engaging version of its ancestors. In this edition of Central Florida Doctor magazine,
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Layouts and Interior Design Strategies that Curb Stress, Promote Healing Healing gardens. Aquariums. Private rooms. Descriptions for some of Central Florida’s hospitals and doctors’ offices make them sound more like five-star resorts than medical facilities. But times are changing. Building designs are becoming more tranquil – with the goal of reducing overall stress.“People are
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Many changes have been occurring in healthcare. This has resulted in changes to many practices and organizations. In the past few months we have learned that Winter Haven Hospital has joined the Baycare network. Lakeland Regional Medical Center has joined USF. Moffitt Cancer Center has aligned with UF. Many in the community are wondering
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Opening Many Doors for the Uninsured “Some people see things as they are and ask, why? Others dream things that never were and ask, why not?” ~ George Bernard Shaw Seeing the possibility of what might be in providing healthcare for all Polk County residents is exactly how Rick Renardson, Executive Director for We
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What Medical Offices Can Do to Protect Patients and Staff Identity theft. When our credit card is lost or stolen, we usually can count on our credit company as an ally. But when someone uses our medical records to tap into our insurance benefits or defraud the government, we can’t just order a new
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7 Insights into the Delicate Balance of Practicing Medicine While Running a Business Dr. Louis S. Saco is the Chief Executive Officer/Chairman of the Board at Watson Clinic LLP and Chairman of Watson Clinic Foundation, Inc. He is also a board certified and practicing gastroenterologist and an active member of the Polk County Medical Association.
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Electronic medical records are meant to save time and money, but they also can create liability issues for doctors. Reprinted with permission from American Medical News. Copyright © 2012 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. Defense attorney Catherine J. Flynn knows how electronic medical records can overwhelm — and often change — the course
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For the summer edition of Central Florida Doctor, we’re focusing on how physicians find the delicate balance of managing the business of medicine, providing excellent patient care, and fitting in a little rest and relaxation when it’s needed. We’ve spoken with doctors in large clinics, doctors practicing locum tenens, and doctors who own a
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