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Monday, May 11, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Floridians complain about non-compliant businesses » The News Service of Florida By NSF Staff Floridians have filed more than 2,200 complaints to the state over the pas...
Friday, May 8, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) New Rule Aims to Prevent Infected Patients from Going Back to Nursing Homes » Patients who have been in a Florida hospital with COVID-19 won't be allowed to be discharged to nursing homes or other lon...
Wednesday, April 22, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Coronavirus pandemic leads to shortage of materials needed for kidney dialysis » The New York Times (4/18, A1, Abelson, Fink, Kulish, Thomas) reported physicians say there is a shortage of materials...
Thursday, April 16, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) What is the Real Impact on Health Insurer’s Due to the COVID-19 Crisis? » Content Provided by: AHealthcareZ...
Thursday, April 16, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) AMA urges state leaders to take action » AMA urges state leaders to take action to protect access to health care during and after the pandemic...
Thursday, April 16, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Attestation Portal is Open for Physicians that Received Relief Funding from CARES Act: » Physicians must Attest Within 30 Days of Payment Content Provided by: Department of Heal...
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) RPA Urges Hospitals, Insurers to Dismiss Policies Limiting Emergent Care Provided to ESRD Patients » Content Provided by RPA On April 15, RPA sent a letter to national organizations representing hospitals an...
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) ABIM Extends MOC Requirements Deadline to 2021 » ABIM has announced that any nephrologist who is currently certified and has a Maintenance of Certification (MOC) requireme...
Monday, April 13, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Billions Going To Hospitals Based On Medicare Billings, Not COVID-19 » Content Provided by: Health News Florida Probably few hospital systems need the emergency federal grants announced t...
Monday, April 13, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Hospital Groups Backs Ventilator Guidelines » The News Service of Florida By Christine Sexton TALLAHASSEE --- As Florida approaches an expected peak in the numbe...
Saturday, March 21, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Clarification on Executive Order 20-72 on Non-essential Elective Medical Procedures » ...
Saturday, March 21, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Gov. DeSantis Issues Executive Order on Non-essential Elective Medical Procedures » Clarification on Executive Order 20-72 on Non-essential Elective Medical Procedures Gov...
Friday, March 20, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Small Business Administration Opens COVID-19 Economic Injury Loans to Florida Small Businesses » Applications will be accepted by qualified for-profit, privately held small businesses that maintain a place of business i...
Thursday, March 19, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Two COVID-19 Updates: Elective Surgeries/Catastrophic Health Coverage » Two COVID-19 Updates: Elective Surgeries and Non-Essential Procedures Recommendations and Catastrophic Health Coverage FAQ...
Thursday, March 19, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Congress Passes H.R. 6201: Families First Coronavirus Response Act » On March 18, 2020, Congress passed H.R. 6201: Families First Coronavirus Response Act-a relief package that, among other t...
Thursday, March 19, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) DOH Permits Use Of Telehealth For Prescribing Controlled Substance » DOH PERMITS USE OF TELEHEALTH FOR PRESCRIBING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE FOR EXISTING PATIENTS DURING EMERGENCY DECLARATION F...
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Florida Blue increases virtual health access as latest response to COVID-19 » FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2020 Media contact: Toni Woods, Sr. Media Relations Manager 904-905-3158 –...
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) President Trump Expands Telehealth Benefits for Medicare Beneficiaries During COVID-19 Outbreak » President Trump Expands Telehealth Benefits for Medicare Beneficiaries During COVID-19 Outbreak CMS O...
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Medicaid Coverage of Services During the State of Emergency Related to COVID-19 » Florida Medicaid Health Care Alert: March 16, 2020 Provider Type(s)...
Thursday, March 12, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention Concerning COVID-19 in Dialysis Facilities » Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention Concerning Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Dialysis Facilities &...
Thursday, March 12, 2020 (0 Comments - view/add) From the CDC: COVID-19 Guidance for Healthcare Facilities » Steps Healthcare Facilities Can Take Now to Prepare for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) The true impact...
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