AdventHealth offers single-infusion outpatient cancer therapy using CAR T-cells
AdventHealth has begun offering a new outpatient treatment for myeloma, allowing patients to receive care with just one infusion and remain close to home.
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AdventHealth appoints new CEOs for Apopka and East Orlando campuses
AdventHealth has appointed Brad Hillmon as chief executive officer of AdventHealth Apopka and Michael Mewhirter as chief executive officer of AdventHealth East Orlando.
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Florida observes Fentanyl Awareness Day following new law targeting overdose education
The Florida Department of Health is marking Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day, an initiative established after the passage of House Bill 259 by the Florida Legislature on May 23, 2025.
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Florida requires electronic fingerprinting for all licensed physicians starting July 2025
Effective July 1, 2025, all Florida-licensed physicians will be required to complete electronic fingerprinting as part of the state’s background screening process prior to their next license renewal.
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Medicare payment bill aims to reverse physician pay cuts
Congress has introduced H.R. 879, known as the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act, which seeks to reverse a 2.83% cut in Medicare physician payments that began in January.
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Insurers announce new plan to address ongoing prior authorization challenges
On Monday, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, AHIP, and 48 insurance carriers announced a new plan to address issues related to prior authorization.
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Women leaders discuss work-life balance at statewide Jacksonville conference
Physicians from around Florida gathered in Jacksonville on April 4 for the University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville’s Women in Medicine and Science (WIMS) Leadership Conference.
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Florida medical regulations shift amid licensing changes and elimination of GME committee
Recent decisions by the Florida Board of Medicine and state lawmakers are bringing changes to how physicians are trained, licensed, and supervised in Florida.
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Florida Medical Association hosts medical students and residents for annual legislative visit day
Medical students and residents from across Florida gathered in Tallahassee this week for the annual Days at the Capitol event, organized by the Florida Medical Association (FMA).
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Florida Medical Association seeks legislative action against certain insurer payment practices
The Florida Medical Association (FMA) has announced plans to pursue legislation aimed at addressing insurance practices that it says negatively impact physicians’ revenue.
