Author: Dorron Blumberg

On June 26, 2021, the Florida state of emergency due to COVID-19 expired, and temporary emergency order 20-002 (along with others) lapsed and expired as well. In response, The Florida Department of Health issued an email update to registrants on July 1, 2021 advising licensed and registered healthcare providers that as a result of the expiration of the temporary emergency order “controlled substance prescribers are [now] required to conduct an in-person physical examination to issue a renewal prescription for a controlled substance.” Meaning controlled substances may no longer be prescribed using telehealth services.

July 7, 2021 – Penfund, an independent provider of junior capital to North American middle market companies, announced the completion of a second lien debt and equity co-investment in Gastro Health, LLC (“Gastro Health” or the “Company”). Penfund is the lead investor for a new US$90 million second lien credit facility and also invested US$10 million in equity, both of which supported the acquisition of Gastro Health by OMERS Private Equity (“OPE”).

 Level I Children’s Surgery Verification distinguishes Joe DiMaggio’s Surgery Center for providing multidisciplinary, high-quality, patient-centered care to patients 

July 7 2021 – The American Medical Association (AMA) and the Satcher Health Leadership Institute (SHLI) at the Morehouse School of Medicine today announced the selection of 12 physicians as the inaugural fellows for the Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship, a new collaborative initiative empowering physician-led advocacy to advance health equity, removing barriers to optimal health for all.