Author: Dorron Blumberg

During the October 23, 2018 Miami-Dade County Commission Meeting, Commissioner Barbara Jordan honored Dade County Medical Association (DCMA) President, Dr. Barbara Montford as the first African-American female President of the Dade County Medical Association (DCMA).

 

Adults Need to be Vaccinated to Create Community-Wide “Herd” Immunity

 

On his 1-month birthday, Benjamin Kruse began showing symptoms of a cold. He developed respiratory congestion and was taken to the pediatrician. Suspecting a viral infection, the doctor sent the family home to manage Ben’s symptoms and asked to see him in three days. That same night, things took a turn for the worse – Ben’s congestion intensified, he began to vomit and his breathing failed.   

Proposed rule would strengthen the popular system for private health insurance plans to provide Medicare coverage, increase plan flexibility to offer telehealth benefits, and improve coordination for dual-eligible beneficiaries 

 

In a proposed rule issued today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) took action to build upon the Administration’s ongoing efforts to modernize the Medicare Advantage and Part D programs, which provide seniors with Medicare health and prescription drug coverage through private plans. The changes proposed today would allow plans to cover additional telehealth benefits and would make other much-needed updates, including for individuals who are eligible for Medicare Advantage special needs plans. 

 

HOT TOPICS IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

November 8-9, 2018

 

– For Families & Professionals –

 

We are excited to announce Florida’s Voice on Developmental Disabilities’ annual conference HOT TOPICS IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES is now open for registration!

 

November 8th and 9th, 2018 at the Renaissance Hotel, Boca Raton

 

We have a fabulous lineup of speakers and topics, you won’t want to miss it!!

 

You can register to attend for one or both days, and there are sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities as well!!

 

Florida Medical Center proudly honors DAISY Award winner, Todd Howard. 

As an ICU nurse at Florida Medical Center, Todd Howard, RN is recognized for striving to make a difference one patient at a time. This nomination is a testament to his hard work. 

Todd works in the ICU at FMC. He received the Daisy Award for his compassion, kindness and patience.  He ensures that both the patient, and the patient’s family, receive exceptional care