Daniel Snyder a “Perfect Fit” for CEO of the University of Miami Hospital

By Linda Leatherbury

Daniel Snyder, the new CEO of the University of Miami Hospital (UMH), is excited about his opportunity to help the 560-bed hospital achieve its vision of becoming the best university teaching hospital in the world.

Forty Years of Excellence in Health Care

By Alice Taylor

This October marked a milestone in our community’s history – the 40th anniversary of Broward Health Imperial Point (BHIP).

Patients Benefit from a Strong PCP Relationship

A South Florida senior is rushed to the emergency room because she mixed medications that are contra-indicated. Another bounced around from specialist to specialist

Publisher's Note

By Charles Felix

“How can you tell if someone has a new iPhone 5? Don’t worry they’ll let you know.” … Carol Felix

What to Do About Potential Whistleblowers at your Facility

By Anne Novick Branan, Esq.

The threat for health care providers of qui tam actions, also known as whistleblower lawsuits, under the federal False Claims Act (“FCA”) is very real these days.

Stepping with PRIDE (Positive Results in Diversity Enhancement)

By June Bridges-Cox, M.S. Ed. CIT

The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center’s Stepping with PRIDE (Positive Results in Diversity Enhancement) Program is designed to identify individuals from diverse backgrounds

Have You Checked the Health of Your Malpractice Coverage Lately?

By Dan Reale

Many medical professionals neglect to have a regular check-up on their malpractice insurance. A check-up can be accomplished in a very short period of time

PIP Changes: Do You Know How They Affect Your Practice? Educational Tour Helps Inform Providers on Key Issues

By C. Glen Ged, Esq.

It’s been five months since the Florida Legislature’s sweeping changes to the state Personal Injury Protection statute took effect, and the feedback we’re hearing is that medical providers are still uncertain about how the reform will affect their businesses.

Suspected Child Abuse: When Should Healthcare Providers Report It?

By Rebecca Jarratt Davis

ALWAYS. According to the Florida Department of Children and Families website, over one million children are the victims of child abuse and neglect each year^1.

Year-End Tax Update: The World as We Know It Is About to Change

By Michele Lipson

Despite all of the uncertainty surrounding the Fiscal Cliff (the possible expiration of the 2003 tax cuts on December 31), one thing remains sure: we will all still have to pay taxes.