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Walgreens Becoming the New Leader in the Consumer Health Market

January 25, 2019

Walgreens and Microsoft are teaming up to become the most efficient consumer health market available. The two powerhouse companies are going to bring new technology and retail innovations to alter the healthcare delivery space. This multi-year agreement is being aimed…

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The Improvement of AI’s Application in Healthcare

January 18, 2019

Artificial intelligence beat out a professional looking for precancerous changes in the cervix. The National Cancer Institute designed the AI’s algorithm for low-resource areas. The machine was given around 60,000 images from a study done in the 1990s in Costa…

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Government Shutdown & Healthcare

January 11, 2019

The government shutdown between President Trump’s administration and congressional Democrats regarding funding of the “border wall” leaves many with questions regarding its immediate impact on changing current healthcare systems. While the ongoing partial government shutdown leaves the majority of the…

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Social Determinants of Health Influence in 2018

January 4, 2019

Social determinants of health (SDOH) started becoming more mainstream of a concern for the greater healthcare system in 2018. An individual’s socioeconomic status can put their health at risk. Locally, this has become even more apparent since Hurricane Michael hit…

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FDA Moves Forward With New Technology

December 7, 2018

  Recently the Food and Drug Administration has been planning to make changes to its medical device clearance process. These changes they are planning on implementing would mean they would rely far less on older predicate devices so that they…

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Should Doctors “Stay in Their Lane..”?

November 30, 2018

  A recent uproar in the media was the National Rifle Association telling doctors in a tweet to “stay in their lane” when addressing the issue of gun violence. As you know, doctors see the aftermath of gun violence; you…

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CMS Modifies Proposed Changes to E/M Codes

November 9, 2018

Emerald Coast Medical Association aims to keep our members up to date on the newest legal changes. CMS listened to doctors and decided to delay any changes to codes for Medicare patient visits until 2021. According to the Centers for…

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Post Hurricane Member Resources

November 2, 2018

Free Loaner Copy Machines CPC Office Technologies is offering loaner copiers at no charge for 90 days to any companies affected by the hurricane. If your business or a business that you know of was affected, please let us know. Kayla Obert…

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Hurricane Michael Recovery: Physician Resources

October 29, 2018

Listed Here are Resources Available for Physicians in Bay County and Surrounding Areas Last Updated: 07/18/2019 MEDICAL OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE Office space for rent – 3500 sq feet on Jenks Ave available in September. Contact Stephanie Parrish 850-866-5223 MEDICAL EQUIPMENT…

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Easing Restriction on Medication-Assisted Addiction Treatment

October 5, 2018

The Department of Health and Human Services and the Drug Enforcement Administration have recently been working together to increase access to medication-assisted addiction treatment (MAT). The HHS and DEA are aware that doctors able to prescribe these medications are in…

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Federal CSR Case is a Win for ACA Insurers

September 14, 2018

Tuesday, September 4th marked a big moment for providers in the Affordable Care Act, when Montana Health Co-op was awarded a win in the ongoing battle between insurers and the government over cost-sharing reduction payments (CSRs). The health cooperative, which…

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What’s Your Number? New Blood Pressure Guidelines Impact Millions

August 10, 2018

On August 1st, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology released updates to their guidelines for the prevention, detection, and management of high blood pressure. This is the first change to this guidance in 14 years and…

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David Scott Fine Jewelry
Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC
Curiosity
Danna Gracey
Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center
Hancock Bank
MedPro
Panama City Surgery Center