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5 Misconceptions about Cyber Liability Exposures

April 12, 2017

There are many misinterpretations about cyber liability exposures. Are you comfortable that you understand and are covered for cyber liability exposures? These five misconceptions are the biggest mistakes organizations can make. Cyber breaches are mostly a result of foreign offshore…

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Ransomware: A Blackmail Security Breach

April 7, 2017

According to an article written on January 30, 2017 by the Managing Editor of The Cyber Security Source, Ransomware attacks quadrupled in 2016 and are anticipated to double that in 2017. Many of these risks came after a staff member…

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Keep a Handle on Your Practice’s Social Media

March 30, 2017

For better or worse, social media has become a huge part of our daily routines. The medical world has been hesitant to engage through social media, in part, because of patient confidentiality. Now, patients want to see the medical field…

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Tax Season is the Reason for Cyberattacks

March 23, 2017

It appears that the 2017 tax year is going to be exactly like 2016’s, if not worse, with cybercriminals targeting small to medium-size organizations. Here is how the extremely simple process works: An HR department or their Payroll staff receives…

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Avoid the Rising Insurance Premiums

March 17, 2017

Medical malpractice insurance coverage rates are predicted to rise in the near future, except for the Emerald Coast Medical Association malpractice insurance program members. An article, Physicians Should Prepare for Increase in Malpractice Premiums Written by Vanessa Orr, posted in…

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Credit Business Services, Inc. Enters Partnership with ECMA

January 3, 2017

Emerald Coast Medical Association is proud to announce that Credit Business Services, Inc. will be joining the short list of preferred partners that are recommended to their members. Credit Business Services, Inc. is the foremost debt collection agency and strategic…

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Summer Allergies

December 30, 2016

→How Do They Affect Me? While summer is promising warm weather, lots of sunny days on the beach, and beautiful flowers, for people with allergies or asthma, it’s a season of sneezing, watery eyes, and difficulty breathing. Allergies in Florida…

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Scope Of Practice

December 28, 2016

→Shortage Of Primary Care Physicians Dr. Alan Harmon, the president of the Florida Medical Association, shares his insight on the proposed legislation that would allow advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNPs) to prescribe medication without any physician’s supervision. His expertise and…

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A Vaccine

December 26, 2016

→To Reconsider Many parents chose not to vaccinate their kids because of various beliefs and cultural differences. However, doctors urge them to reconsider one particular vaccine. A vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV). Every year thousands of people get affected by…

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Ebola Virus

December 23, 2016

→Facts vs. Fears You’ve heard the expression, “We are fearful of the unknown” – right? So many times people are afraid of things they know nothing about, and when they take the time to research for more information, only then…

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Stroke Prevention

December 19, 2016

→Proper Management & Surveillance of Carotid Disease Most know doctors prescribe a healthy diet, at least 30 minutes of exercise, limiting alcohol, no smoking, and regular checkup for a healthy heart and overall well-being. And yet a stroke is ranked…

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Vaccinate Your Baby

December 14, 2016

→For Your Baby’s Health and Your Neighbor’s Health Too! You are going to have a baby. Congratulations! Expectant parents read books, talk to friends and family, and they do everything to prepare for delivery so their newborn can have a…

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Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center
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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