Law pushed by Benaquisto calls for equal coverage for cancer oral medications
Source: The Naples Daily News
Naples :: FL :: USA | updated 2013-05-12 16:30:30 -0700 | health-news
A bill that nearly didn't survive the 2013 legislative session could mean big savings for cancer patients across Florida. The Cancer Treatment Fairness Act sponsored in the state Senate by Sen. Lizbeth Benacquisto, R-Fort Myers, and in the House by...
SEC launches probe into Naples-based HMA
Source: The Naples Daily News
Naples :: FL :: USA | updated 2013-05-02 15:38:54 -0700 | health-news
The Securities and Exchange Commission has launched an investigation into a Naples-based hospital operator. Health Management Associates Inc. on Thursday disclosed it had recently received a subpoena from the SEC, requesting information about its accounting practices.
NCH files objection to Lee Memorial's proposed south Lee hospital
Source: The Naples Daily News
Naples :: FL :: USA | updated 2013-05-01 16:39:07 -0700 | health-news
Dr. Allen Weiss, NCH President and CEO, on NewsMakers 04-14-13. The NCH Healthcare System is objecting to Lee Memorial Health System's proposal to build an 80-bed hospital in south Lee County, according to NCH's filing to the state late Wednesday....
It's Your Business: NCH's Weiss receives leadership award
Source: The Naples Daily News
Naples :: FL :: USA | updated 2013-05-01 04:07:46 -0700 | health-news
Dave Osborn Dr. Allen Weiss , president and CEO of the NCH Healthcare System, has been named among 30 U.S. recipients of the inaugural Becker's Healthcare Leadership Award. The award goes to those who have made remarkable contributions and will...
Lee oncologist who built national business wins Lifetime Achievement award
Source: The Naples Daily News
Naples :: FL :: USA | updated 2013-04-12 16:59:37 -0700 | health-news
Dr. Daniel Dosoretz and Tony Lapi were inducted in 2011 into the Lee County Business Hall of Fame. Dosoretz is president and CEO of Radiation Therapy Services and 21st Century Oncology, a network of treatment centers. Lapi is president and...
Naples foundation donates $1M to Golisano Children's Hospital
Source: The Naples Daily News
Naples :: FL :: USA | updated 2013-04-10 09:09:37 -0700 | health-news
The Naples Children & Education Foundation presented a special grant of $1 million Wednesday morning to the Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida. Foundation trustee and grant chairman Karen Scott made the presentation in the atrium of the children's hospital...
Eight health professionals, groups to be honored
Source: The Naples Daily News
Naples :: FL :: USA | updated 2013-04-09 02:44:20 -0700 | health-news
It's an achievement that most healthcare professionals rarely experience recognition from the community. But on Friday, the Daily News is honoring eight health professionals or groups as part of the Here's to Our Heroes in Healthcare awards luncheon.
Lee Memorial urges legislators to expand Medicaid
Source: The Naples Daily News
Naples :: FL :: USA | updated 2013-04-04 14:26:04 -0700 | health-news
15 p.m. lfreeman@naplesnews.com 239-263-4778 The Lee Memorial Health System wants to be clear to the state Legislature about its support for expanding insurance coverage to thousands of uninsured residents in the community. The public hospital system Thursday sent a letter...
Naples-based HMA completes deal to acquire Bayfront hospital in St. Petersburg
Source: The Naples Daily News
Naples :: FL :: USA | updated 2013-04-01 16:28:49 -0700 | health-news
Florida Health Management Associates President Alan Levine on NewsMakers 12-16-12. Naples-based hospital operator Health Management Associates Inc. has finalized its purchase of the Bayfront Medical Center in St...The deal closed Monday, with HMA now having an 80 percent interest in...
Universal Health Care shutdown to affect about 900 seniors in region
Source: The Naples Daily News
Naples :: FL :: USA | updated 2013-04-01 03:28:07 -0700 | health-news
Nearly 900 elderly Southwest Florida residents who have Medicare Advantage coverage with Universal Health Care need to switch to a new managed-care plan or accept traditional Medicare...Petersburg-based Universal Health Care was ordered into receivership for purposes of liquidation two weeks...
Study: 86,000 in region eligible for Obamacare health insurance subsidies
Source: The Naples Daily News
Naples :: FL :: USA | updated 2013-03-27 12:35:59 -0700 | health-news
Participants applaud in the East Room of the White House in Washington on Tuesday, March 23, 2010, as President Barack Obama, flanked by Macelas Owens of Seattle, left, and Rep. John Dingell, D-Mich., right, signs the health care bill. Behind...
Dial-a-Nurse Receives 2012 Best of Naples Award
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Naples :: FL :: USA | updated 2013-01-22 17:16:38 -0800 | health-news
NAPLES – Dial-a-Nurse has been selected for the 2012 Best of Naples Award in the Nursing Agency category by the Naples Award Program. Dial-a-Nurse is Naples, Florida first Home Health Agency and was established in 1978. It has been family...
Vape Electronic cigarette anywhere
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Naples :: FL :: USA | updated 2012-08-31 00:09:59 -0700 | health-news
Electronic Cigarette requires no introduction to those who are habituated with smoking. It is the latest technological advancement which has just too many health benefits. If you are not yet aware of the thing, read on! Electronic Cigarette is, first...
Two companies submit applications for Collier long-term care hospital
Source: The Naples Daily News
Naples :: FL :: USA | updated 2012-06-23 19:32:14 -0700 | business-news
Fast facts The privately held Landmark Hospitals, headquartered in Cape Girardeau, Mo., proposes a 50-bed center and is willing to commit that 2.54 percent of total patient volume would be to non-paying charity patients. In combination with Medicaid, Landmark would...
High schools to host healthcare conference
Source: The Naples Daily News
Naples :: FL :: USA | updated 2012-06-23 04:16:50 -0700 | sports-news
Collier County Public Schools' Medical Career Academies from Golden Gate and Gulf Coast high schools will host the Healthcare Horizons 2012 Conference on April 27 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hodges University in Naples. The medical academy advisory...
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