By Kathy Hargreaves, CPA/CFP/CPC & Dawn Morgan, CPA COVID has been a disrupter for change everywhere and it has permanently altered our expectations about the way physicians, and other providers, approach the delivery of health care. When the virus was recognized as a critical threat, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued a mandate which closed, or … Read more
Chronic pain, or discomfort, exacts a heavy toll on overall health. As the months turn to years, and little relief is found, patients suffer both physically, and emotionally, with often dire mental health consequences. As a young boy, Dr. C. Randall Harrell witnessed the daily suffering of his mother and watched as that suffering was … Read more
About 4 in 10 American adults reported symptoms of anxiety, or depression, in January of 2021. By comparison, only one in ten adults reported such symptoms before the coronavirus era, from January to June 2019. As more working Americans are affected by their mental health, they are protected by robust legislation that criminalizes employment discrimination. … Read more
Even through the fog of uncertainty, created by a global pandemic, they still see those friends and family members enduring a breast cancer journey. Even amid all the tumult of 2020, they’re still touched by the opportunity to make a positive difference in our community and move us towards a world without breast cancer. Even … Read more
Many an organization, or individual, can claim to be on the cutting edge of their field or industry. How many of them can back up that claim? Shriners Hospitals for Children can. As society deepens its understanding of the genetic bases of addiction, mental health conditions and diseases, Shriners is serving its young patients with … Read more
For individuals and businesses, health is always a vital concern, but the current context makes affordable health care a primary focus. For those in the industry, it’s never been a better time to fix “a broken system,” as Steve Presser, president and chief operating officer of BeniComp, says. BeniComp, for “benefits and compensation,” is a … Read more
Tampa Bay cardiologist, Dr. Robert Sanchez was elected to the American Heart Association Southeast Board of Directors. Sanchez, who sits on the Tampa Bay Metro Board of Directors, will also serve on the regional board during the Association’s 2020-21 fiscal year. “I am honored to serve as a board member and I look forward to … Read more
The pandemic presented unique challenges for those stricken with cancer. Medical resources are increasingly channeled toward those with COVID-19. Oncology patients can find themselves lost in the shuffle. Vital appointments may be rescheduled; treatments are being delayed. Quarantine protocols can make it difficult for the family to visit hospitalized loved ones. Throughout all these challenges, … Read more
Despite rising societal awareness and understanding, in many rooms, mental health is still the elephant in the room. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, almost one in five American adults’ lives with a mental illness. Depression alone costs the U.S. economy $210.5 billion annually, according to the Center for Workplace Mental Health. For … Read more
Florida Blue announced several changes to its policies during the COVID-19 crisis. The changes are in an effort to combat the spread of the virus while minimizing barriers to testing and treatment, according to a statement. “We are also leading efforts to support individuals and communities across Florida and to protect the safety and stability … Read more
