Physicians and practice managers: Is your practice ready for Medicare Payment Reform (MACRA)? Do you know the newest info on Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program and data exchange? If not, join us for the Health IT Boot Camp! CommunityHealth IT and partners are presenting a concentrated course on what you need to know about the EHR Incentive Program and MACRA, the Florida Health Information Exchange, and practical local solutions […]
Central Healthy Start and Healthy Start of North Central Florida have released the Summer 2016 issue of A Healthy Start. Readers can expect to learn valuable information on topics such as the different stages of pregnancy, breastfeeding and immunizations. Designed for pregnant women and mothers of children up to three years old, the bulletins are published twice a year by WellFlorida Council and Healthy Start. Bulletins will be distributed to pediatricians, hospitals and clinics across 16 counties. There is also a Spanish version available. PDF versions […]
Alachua County parents and guardians of children age 5 and under are invited to take a survey about services for children in the county. Parent/guardian survey participants will have the opportunity to win a $50 VISA gift card. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes. Healthcare providers, day care workers and other organizations and businesses that provide services to children age 5 and under are also encouraged to take a survey to help determine the needs of children in Alachua County and how they are currently being met. The […]
The North Central Florida Health Care Coalition (NCFHCC) is teaming up with other local medical organizations to bring you the Cybersecurity and Highly Infectious Disease Summit on May 26th in Palatka, Florida. At the event, individuals will get the chance to learn from an array of experts and participate in a Homeland Security tabletop exercise on cybersecurity and medical surge.
The event will include two speakers from UF Health Shands who will go in depth into Ebola planning and response.
Also on the agenda, The President and CEO […]
Health Information Technology (HIT) is a great way for service providers and patients to electronically share necessary health information. However, many rural communities in Florida lack financial and technical resources to implement HIT within their practices.
Fortunately, the Rural Health Partnership of North Central Florida (RHP) developed CommunityHealth IT to create a solution to this problem. This organization helps rural providers understand the benefits, risks and opportunities of HIT while providing the means to invest in HIT programs. CommunityHealth IT is supported by partners throughout […]
CommunityHealth IT’s leadership serves as the official Health IT advisors for the national Professional Association of Health Care Office Management (PAHCOM). PAHCOM has been working as the premier course of support and resources for managers and administrators of small healthcare practices throughout the country since 1988. Working with PAHCOM, CommunityHealth IT developed the Health Information Technology Certified Manager for Physician Practice, which is […]
WellFlorida Council was recently awarded a Gold ADDY and the Larry Edwards Public Service Award by the Gainesville chapter of the American Advertising Foundation (AAF). The awards are for a public service campaign for the Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Program (MIECHV). Jill Dygert, Art Director and Communications Manager of WellFlorida, is credited with the creative direction, graphic design […]
The Florida Rural Health Association (FRHA) is holding its 22nd Annual Rural Health Educational Summit on April 28 and 29 at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront in St. Petersburg, Florida. At the event, individuals and organizations will have the opportunity to join in advocacy for assurance of affordable healthcare for Floridians.
The keynote address will focus on Leadership Equity: The Key to Improving Population Health. Topics will focus on rural impacts from the recent Florida Legislative Session, oral health, and improving population health. Sessions include: […]
Starting in January 2016, providers and patients on MyHealthStory and in the Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) can efficiently exchange patient information, securely and privately. MyHealthStory and TRMC are working towards building a network of Health Information Exchange that will serve patients and travelers along the I-75 corridor and plan to include Department of Defense healthcare providers. Experts in […]
The Florida Health Information Exchange (HIE) allows healthcare providers to securely exchange health information. Offering patient look up, direct messaging and event notification services, it is enhancing the way healthcare providers exchange information.
By joining the network established through Community Health IT’s MyHealthStory, users gain access to the Florida HIE and the eHealth Exchange. The eHealth Exchange is a group […]
