Are Physicians Prepared for ICD-10?
The October 1 deadline is fast approaching for the much-anticipated switch to ICD-10 coding for medical practices. According to a recent survey, only 11 percent…
Rheumatologist Dr. Nausheen Naz Joins UCF Health
Nausheen Naz, M.D., has joined UCF Health, the College of Medicine physician practice, to treat patients with diseases of the joints, muscles, bones and connective…
Health IT: A Key To Quality Care
Health IT has become foundational in medicine – from paperless records and portals that allow patients to email their physicians to technology that can show…
College Hopes To Create Practice Transformation Network For Physicians
The College of Medicine is applying for a new federal grant to create a collaborative network for physicians across Florida to improve the health of…
UCF REC Sees Similar Trend in Impact of EHRs as National Studies
Two recent studies showed that electronic health records improve medical care – a trend that regional physicians are also seeing, said Josue Rodas, executive director…
College of Medicine Shares Expertise On Electronic Health Records
Electronic health records were the topic of discussion on 90.7 News WMFE FM public radio today. As more physicians transition from paper charts to electronic…
Time Saving Electronic Health Records Save Lives
More and more Central Florida doctors are scrapping the use of bulky paper patient files for more efficient electronic records that help reduce costs and…
REC Executive Director Featured at Institute for Health Technology Transformation
Josue Rodas, executive director of the College of Medicine’s Regional Extension Center, shared his perspectives on health information technology in a featured interview with The…
UCF Health IT Professionals Receive National Certification
Two electronic health record experts from the UCF College of Medicine are among the first nationally recognized healthcare professionals to be certified in helping providers…
Local Doctors Honored for Meaningful Use of Health Technology
In an increasingly wired and digital age, more and more aspects of our lives are now “plugged in,” including the doctor’s office. The UCF College…
Running, Walking For Arthritis
Thanks to their 5K skills, UCF College of Medicine participants helped raise more than $38,000 as part of the Arthritis Foundation’s 2012 Jingle Bell Run/Walk…
College, Geisinger Form Learning Collaborative
The UCF College of Medicine has established a Learning Collaborative with Geisinger Health System, a Pennsylvania-based, not-for-profit health services organization nationally known for developing innovative…