August 3, 2020 - Dr. Alejandro Badia’s book Healthcare from the Trenches, published in June 2020, exposes systematic barriers that have led to skyrocketing health costs, lack of patient access and inefficient delivery of care, and comes at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic is further exacerbating weaknesses in the US Healthcare System.
August 3 2020 - The American Medical Association (AMA) today launched the #MaskUp campaign, a robust effort to normalize mask wearing in the fight against COVID-19 and to debunk myths associated with masks as physicians combat misinformation. Along with physical distancing and regularly washing hands or using hand sanitizer, wearing a mask is the easiest way to stop the spread of COVID-19. The campaign will provide messaging and guidance to patients and assets to help physicians reinforce the need for masks.
August 3 2020 - Michael Patete, MD, FACS, of Venice, Fla., was installed as 144th President of the Florida Medical Association (FMA) on Sunday, Aug. 2, during the all-virtual 2020 FMA Annual Meeting. Dr. Patete, a Board-certified otolaryngologist in private practice who also specializes in head and neck plastic surgery, has been practicing medicine for more than 30 years.
August 3, 2020 - Palmetto General Hospital is pleased to announce that it has been named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by IBM Watson Health™. This study spotlights top-performing hospitals in the United States based on a balanced scorecard of publicly available clinical, operational and patient satisfaction metrics and data.