A new study suggests that Medicare’s 5-year-old prescription drug plan is keeping seniors out of hospitals and nursing homes, saving the federal program an estimated $12 billion a year in those costs. The savings only offset a portion of the $55 billion a year the government spends on Medicare Part D, as the drug plan [...]

CHICAGO — A new study suggests that Medicare’s 5-year-old prescription drug plan is keeping seniors out of hospitals and nursing homes, saving the federal program an estimated $12 billion a year in those costs. The savings only offset a portion of the $55 billion a year the government spends on Medicare Part D, as the [...]

      ORLANDO, Fla. — After years of planning and building, the Walt Disney Pavilion at Florida Hospital for Children officially opened Wednesday. The new facility offers medical care coupled with the sight and sounds of Disney. Florida Hospital has been treating children for decades, but the new Walt Disney Pavilion is just for [...]

OCOEE, Fla. — Officials with Health Central Hospital in Ocoee announced Wednesday that they’ll work to join forces with a larger health care provider. Hospital officials said increased pressure with federal health reform led to the decision, as well as the need to keep pace with improved technology and best physicians. Health Central has been [...]