Delray Medical Center Introduces Next Generation, Non-Invasive Treatment for Movement Disorders
Delray Medical Center recently announced the acquisition of the Exablate Prime system, a state-of-the-art technology that offers incisionless treatment for movement disorders such as essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease. This advanced platform utilizes focused ultrasound guided by MRI to precisely target and remove affected areas in the brain, providing patients with a non-invasive surgery option. “We are committed to bringing the latest medical innovations to our community,” said Heather Havericak, CEO of Delray Medical Center. “The Exablate Prime system enhances our ability to provide top-tier, non-invasive treatment options for patients suffering from debilitating movement...
The Evolution of Physician-Led Organizations in Healthcare
Throughout my 40 years of experience as a healthcare attorney and advisor, I have witnessed significant transformations in the business of medicine. Perhaps one of the most telling examples is the rise, fall, and evolution of Independent Practice Associations (IPAs), network models, and Management Services Organizations (MSOs). These structures embody how physicians and entrepreneurs have adapted to the complex and, at times, unforgiving healthcare landscape. Their development underscores a single truth I’ve consistently observed—success in the business of healthcare is not just about vision but about execution. The Birth of IPAs and Early Ambitions In the 1990s, IPAs emerged as a solution...
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A devastating nerve disease stalks a mountain village
Neurologists have grappled with a cluster of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis cases in France, where a fondness for a toxic wild mushroom may hold the answer The road switches back and forth again and again as it climbs into Montchavin, perched in the French Alps at 4,100 feet above sea level. The once-sleepy mountainside village, developed into a ski resort in the 1970s, is dotted with wooden chalet-style condo buildings and situated in the midst of a vast downhill complex known as Paradiski, one of the world’s largest. Well known to skiers and alpinistes, Montchavin also has grabbed the attention of medical researchers as the site of a highly unusual cluster of a devastating neurological...
Miami Herbert’s Business of Health Care Conference: A Glimpse Into the Future
The Miami Herbert Business School’s annual Business of Health Care Conference, entitled Post Election, on January 24, 2025, promises to be an unmissable event for professionals, innovators, and thought leaders in the health sector. Hosted at the University of Miami, this conference will bring together an impressive roster of speakers who are industry leaders across various facets of healthcare—from policy to management to technological innovation. These distinguished experts will provide insights into the most pressing issues and transformative trends shaping the future of healthcare today. Speakers The conference will feature speakers who are renowned for their accomplishments and...
