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New Legislation Shakes Up the Florida Healthcare Landscape

(3 days ago) CS/SB 252generally prohibits business entities, including nonprofit organizations, from discriminating against individuals based on their COVID-19 or mRNA vaccine status. In addition, this bill requires the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and the Florida Department of Health … See more

https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2023/05/new-legislation-shakes-up-the-florida-healthcare-landscape

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Florida health coverage rate is better, but still lags most of US

(6 days ago) WebFlorida's health coverage rate is improving, but still lags behind most of the US. A report released Thursday showed that Florida saw improvement in 2022 in people …

https://www.wusf.org/health-news-florida/2023-09-14/florida-health-coverage-rate-improving-still-lags-behind-most-us

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These new Florida health care laws are set to hit the books Friday

(5 days ago) WebThe focus may be on the new abortion ban, but there are others affecting Medicaid, medical marijuana and telemedicine. Nearly 150 laws that Florida legislators …

https://health.wusf.usf.edu/health-news-florida/2022-06-30/these-new-florida-health-care-laws-are-set-to-hit-the-books-friday

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Florida House gives final OK to health care bills that next heads to

(5 days ago) WebThe Florida House on Thursday gave final approval to a wide-ranging health care plan that supporters say will help prepare for future population growth and fuel …

https://health.wusf.usf.edu/health-news-florida/2024-02-23/florida-house-gives-final-ok-to-health-care-bills-that-next-head-to-desantis

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Florida’s legislative session is over. How will health care change …

(8 days ago) WebHealth care was one of the biggest issues of the 2024 legislative session, culminating in the passage of the Live Healthy initiative. Reforms still leave an estimated …

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/22/florida-lawmakers-expand-doctor-training-but-again-shun-medicaid-expansion/

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Health Care Issues Among New Florida Laws Taking …

(4 days ago) WebHealth Care Issues Among New Florida Laws Taking Effect. Pharmacists will be able to play an expanded role in providing health care to patients under a new law taking effect.. More than 100 new laws will …

https://health.wusf.usf.edu/health-news-florida/2020-07-01/health-care-issues-among-new-florida-laws-taking-effect

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For Immediate Release President Passidomo - The Florida …

(6 days ago) WebSPB 7016, Health Care, by the Committee on Health Policy, led by Senator Burton, regarding growing Florida’s health care workforce, removing regulations to increase …

https://www.flsenate.gov/PublishedContent/Offices/2022-2024/President/Documents/LiveHealthyProposaltoGrowFloridasHealthCareWorkforce.pdf

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Newest Legislation Florida Department of Health

(4 days ago) WebContact Center. 850-488-0595. For a list of legislation passed impacting Florida’s health care regulation, please select the year from the menu on the left.

https://www.floridahealth.gov/licensing-and-regulation/newest-legislation/index.html

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Florida Senate committee approves 'game-changing' health care …

(3 days ago) WebThe legislative session begins Jan. 9. A state Senate committee Tuesday unanimously approved two high-profile bills that supporters say would help expand …

https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2023-12-13/florida-senate-committee-approves-game-changing-health-care-plans

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DeSantis signs bills aimed at health care access, but they do little …

(4 days ago) WebTALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis signed on Thursday the first four of six bills from a $1.1 billion package that improves health care for most Floridians who …

https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/03/21/desantis-signs-bills-aimed-health-care-access-they-do-little-help-uninsured/

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Improving Health Equity - Florida Policy

(5 days ago) WebImproving health outcomes for Black and Brown Floridians. Lawmakers in Florida should heed the call to make reducing health and health care disparities a …

https://www.floridapolicy.org/initiatives/improving-health-equity

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Report highlights racial inequities in Florida health care WUSF

(7 days ago) WebA report from the Commonwealth Fund highlights racial inequities in Florida's health care system. Florida's health care system performs much better for …

https://www.wusf.org/health-news-florida/2021-11-19/a-report-from-the-commonwealth-fund-highlights-racial-inequities-in-floridas-health-care-system

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Floridians Struggle to Afford High Healthcare - Healthcare Value …

(9 days ago) WebMoreover, addressing healthcare problems trumps other issues that Floridians want their elected representatives to work on. At the beginning of the survey, respondents were …

https://www.healthcarevaluehub.org/advocate-resources/publications/floridians-struggle-afford-high-healthcare-costs-support-range-government-solutions-across-party-lines

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Florida Voices for Health Health Care Headlines

(6 days ago) WebFlorida Voices for Health: The latest news and research on Florida health care and policy. Learn more about Florida's Medicaid and Medicare programs, prescription …

https://www.healthyfla.org/headlines

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Articles for Health Care Florida Policy Institute

(6 days ago) WebResources from Florida Policy Institute under the category of Health Care. Bolstering Florida's Behavioral Health Care Infrastructure More Important Now Than Ever. By. FPI …

https://www.floridapolicy.org/tags/health-care

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Systemic Issues Persist in Florida’s Medicaid Redetermination …

(7 days ago) WebDuring a press call this afternoon, several health care researchers and advocacy groups, including Florida Policy Institute, Georgetown University’s Center for …

https://www.floridapolicy.org/posts/systemic-issues-persist-in-floridas-medicaid-redetermination-process-warns-group-of-health-care-researchers-and-advocates

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Year in Review - Florida Department of Health

(8 days ago) WebContact: Communications Office [email protected] 850-245-4111 Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, the Florida Department of Health (Department) is …

https://www.floridahealth.gov/newsroom/2022/12/20221229-year-in-review-pr.html

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Florida lawsuit claims new HHS rule clashes with - Health News …

(2 days ago) WebThe federal change is designed to prevent discrimination in programs that receive federal money. In a lawsuit, the state claims it interferes with Florida laws …

https://health.wusf.usf.edu/health-news-florida/2024-05-08/florida-lawsuit-claims-new-hhs-rule-clashes-with-state-law-on-gender-affirming-care

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Florida’s Medicaid Unwinding Lacks Fundamental Safeguards And …

(9 days ago) WebIn August 2023, Florida became the first state to face litigation over its unwinding process. In their lawsuit, the plaintiffs seek to represent the entire class of …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/florida-s-medicaid-unwinding-lacks-fundamental-safeguards-and-can-harm-population

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New Legislation Impacting Your Profession - Florida Board of …

(2 days ago) WebEffective Date: January 1, 2021 SB 354 (Full Text). Summary: This is a 2019 Bill. In accordance with Section 381.003, Florida Statutes, effective January 1, 2021, all health …

https://floridasnursing.gov/new-legislation-impacting-your-profession-7/

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Florida challenges a federal health care rule on gender - WLRN

(3 days ago) WebMembers of the LGBTQ community protested the gender-affirming care ban at a medical board meeting. Florida has filed a lawsuit challenging a new federal health …

https://www.wlrn.org/law-justice/2024-05-08/florida-gender-affirming-care

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Healthcare policy in Florida - Ballotpedia

(2 days ago) WebHealthcare policy in Florida involves the creation and implementation of laws, rules, and regulations for managing the state's healthcare system. The healthcare system consists …

https://ballotpedia.org/Healthcare_policy_in_Florida

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Health in Florida - USAFacts

(9 days ago) WebIn 2021, 24.11% of Florida's population was covered by public health insurance plans funded by governments at the federal, state, or local level. The Census …

https://usafacts.org/topics/health/state/florida/

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Advancing mental health care access for Floridians Opinion

(9 days ago) WebGov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a package of bills that supporters say will help improve access to health care, boost the number of doctors in Florida and …

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2024/05/14/advancing-mental-health-care-access-for-floridians-opinion/

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Issue Briefs Florida Health Care Association

(3 days ago) WebEconomic Impact of Long Term Care Centers. SNF Jobs Report. Center/Patient Characteristics of Nursing Centers. Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities: …

https://www.fhca.org/advocacy/issue_briefs/

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Florida challenges a federal health care rule on gender-affirming …

(8 days ago) WebFlorida has filed a lawsuit challenging a new federal health-care rule, saying it clashes with the state’s efforts to restrict treatments such as hormone therapy and …

https://www.wusf.org/health-news-florida/2024-05-08/florida-challenges-federal-health-care-rule-gender-affirming-care-lawsuit-ashley-moody

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2020 Bills - Health Care Resources for Consumers & Providers

(8 days ago) WebSenate Bill. Summaries of the enrolled bills from the 2020 legislative session that affect Florida’s health care professions. Click on hyperlinks to view a brief summary, effective …

https://flhealthsource.gov/2020-bills/

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Florida sues Biden administration over trans health care rule

(Just Now) WebPlaintiffs in the lawsuit filed Monday are the state, the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, the Florida Department of Management Services and the …

https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/05/08/florida-sues-biden-administration-over-trans-health-care-rule/

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