Florida Healthcare News
See the latest news regarding healthcare in Florida, including new hospitals and updates from the Dept. of Health
AmeriHealth Caritas Florida Supports Communities Impacted by Hurricane Ian
AmeriHealth Caritas Florida continued to support the ongoing recovery efforts following the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. The Medicaid managed care…
WellMed Charitable Foundation Supports First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Hope Hero Volunteer Program
At the end of last week, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that Florida’s Aging Network received a $400,000 grant from…
Ashley Moody Leads State AGs Urging DEA to Extend Telehealth Capabilities for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced on Thursday that she is leading a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general urging…
Eric Hargan Opinion: What Divided Government Means for Healthcare
Are the political parties ready – and actually capable – of working together on healthcare reform? Last week’s elections might…
Florida’s Senators, Kat Cammack Get New VA Clinic in Middleburg Named After Andrew Baker
With Congress now in its lame duck session, U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Rick Scott, R-Fla., and U.S. Rep.…
Florida Congressional Republicans Want FDA to Move on DeSantis’ Proposal to Import Canadian Prescription Drugs
In response to rising costs of prescription drugs in the United States, Gov. Ron DeSantis created the Canadian Prescription Drug…
Gus Bilirakis Continues to Push Bill Expanding VA’s Dental Service for Veterans
Showcasing an event to offer veterans in the Tampa Bay area free dental care, this week, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis,…
Florida Congresswoman Touts the Access to Donor Milk Act to Help During Infant Formula Shortage
This week, U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., showcased her support for a proposal to “expand and promote access to…
Ashley Moody, State AGs Oppose CDC Adding COVID Vaccine to Child Immunization List
At the end of last week, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, with 11 other state attorneys general, called on the…
Florida Republicans Urge Navy Secretary to Speed Up Benefits for Retired Sailors
At the end of last week, Republicans in the Florida delegation sent a letter to Secretary of the U.S. Navy…
Casey DeSantis: Florida is First in Nation to Reframe and Rethink the Way Mental Health Is Taught in Schools
Last week, Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis proposed, and the State Board of Education unanimously approved, a change in how…
Kevin Chambliss Showcases State Funds to Homestead to Help Breast Cancer Screenings
Observing National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, last week, state Rep. Kevin Chambliss, D-Homestead, presented a $500,000 check to the City…
