Florida Healthcare News
See the latest news regarding healthcare in Florida, including new hospitals and updates from the Dept. of Health
Florida TaxWatch Looks at Public Safety Net Programs, Economic Impact of Reducing Benefits Cliffs
This week, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released a new report entitled “At the Cliff’s Edge: How Reducing Benefits Cliffs Can Stimulate…
Marco Rubio: VA Needs to Do More to Help Veterans Impacted by Burn Pits
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced this week it will add “nine rare respiratory cancers to the list…
Nikki Fried Sues Feds to Defend Medical Marijuana Patients’ Second Amendment Rights
This week, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Nikki Fried, announced a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice…
Carlos Gimenez Glad to See Transportation Mask Struck Down, Calls for Congress to Act
U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., who introduced the “America Reopens Act” earlier this month, is glad to see a federal…
Ron DeSantis Announces Support for UF Health Trauma Center in Jacksonville
This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his commitment to funding the Leon Haley, Jr., MD Trauma Center at the University…
Charlie Crist Introduces the Improving Specialty Care for Women Veterans Act
Last week, U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, D-Fla., brought out the “Improving Specialty Care for Women Veterans Act." The bill will…
Gus Bilirakis, G.K. Butterfield Introduce New Era for Preventing End-Stage Kidney Disease Act
At the end of last week, U.S. Reps. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., and G.K. Butterfield, D-NC, showcased the “New Era for…
Shelia Cherfilus-McCormick: Florida Health Providers Getting $13.3 Million from HHS
This week, U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., announced $13,304,361 in federal funds for additional relief fund payments for Florida health…
Byron Donalds Goes to Bat for Carlos Gimenez’s Bill Ending Federal Transportation Mask Mandates
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., called on Congress to pass U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez’s, R-Fla. , “America Reopens Act.” The…
Florida Delegation: Time for Feds to Track Veterans Healthcare Complaints
In recent days, four members of the Florida delegation--U.S. Reps. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Shelia Cherifulus-McCormick, D-Fla., Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., and…
Vern Buchanan Calls on White House to Protect Intellectual Property of Companies With COVID Vaccines
This week, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., showcased a letter he led to President Joe Biden, calling on the White…
Florida Republicans Back Carlos Gimenez’s Bill Ending Federal Transportation Mask Mandates
On Capitol Hill, U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., is championing the “America Reopens Act.” The bill, which Gimenez introduced last…
