Florida Healthcare News
See the latest news regarding healthcare in Florida, including new hospitals and updates from the Dept. of Health
Brian Mast Wants to Honor July 20 as Glioblastoma Awareness Day
Last week, U.S. Reps. Brian Mast, R-Fla., and Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced a resolution to designate July 20, 2022 as…
Ron DeSantis Signs Veteran Suicide Prevention Bill From Danny Burgess, Ben Diamond
This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill from state Sen. Danny Burgess, R-Zephyrhills, and state Rep. Ben Diamond, D-St.…
Gus Bilirakis Helps Get Data Mapping to Save Moms’ Lives Act Through the House
This week, the U.S. House passed the “Data Mapping to Save Moms’ Lives Act” championed by U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield’s,…
Maria Elvira Salazar Wants Home Infusions Covered for Medicare Beneficiaries With Hereditary Diseases
U.S. Rep. María Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., is championing a proposal to “allow Medicare beneficiaries struggling with the hereditary alpha-1 antitrypsin…
Education Reports Shows School Closures During Covid Pandemic Set Back Students
A new report from the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) shows that students are falling behind on reading levels. The…
Cory Booker, Marco Rubio Want Feds to Research U.S. Stillbirth Rate
Last week, U.S. Sens. Cory Booker, D-NJ, and Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the “Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for…
Ashley Moody Gets Ready to Battle Walgreens Over Opioids
Following more than $3 billion in recoveries from defendants in Florida's opioid litigation, one remains—Walgreens. Last week, state Attorney General…
Ashley Moody Announces $860 Million Secured From CVS, Teva, Allergan and Endo for Opioid Abatement
On Wednesday, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced the securement of $860 million for opioid abatement from CVS Health Corporation,…
Ron DeSantis, Ashley Moody Want to End Federal Mask Mandate on Public Transportation
Gov. Ron DeSantis and state Attorney General Ashley Moody are leading 20 other states in an action against President Joe…
Brian Mast Offers Bill to Cut Down on Surprise Medical Bills for Veterans
Last week, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., offered a proposal “protect veterans and their families from unexpected medical bills in…
Rick Scott Urges FDA to Do More to Tackle Opioid Crisis, Increase COVID Therapeutics
Last week, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., sent a letter to U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf outlining…
Greg Steube: Organ Transplant Waiting Lists Shouldn’t Discriminate Based on COVID Vaccine Status
Last week, U.S. Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., brought out a proposal that “prohibits organ transplant waiting lists from discriminating against…
