Florida Healthcare News
See the latest news regarding healthcare in Florida, including new hospitals and updates from the Dept. of Health
Brian Mast Introduces the Vaccine Mandate Reenlistment Act
Last week, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., introduced the “Vaccine Mandate Reenlistment Act,” which, his office noted, “would ensure that…
DeSantis Unveils Proposal to Increase Big Pharma Transparency and Accountability, Lower Prescription Drug Prices
On Thursday, Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a legislative proposal to reign in unchecked Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and drive transparency…
Ron DeSantis Announces $79 Million for Nursing Education Programs
Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded $79 million for high-performing nursing education programs in Florida. The funding rewards public postsecondary…
Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendergast: Florida is Leading the Way on Student Mental Health
The 2018 tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School prompted a historic statewide effort to improve student mental health. Then-Gov.…
Dr. Frank Vittimberga Opinion: Prioritize Your Health This Holiday Season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and if we are lucky, our time is filled making memories with…
Florida TaxWatch Has Concerns with Agency for Persons with Disabilities’ iConnect System
This week, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released “APD’s iConnect Contract Warrants Closer Scrutiny,” detailing concerns with iConnect, a central client data…
Steve Miller Opinion: With Passenger Mask Mandate Gone, Flight Turbulence Stats Improve Markedly
The friendly skies too often resembled “season’s beatings” shopping brawls during the pandemic, as the number of arguments and even…
Ron DeSantis Wants Statewide Grand Jury on COVID-19, Creates Public Health Integrity Committee
This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis held a roundtable discussion joined by Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo and physicians, researchers and…
Marco Rubio Releases Video Calling for More Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in the U.S.
Last week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., released a video highlighting the need to bring pharmaceutical manufacturing back to the…
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…
