Florida Healthcare News
See the latest news regarding healthcare in Florida, including new hospitals and updates from the Dept. of Health
Nemours Children’s Hospital Announces $300 Million Expansion in Orlando
ORLANDO – Nemours Children’s Health has announced a $300 million investment in Central Florida over the next four years to…
Health Freedom Group Wants Trump To Nominate Florida Surgeon General Ladapo
Non-profit health freedom organization, Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom (CCHF) wants the incoming Trump administration to ditch the nominations of…
Most of Florida Hospitals Still Not Complying with Hospital Price Transparency Rule
The Patient Rights Advocate (PRA) released its seventh Semi-Annual Hospital Price Transparency report, which examines 2,000 hospitals’ compliance with the…
How Pharmacy Service Administrative Organizations Promote Sustainable Growth for the Future of Independent Pharmacies in Florida
I am pleased to be a board member with Small Business Pharmacies Aligned for Reform (SPAR), a group of Floridian…
Florida Among Nation’s Top Five States for Reducing Drug Overdoses
A new study has revealed which states saw the biggest increases and decreases in drug overdose deaths. The research, conducted by…
Orlando VA Healthcare System Receives 5-Stars in Independent, Nationwide Health Care Quality Review
Below is an official news release from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs regarding a recent 5 star rating for…
Study: Florida’s Pediatric Wards Among Most Overcrowded in U.S.
New research has revealed which states have the most overwhelmed children’s wards, with Florida ranking tenth. Florida ranks tenth in the U.S., with…
DeSantis Highlights Success in Reducing Nursing Shortages in Florida
Below is an official statement from the office of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis following his press conference in Daytona Beach:…
US Appeals Court Allows Florida to Enforce Ban on Puberty-Blocking Medical Procedures
A federal appeals court has allowed Florida to enforce a ban on gender-affirming care for minors, blocking a lower court…
New Study Ranks Florida Among Top 10 States for Post-Pandemic Improvement in Mental Health
A recent study revealed that Florida ranks among the top ten states that have shown the best improvements in the…
Medicare is a Mess – Opinion
Medicare is in fiscal freefall. According to the 2024 Medicare Board of Trustees’ report, the Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance;…
Seven University of Florida Health Specialties Rank Among Nation’s Best in New Rankings
The University of Florida (UF) Health Shands Hospital medical specialties ranked among the nation's best in the latest rankings released…
