Florida Healthcare News
See the latest news regarding healthcare in Florida, including new hospitals and updates from the Dept. of Health
John Grant Opinion: Future Florida Hospital Will Be a Global Beacon of Hope for Cancer Patients
According to the World Health Organization, in 2020, 10 million people died from cancer across the world. If you talk…
Florida Legislators File Bill Requiring the Use of a Smoke Evacuation System During Surgical Procedures
Last week, state Sen. Ileana Garcia, R-Miami, and state Rep. Marie Woodson, D-Hollywood, filed a bill to require the use…
Tampa Bay Congressional Reps Cheer Expansion of VA Hospital
Over the week, U.S. Reps. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., and Kathy Castor, D-Fla., cheered the opening of the new James A.…
Ashley Moody Warns Parents About Illicit Fentanyl as Study Shows Children Under 14 Dying at Fast Rate
Last week, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody warned parents about the dangers of fentanyl, a highly lethal synthetic opioid. A…
Marco Rubio Calls on VA To Prioritize Florida Infrastructure Projects
Last week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Denis McDonough encouraging…
Ron DeSantis Announces Initiative to Make Protections from COVID Mandates Permanent
This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced what his office termed a “common-sense legislative proposal to make permanent COVID-19 freedoms in…
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…
