Florida Health Policy Issues

Newest Legislation Florida Department Of Health

Health WebNewest Legislation 850-488-0595 For a list of legislation passed impacting Florida’s health care regulation, please select the year from the menu on the left. newest legislation

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Health Care Issues Among New Florida Laws Taking Effect

Health WebENVIRONMENT SB 172: Lawmakers moved to block Key West and other local governments from imposing bans on certain …

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These New Florida Health Care Laws Are Set To Hit The Books Friday

Health WebTags Health News Florida 2022 Florida Legislature Florida laws health-care Jim Turner - News Service of Florida Nearly 150 laws that legislators passed this …

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Florida Health Coverage Rate Is Better, But Still Lags Most Of US

Health WebA report released Thursday showed that Florida saw improvement in 2022 in people having health insurance — but still trailed most of the country. With top Florida …

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Florida Health Coverage Rate Better, But Still Lags Most Of …

Health WebWith top Florida lawmakers signaling that health-care issues could be a priority during next year’s legislative session, a report released Thursday showed that …

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2022 Bills Health Care Resources For Consumers & Providers

Health Web1222 Nonemergent Patient Care 1374 Clinical Lab Testing 768 Florida Department of Health Summaries of the enrolled bills from the 2022 legislative session that affect …

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Florida Health Care Bills To Keep An Eye On In The 2022 …

Health WebSB 726 – Telehealth: SB726, sponsored by Sen. Loranne Ausley (D – Quincy), would prevent Medicaid managed care plans from working with providers who administer services solely through telehealth …

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Florida Bill Would Require Legislative Approval To Extend …

Health WebPointing to COVID-19 restrictions imposed in other states, Florida lawmakers Monday began moving forward with a proposal that would require legislative approval of extended public-health …

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Florida Health Coverage Rate Better, But Still Lags Tampa …

11.2% Off WebThe U.S. Census Bureau report estimated that 11.2% of Floridians were uninsured in 2022, down from 12.1% in 2021. The rates reflected insurance provided …

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2021 Bill Summaries The Florida Senate

Health WebAll 2021 Summaries for Criminal Justice (PDF) CS/HB 1 — Combating Public Disorder. CS/HB 9 — Protecting Consumers Against Pandemic-related Fraud. CS/CS/SB 44 …

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Year In Review Florida Department Of Health

Health WebTallahassee, Fla. — Today, the Florida Department of Health (Department) is highlighting its efforts to further Governor DeSantis’ comprehensive approach to public …

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Health Policy Committee Page The Florida Senate

Health WebChair: Senator Colleen Burton (R) Vice Chair: Senator Jason Brodeur (R) Senator Ben Albritton (R) Senator Bryan Avila (R) Senator Lauren Book (D) Senator Alexis Calatayud …

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Florida's Strategy For Tackling Its Top 5 Health Concerns

Health WebThe Senate Rules Committee unanimously approved a bill (SB 1080) that would exempt hospital critical-care units and emergency departments and health care …

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Here's How The Florida Legislature Addressed 10 Big Issues During …

$112.1 Off WebWilfredo Lee / AP Florida lawmakers finished the regular legislative session on March 14, 2022, by passing a $112.1 billion budget for the fiscal year that will start …

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Florida Bill Expanding A Doctor's Ability To Health News Florida

Health WebFlorida lawmakers began moving forward Tuesday with a controversial proposal that would expand the ability of doctors and other health care providers to …

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Florida Health Care Reforms Facing Challenges

Health WebResidents of Florida and Texas were more likely to report having difficulty paying their medical bills in 2016 than those who lived in California or New York, …

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Improving Health Equity Florida Policy

Health WebApril 6, 2022 Latest Update HB 855 (2022): Beginning in 2026, Medicaid managed care organizations are required to stratify & publicly report performance measure data by age, …

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Florida Department Of Health Issues New Guidance Regarding …

Health Web( 850) 245-4111 Tallahassee, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health (Department) is the first state in the nation to issue guidance stating that healthy children …

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Diseases And Conditions Florida Department Of Health

Health WebEbola. Ecoli O157:H7. Ehrlichisosis and Anaplasmosis. Epilepsy. Food and Waterborne Disease. Genetic Conditions. Haemophilus Inflenzae Type B. Hantavirus Pulmonary …

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Florida Health Care Bill To Protect 'conscience' Causes Stir

Health WebTALLAHASSEE — The Florida Legislature on Tuesday began moving forward with a bill that would allow health care providers to act on their “conscience” …

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Issue Briefs Florida Health Care Association

Health WebIssue Briefs FHCA 2023 Legislative Priorities Invest in High-Quality Care: Increase Medicaid Funding for Nursing Centers Support SB 558/HB 351 to Allow the Use of Qualified …

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Florida Covid Boosters: Surgeon General Warns Against Use Of New

Health WebJason Salemi, an epidemiology professor at the University of South Florida College of Public Health, said there are plenty of credible studies showing that healthy …

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Healthcare Policy In Florida Ballotpedia

Health WebHealthcare policy in Florida involves the creation and implementation of laws, rules, and regulations for managing the state's healthcare system. The healthcare system consists …

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Florida Department Of Health

Health WebFull Story. Hurricane season has begun, and the Florida Department of Health (Department) is joining the Florida Division of Emergency Management in encouraging …

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DeSantis Backs Florida Surgeon General In Urging Residents Against …

Health WebIn Florida this week, the overall pandemic death toll passed 90,000, and the weekly number of reported new cases was almost 24,000 for a second consecutive …

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Ron DeSantis' Health Officials Contradict CDC On COVID Shot …

Health WebFlorida health officials say most people shouldn't get new COVID shot, contradicting CDC. Contradicting guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and …

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Florida Health Care Laws FindLaw

Health WebFlorida is home to millions of retirees. That makes state-specific health care laws of increased importance in the Sunshine State. There are laws on the books about remaining on life support and how Florida residents can plan and handle their deaths. Things like durable power of attorney and living wills are dealt with.

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FDA Takes Action On Updated MRNA COVID19 Vaccines To Better …

Health WebThe FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of …

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