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Workplace gender identity bill clears House committee Chris Young reports that some opponents of the bill say it…
Florida Republicans press CMS to approve hospital-directed payment program
Florida remains one of a small number of states that hasn’t seen a Medicaid program reauthorized. If an…
Florida’s CHINA Prevention Unit is a needed step to safeguard health data
Once again, Florida is showing the rest of the country how to lead in protecting its citizens from…
Mary Mayhew fears Washington push to simplify policy could starve Florida’s hospitals
As Congress explores ways to cut health care spending, Florida Hospital Association President Mary Mayhew says lawmakers shouldn’t…
Why won’t the feds approve Florida’s Medicaid payment program?
Florida’s health care system is at an inflection point. Hospitals across the state are doing everything they can…
Floridians push Florida Legislature to expand Medicaid
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Florida Capital Bureau) – Dozens of people are urging state lawmakers to expand Medicaid access. This…
Florida hospitals need fair Medicaid payments now
Florida’s health care system is at an inflection point. Hospitals across the state are doing everything they can…
Proposal that could lead to about 10,000 fewer food stamp recipients in Florida receives support from state House
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A Florida House panel Thursday backed a wide-ranging plan that seeks to trim health-care regulations…
Central Florida man and woman charged in Medicaid fraud scheme
One of the suspects could face 30 years in prison if found guilty of running up $65K in…
Federal judge rules Florida violated constitutional rights of people who were dropped from Medicaid
TALLAHASSEE – A federal judge Tuesday ruled that Florida has violated the constitutional rights of people who were…
South Florida facility for medically fragile children remains open to provide care during holidays
The classroom inside Glory To God Pediatric Extended Care Facility in Miami looks like your typical classroom, but…
Daniel Perez charts Donald Trump-aligned ‘New Frontier’ for Florida health care
House Speaker Daniel Perez has unveiled a health care agenda he says will align Florida with President Donald…