Current Health Care Issues In Florida

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Florida health coverage rate is better, but still lags most of US

(6 days ago) WebFlorida's health coverage rate is improving, but still lags behind most of the US. A 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 …

https://www.wusf.org/health-news-florida/2023-09-14/florida-health-coverage-rate-improving-still-lags-behind-most-us

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Florida House gives final OK to health care bills that next heads to

(5 days ago) WebThe Florida House on Thursday gave final approval to a wide-ranging health care plan that supporters say will help prepare for future population growth and fuel …

https://health.wusf.usf.edu/health-news-florida/2024-02-23/florida-house-gives-final-ok-to-health-care-bills-that-next-head-to-desantis

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Health News Florida - Homepage Health News Florida

(8 days ago) WebHealth News Florida is a collaboration of public radio stations and NPR that delivers news about health care cost, quality and access. who spent more than two hours …

https://health.wusf.usf.edu/

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Florida’s Medicaid Unwinding Lacks Fundamental Safeguards And …

(9 days ago) WebFinally, over 55,000 adults and children could lose access to mental health care, resulting in greater emotional suffering and behavioral health problems. …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/florida-s-medicaid-unwinding-lacks-fundamental-safeguards-and-can-harm-population

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A major Florida health plan is heading to Gov. DeSantis WUSF

(7 days ago) WebThe Florida House on Thursday gave final approval to a wide-ranging health care plan that supporters say will help prepare for future population growth and fuel …

https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2024-02-22/florida-legislature-house-bills-live-healthy-health-care-plan-kathleen-passidomo-desantis

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These new Florida health care laws are set to hit the books Friday

(5 days ago) WebThe focus may be on the new abortion ban, but there are others affecting Medicaid, medical marijuana and telemedicine. Nearly 150 laws that Florida legislators …

https://health.wusf.usf.edu/health-news-florida/2022-06-30/these-new-florida-health-care-laws-are-set-to-hit-the-books-friday

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Florida health coverage rate better, but still lags most of the U.S.

(7 days ago) 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 …

https://www.wlrn.org/health/2023-09-15/florida-health-coverage-rate

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Year in Review- FDOH Protecting and Promoting the Health of All

(5 days ago) WebContact: Communications Office [email protected] 850-245-4111 Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) is highlighting its …

https://www.floridahealth.gov/newsroom/2021/12/20211228-year-review.pr.html

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Year in Review - Florida Department of Health

(8 days ago) WebContact: Communications Office [email protected] 850-245-4111 Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, the Florida Department of Health (Department) is …

https://www.floridahealth.gov/newsroom/2022/12/20221229-year-in-review-pr.html

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Florida health equity experts reflect on progress, setbacks two …

(8 days ago) WebFlorida health equity experts reflect on progress, setbacks two years into COVID. The pandemic forced widespread acknowledgement of systemic racism in …

https://www.tampabay.com/news/health/2022/02/27/florida-health-equity-experts-reflect-on-progress-setbacks-two-years-into-covid/

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Florida Voices for Health Health Care Headlines

(6 days ago) WebFlorida Voices for Health: The latest news and research on Florida health care and policy. Learn more about Florida's Medicaid and Medicare programs, prescription drugs, oral …

https://www.healthyfla.org/headlines

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Floridians Struggle to Afford High Healthcare - Healthcare Value …

(9 days ago) WebBut far and away, Florida residents see government as the key stakeholder that needs to act to address health system problems. Moreover, addressing healthcare problems …

https://www.healthcarevaluehub.org/advocate-resources/publications/floridians-struggle-afford-high-healthcare-costs-support-range-government-solutions-across-party-lines

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Grappling with Florida's physician shortage and the effect on …

(3 days ago) WebLawmakers heard that the issue could affect Floridians’ access to health care if current trends persist, as the supply of physicians could meet only 77% of the …

https://health.wusf.usf.edu/health-news-florida/2023-12-06/lawmakers-hear-suggestions-to-remedy-floridas-physician-shortage

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State Health Profile - Florida Health CHARTS - Florida Department …

(7 days ago) WebThis report provides state health data for Florida. The data within this profile aims to provide information on key health indicators at the state level in comparison to the US …

https://www.flhealthcharts.gov/ChartsDashboards/rdPage.aspx?rdReport=StateHealth.Report

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'My quality of life has changed:' Florida expanding access to free

(3 days ago) WebJohn Ostrout says he has been battling health issues for years. The clinic is among those statewide now able to help more people after changes that raise low …

https://www.wptv.com/news/state/my-whole-quality-of-life-has-changed-florida-expanding-access-to-free-health-care

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Florida Senate committee approves 'game-changing' health care …

(3 days ago) WebThe legislative session begins Jan. 9. A state Senate committee Tuesday unanimously approved two high-profile bills that supporters say would help expand …

https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2023-12-13/florida-senate-committee-approves-game-changing-health-care-plans

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Recent Articles Florida Department of Health

(6 days ago) WebAbout Us Contact Us Newsroom. It's a New Day in Public Health. The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in …

https://www.floridahealth.gov/newsroom/all-articles.html

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Florida ‘callously’ strips healthcare from thousands of children

(3 days ago) WebFigures from the Florida Health Justice Project show there were 5,552 removals in the month to 1 April, following 5,097 in March, your child will get the care …

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/29/florida-childrens-health-insurance-program-ron-desantis

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Here are some health care-related legal issues to watch in Florida …

(5 days ago) WebState and federal courts in 2024 are expected to buzz with major Florida cases involving health care. Here are five issues to watch: ABORTION: The Florida …

https://health.wusf.usf.edu/health-news-florida/2023-12-29/here-are-some-health-care-related-legal-issues-to-watch-in-florida-next-year

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Doctors worry women will lose access to health care as Florida's 6 …

(4 days ago) WebFlorida's six week ban on abortions now in effect 02:32. Florida's ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, before many women even know they are …

https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/floridas-6-week-abortion-ban-takes-effect-as-doctors-worry-women-will-lose-access-to-health-care-3/

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Biden-Harris Administration Takes Historic Action to Increase …

(5 days ago) WebThe Biden-Harris Administration is committed to bolstering the health care workforce and ensuring the contributions of workers across the long-term care sector are …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/04/22/biden-harris-administration-takes-historic-action-increase-access-quality-care-support-families-care-workers.html

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Health care is front and center as DeSantis and Newsom go mano …

(7 days ago) WebFront and center will be homelessness and health care, top priorities for voters — and issues that have largely defined the governors’ policies and leadership …

https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2023-11-27/health-care-is-front-and-center-as-desantis-and-newsom-go-mano-a-mano

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Abortion rights: State bans, Supreme Court case and Biden’s …

(3 days ago) WebEmmie Reed marches in a "Rally to Stop the Six-Week Abortion Ban" held at Lake Eola Park in Orlando, Florida, on April 13, 2024.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/23/politics/abortion-rights-supreme-court-what-matters/index.html

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Diseases and Conditions Florida Department of Health

(4 days ago) WebIt's a New Day in Public Health. The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, …

https://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/index.html

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FTC Announces Rule Banning Noncompetes Federal Trade …

(8 days ago) WebToday, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule to promote competition by banning noncompetes nationwide, protecting the fundamental freedom of …

https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/04/ftc-announces-rule-banning-noncompetes

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Report: Florida Health System Ranked Among Worst In Nation

(6 days ago) WebA new Commonwealth Fund analysis ranks Florida’s health system among the worst in the nation, finding, among other things, that the state spends $19 a person …

https://health.wusf.usf.edu/health-news-florida/2020-09-11/report-florida-health-system-ranked-among-worst-in-nation

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Tracking Abortion Bans Across the Country - The New York Times

(3 days ago) WebThe Florida Supreme Court ruled in 2024 that the state Constitution’s privacy protections do not extend to abortion, overturning decades of legal precedent and …

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/us/abortion-laws-roe-v-wade.html

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