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2023 Florida | A Conversation with the Host: Beth Kidder

| May 8, 2023 | Florida

Ahead of our 2023 Florida State of Reform Health Policy Conference on May 18th, Health Management Associates Managing Principal Beth Kidder overviewed some of the high-interest topics that will be taken up by a diverse array of experts at the event. Watch the full video above. With topics ranging from...[ Read More ]

Florida Dental Association secures funding to roll out student loan repayment program

| May 5, 2023 | Florida

The Florida Dental Association (FDA) has secured funding to implement a dental student loan repayment program that aims to attract dentists to work in underserved areas. The state legislature approved the creation of FDA’s dental student loan repayment program in 2019, and staff have been working to secure funding for...[ Read More ]

Effort to expand Medicaid coverage for low-income Floridians gains momentum

| Apr 21, 2023 | Florida

An advocacy effort that aims to expand Medicaid coverage for low-income Floridians is gaining support throughout the state. Florida is one of only 10 states that has not expanded its Medicaid program under the Affordable Care Act to adults ages 19-64 with income under 138% of the federal poverty level....[ Read More ]

Detailed Agenda for the 2023 Florida State of Reform Health Policy Conference is now available!

| Apr 18, 2023 | Florida

The Detailed Agenda for our 2023 Florida State of Reform Health Policy Conference is now available! Through our extensive stakeholder engagement process, we have put together many exciting panels that will cover the most important topics in Florida health policy.  Join us as we hear from experts across the landscape...[ Read More ]

Independent Living Systems advocating for comprehensive services for Floridians with developmental disabilities

| Apr 18, 2023 | Florida

Independent Living Systems (ILS) is focused on advocating for legislation that can improve comprehensive services for Floridians with developmental disabilities during the current session.     ILS offers clinical and third-party administrative services to managed care organizations and providers that serve high-cost, complex member populations in the Medicare, Medicaid, and...[ Read More ]

AHCA releases invitation to negotiate for Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Program

| Apr 12, 2023 | Florida

The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) released an invitation to negotiate for the upcoming new Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Program (SMMC) contract on Tuesday. Most Medicaid recipients in Florida are enrolled in the SMMC, which covers 4.4 million individuals, and consists of: Managed Medical Assistance (MMA), which provides...[ Read More ]