What a federal vaccination requirement could mean for Florida nursing homes
Nicole Pasia | Aug 23, 2021 | Florida
Florida's nursing home COVID-19 rates top the nation
Nicole Pasia | Aug 12, 2021 | Florida
DeSantis discusses Delta variant, antibody treatment, with hospital leaders
Nicole Pasia | Aug 4, 2021 | Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis announces emotional support resources for Surfside community
Nicole Pasia | Jun 30, 2021 | Florida
As search and rescue efforts in the Champlain Towers collapse in Surfside, Florida reach one week, state leaders have launched a platform to provide emotional support and assistance for those affected by the disaster. SurfsideStrength.com is a joint effort from federal, state, and local municipalities. The platform provides a directory
Florida should remove restrictions for peer recovery specialists, behavioral health leader says
Nicole Pasia | Jun 28, 2021 | Florida
Over the course of the pandemic, higher levels of social isolation have taken a toll on Floridians’ behavioral health. In 2020, non-fatal opioid overdoses increased by 40 percent compared to 2019, according to the Florida Dept. of Health. However, some experts say the state overdose death rate increased as much
New bill revises AHCA Medicaid practices
Nicole Pasia | Jun 22, 2021 | Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed CS/HB 1057 this week, eliminating some of the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) requirements regarding Medicaid. The most notable eliminations include several progress reports. Medicaid, the second largest single program in the state after education, currently serves about 4.5 million low-income Floridians and
Governor Ron DeSantis bolsters Alzheimer’s and Dementia funding in Florida to more than $51 Million
Governor's Press Office | Jun 22, 2021 | Florida
Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted a more than $12 million increase in Alzheimer’s and dementia funding, bringing the state’s total commitment to over $51 million for the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year, furthering his strong commitment to the advancement of research needed for this disease. Florida is the only state in the
Medicare transportation services, health equity liaison, among bills signed by Gov. DeSantis
Nicole Pasia | Jun 17, 2021 | Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a number of health bills this week, including changes to the Florida freestanding emergency departments, Medicare-covered transportation services, and the implementation of a health equity liaison. CS/HB 183, which the House unanimously passed in April, will require the Office of Minority Health and Health
Sen. Book seeks action to protect state's foster children
Shawna De La Rosa | Nov 11, 2020 | Florida
In the wake of the USA Today Investigative series on Florida’s child welfare system, Sen. Lauren Book is urging Florida Department of Children & Families Secretary Chad Poppell to take immediate action to protect children in the foster system. Book — current Chair of the Senate Committee on Children, Families