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What you need to know about Florida today
Report: Florida has a long way to go to improve medical transparency
Experts say that Floridians have no way to compare prices among health care providers and for specific services, which leads to people paying much higher costs and feeling generally confused about the entire industry. The national report by two nonprofits, Catalyst for Payment Reform and Health Care Incentives Improvement Institute, assessed how easily consumers could find health care prices in each state. Florida scored an "F" but isn't alone -- only seven states scored higher than failing. See the full report from the Health Care Incentives Improvement Institute. Also read more at Health News Florida and WFTS.
See also:
» Opinion: Better health care price transparency on the way in Florida
» Group calls on Florida officials to reconsider their stand against Medicaid expansion
» Earlier report from Florida Trend: Health care transparency in Florida
» Earlier this year, HB 1175 - Transparency in Health Care - was passed by Florida Legislature and signed by Gov. Rick Scott.
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Drawing a line in the sand
The rights of private property owners and those of the general public are clashing on the beaches of Walton County. At issue is a debate over what constitutes "customary use" of the beaches and how far private property rights extend toward the mean high water line. Access full story.
Local Zika cases on the rise in Florida
Florida Department of Health Investigators said Wednesday that there are three new non-travel-related cases of the Zika virus in their state, bringing the total number of non-travel-related cases to 33. [Source: CNN]
See also:
» Taiwan reports Zika in Miami visitor
» Sarasota-area experts urge prevention, research to stop Zika
Visit Florida reveals deal with soccer club
Visit Florida's logo remains emblazoned for a second season across the front of uniforms for the London-based Fulham Football Club, at a cost of $1.25 million. The financial disclosure is a change for the agency, which often claims a need to protect trade secrets about deals. [Source: Orlando Sentinel]
Opinion: FDA rules threaten Florida heritage of hand-rolled cigars
The cigar-making tradition is vital, an important part in Florida's economy, much as the state's crystal-clear waters and world-class amusement parks lure visitors from around the globe to experience all that the Sunshine State has to offer. [Source: Orlando Sentinel]
› Miami’s biggest developer is pumping the brakes on downtown condo tower
No one can escape the chill creeping into Miami’s luxury real estate market. The Related Group, South Florida’s biggest condo developer, confirmed Wednesday it would delay construction on a 298-unit project called Auberge Residences & Spa Miami.
› Jacksonville's Crowley begins new shipping service to Costa Rica
The ships will take cargo containers from JaxPort’s Talleyrand terminal every Thursday and will sail on to Port Everglades in South Florida before cruising to Costa Rica.
› Lawsuit seeks to protect corals from Florida port dredging
Environmentalists and recreational divers filed a federal lawsuit challenging plans to dredge Port Everglades, arguing the project will harm coral reefs. The groups filed their lawsuit Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Miami.
› Battery of the future to be built in Tallahassee
Full Spectrum Power has already built a reputation in the racing community and is now looking to break into new markets. A key part of that strategy involves moving the headquarters and manufacturing operations to Tallahassee.
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