Photo: NCHS, National Health Interview Survey, 2016, Family Core component
Note: Data are based on household interviews of a sample of the civilian noninstitutionalized population.
SOURCE: NCHS, National Health Interview Survey, 2016, Family Core component.
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Florida's uninsured adults rise, among highest in U.S.
Florida’s uninsured adults rise, among highest in U.S.
Florida’s number of uninsured adults is rising, new numbers show, even as Congress and the Trump administration consider legislation that could push millions more out of health coverage. The nation’s uninsured rate remained essentially unchanged at an all-time low of 9 percent in 2016, but 13.8 percent of Floridians of all ages lacked health coverage. Florida’s rate was third highest in the country. See the report released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Also read more at the Palm Beach Post.
Medicaid cuts would leave Florida with difficult choices, advocate says
More than $800 billion in cuts to Medicaid are wrapped into the health care reform bill that Senators are now considering. The resulting cuts would leave Florida with few options to make up for the loss in funding. [Source: WUSF]
Deaf patients struggle to get interpreters in medical emergencies
It’s challenging for hospitals to provide interpreters to the myriad patients and family members who speak different languages, from Spanish to sign language. On-site interpreters can be costly and hard to arrange, so hospitals have sought out alternatives, including video conferencing with remote interpreters. [Source: STAT News]
FSU center gathers indigenous nurses to tackle common healthcare
Indigenous populations around the world experience high levels of health issues such as obesity, cardiac disease, diabetes and substance abuse — and Florida State University is tackling these problems head-on by going straight to the source. More from and the Tallahassee Democrat.
Lawmakers vow to revive bipartisan effort to reform Florida's claims bill process next year
Two Florida lawmakers are already looking ahead to next year’s legislative session to revive a bipartisan effort to reform the state’s claims bill process. It allows those who sue a government agency over things like injuries or negligence to receive the rest of the money awarded to them—a process that can often take years. [Source: ]
›Work starts on state's price transparency database
Before the end of the year, a state-required health care price transparency effort is expected to be launched. The nonprofit Health Care Cost Institute signed a contract with Florida to build the state's database last month.
› Treasure Coast hospitals fall below safety, patient-satisfaction standards
Four of the five major hospitals on the Treasure Coast are in the bottom 20 percent of hospitals nationwide when it comes to patient satisfaction. They perform poorly in a variety of other measures as well, including safety, cost to the patient and emergency-room wait times, a TCPalm investigation found.
› Sarasota Memorial Hospital prescribes $12M project to aid growth
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is preparing to undertake a $12 million parking garage project that will add up to 600 spaces. Hospital spokeswoman Kim Savage says the garage should address SMH’s parking needs for the next five to 10 years.
› Officials warn about drug overdoses at hurricane shelters
Florida officials are raising concerns about drug use at hurricane shelters, saying they aren't equipped to care for addicts, unaccompanied minors and others with other medical needs.
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- Abortion proposal on Florida's November ballot might not end legal fights about the issue
- More leprosy cases are popping up in Florida. Why an ancient disease might be endemic
- Thousands of Florida kids lost Medicaid, now some have no coverage
- Stuck in licensing limbo, Florida nursing students want answers. They're not getting them
- How a nationwide cyberattack is impacting Florida patients and hospitals
- The computer will see you now: Artificial Intelligence usage grows at Florida hospitals
- Measles is a 'heat-seeking missile' experts warn as Florida outbreak grows
- Florida's Medicaid enrollment numbers dip below 4.8 million in January
