Wednesday's Afternoon Update
Private job growth accelerated in December
U.S. private employers added 241,000 jobs in December, beating the median forecasts of analysts and bringing their annual hiring to 2.5 million for 2014, a report by a payrolls processor showed on Wednesday. More from Reuters and the AP.
Florida hospitals aim to boost medical tourism
A Florida Taxwatch report ‘Medical tourism in Florida’ concluded that Florida has an opportunity to bolster economic development by investing in medical tourism. It reveals that the majority of inbound medical tourists to the USA come from the Middle East, South America, and Canada. More at the International Medical Travel Journal.
Traffic tangles Miami office market
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Drivers’ frustration with ever-lengthening commutes and snarled traffic has a direct effect on Miami’s office leasing market. “Everyone is becoming more concerned about the time it takes to commute,” said Doug Okun, senior vice president at Continental Real Estate Companies. More at Miami Today.
Doctors, dentists react to Medicaid ruling
Florida healthcare providers and advocates recently won a lengthy court battle against the state Medicaid’s program. Florida doctors and dentists argued Medicaid was shortchanging them on reimbursement rates. U.S. appellate Judge Adalberto Jordan agreed. More at Health News Florida.
Florida No. 3 for savviest health exchange customers
Floridians fare better than consumers in most other U.S. states as far as selecting a health insurance plan through the exchanges, according to Putting Patients First. Florida came in at No. 3 on the list of states with the savviest health exchange consumers, trailing only California and Texas. More at the Orlando Business Journal.
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