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Florida hospitals eye health care negotiations for federal funding
Florida hospitals eye health care negotiations for federal funding
Florida hospitals are intently watching the negotiations between the state and federal government over health care funding. The state has been talking to the federal government about renewing a wavier for health care services for low-income Floridians. Full story from WFSU, here.
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» Florida and Feds propose health care funding cuts
» Flagler Hospital sees some upsides amid state’s uncertainty over Medicaid, LIP funding
Health Dept. orders sales stopped on new cannabis product
The Florida Department of Health on Monday ordered a medical-marijuana operator to stop selling a “whole flower” product sold for use in vaporizers but which can easily be smoked, saying the product is not permitted. More from the AP and WJXT.
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» Medical marijuana and Florida going through more ups and downs
Gov. Scott's emergency order speeds federal help to addicts
Governor Rick Scott’s recent emergency declaration means some 3,000 addicts in Florida will soon be getting access to opioid blockers like methadone, suboxone and naltrexone, health officials say. The order cuts red tape tied to a 27 million-dollar federal grant Florida received in the wake of a national epidemic. Full WFSU story here.
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» Fentanyl deaths drive medical examiners report
Tobacco Free Florida focuses on the "true cost" of smoking
As part of Tobacco Free Florida Week, the Florida Department of Health is encouraging residents to ‘kick the habit’ by focusing on the ‘cost of smoking,’ both physically and financially, to help make their point. Full story from WUWF, here. Also see the news release from Tobacco Free Florida, here.
Florida law will crack down on patient brokering
Under the new law, it will be illegal for any person to knowingly misrepresent the identity, location or services of a licensed provider as part of the effort to lure a prospective patient. This is intended to combat the common practice of using another provider's name or information to divert the patient to a treatment site in Florida. See text of Florida HB 807, here. Also read more at Behavioral Healthcare Executive.
› Commentary: Reflecting on pediatric health care in Southwest Florida
As we settle into the new, 300,000-square-foot Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, we are filled with pride, gratitude and excitement for the future of pediatric health care in Southwest Florida.
› State shuts down Tri-Coast Pharmacy in Juno Beach
A Juno Beach compounding pharmacy has been closed after the Florida Department of Health accused it of dispensing dangerously contaminated drugs and then altering documents in a failed attempt to cover its tracks.
› JU nursing students learn more than medical skills
The Keigwin School of Nursing at Jacksonville University is working to address challenges with new tactics and curriculum designed to help students better prepare not just for the professional demands of their career, but for the personal and emotional ones as well.
› Modernizing Medicine receives $231 million in funding
Boca Raton health technology company Modernizing Medicine has received $231 million in funding from a New York City-based private equity firm, placing it among the region’s top investment earners for this year.
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- How a nationwide cyberattack is impacting Florida patients and hospitals
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