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State may soon get more medical marijuana providers
State may soon get more medical marijuana providers
With the number of “qualified, active patients” surpassing 100,000, Florida's Department of Health on Friday said it would finally start the process of issuing additional medical marijuana provider licenses. The four new “medical marijuana treatment center” licenses, however, will be issued “through a new rule,” which could mean a delay as the agency goes through rulemaking – and possible legal challenges. More information in this news release from the Florida Department of Health. Also read more at Florida Politics and the Palm Beach Post.
See also:
» Medical marijuana processing in Florida may be interrupted
» Marijuana advocates promote education amid growing legalization push
» Momentum building for recreational marijuana vote
Nursing legend Barbara Lumpkin dies at 81
Barbara Lumpkin, a prominent nursing advocate and one of the main forces behind the passage of a 2016 law that allows registered nurse practitioners and physician assistants in Florida to prescribe controlled medications, died on July 12. She was 81. More from the Orlando Sentinel, WLRN, and Florida Politics.
Study on obesity in Florida says zip code is a big determinant to health
In a new study from the University of Florida, Florida Hospital and the Obesity Action Coalition, researchers looked at the health data of 9 million Floridians and found that 37 percent of Floridians are considered obese. That is 10 percent higher than the national average. See the study from USF here. Also read more at WLRN.
Florida Health Care Association opens new training center
A new education center will help better train your health care providers. The Florida Health Care Association cut the ribbon on a new education and training center in downtown Tallahassee. The large indoor/outdoor space will help hundreds in the skilled nursing field learn new skills with seminars and regional trainings. But this space isn't just for the public. More from WTXL and the Tallahassee Democrat.
Florida Blue looking to hire 200 temporary workers
Florida Blue, which is planning to hire 200 temporary workers for this fall’s health insurance open enrollment period, will hold two job fairs this week. Candidates can apply now by going to www.floridablue.com/careers and clicking on Temporary Jobs. [Source: Florida Times-Union]
› Joe Harpaz joins Modernizing Medicine as President and Chief Operating Officer
Specialty-specific health care information technology leader, Modernizing Medicine, Inc., has appointed Mr. Joe Harpaz as the company’s president and chief operating officer (COO).
› Q&A with Greg Reidy, CEO of UnitedHealthcare Florida
UnitedHealthcare Florida CEO Greg Reidy’s career path is rare among executives. He started with the company nearly a quarter of a century ago — in sales, not management — and never left despite being shuffled around the country as United continued to expand its membership base.
› Final order issued to build two Venice hospitals
A necessary step in the process of establishing two new hospitals in south Sarasota County took place last week, when state regulators issued a final order issuing “certificates of need” that will at last clear the way for construction to begin.
› Orlando Health to buy 25 acres for future expansion
Orlando Health has entered into a contract with EHOF Acquisitions II LLC to buy 25 acres in Osceola County. The $3.8 billion nonprofit health care provider expects to close on the property at 8011 Osceola Polk Line Road in Davenport by early 2019.
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