by Caden DeLisa | Feb 10, 2025
Florida ranked last in the nation for first-time pass rates on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) in 2024, according to a report from the Florida Center for Nursing published on Monday. Despite slight improvements over the previous year, the state...
by The Center Square | Jan 27, 2025
Trouble could be looming for Florida’s state employee health insurance trust fund despite a positive cash balance. The State Employees’ Health Insurance Trust Fund had a balance of $652.7 million for fiscal 2024-25, but the report from the nonprofit group...
by Guest Contributor | Nov 21, 2024
William L. SelfIn rural communities across America, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) play a vital role in delivering safe and effective care to patients. This month, as we observe National Rural Health Day on November 21, it is a good time to take a...
by Dr. Laura Molina | Nov 17, 2024
My husband is a combat-wounded veteran. My parents both served as Navy Corpsmen. November is a special month in our household. Governor DeSantis has declared Florida’s Veterans Appreciation Month and, along with the nation’s Veterans Day, provided an opportunity for...
by Regina Brown | Sep 30, 2024
In the past legislative session, a bill was filed to cap medical malpractice damages, specifically those damages that were related to pain and suffering. Unfortunately, that legislation failed, but in my opinion, it is time for someone to file that legislation again....
by Caden DeLisa | Sep 19, 2024
Lee Health is nearing the final stage of its transition from a government entity to a nonprofit organization after the Lee County Board of County Commissioners and Lee Health Board of Directors approved a Mission Agreement. Lee Health is approaching the final stage...
