by Caden DeLisa | Sep 12, 2024
Florida hospitals have cut nurse vacancies and turnover rates, but ongoing shortages in other healthcare roles and projected future shortages bring a need for continued investment in workforce development. Florida hospitals have reduced nurse vacancies and turnover...
by Caden DeLisa | Sep 5, 2024
UF Health hospitals and physician groups in Gainesville, Jacksonville, and St. Johns have exited United Healthcare’s provider network as of September 1, after months of failed negotiations over rates and contract terms. UF Health hospitals and physician groups in...
by The Center Square | Sep 4, 2024
(The Center Square) — The Sunshine State will invest more in nursing education to bolster the state’s growing health care demands and ensure Floridians can access care. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that nursing education will receive a significant boost...
by News Service of Florida | Aug 20, 2024
TALLAHASSEE — A real-estate firm has objected to a proposed $439 million deal that would lead to the health system Orlando Health buying three hospitals in Brevard and Indian River counties as part of the bankruptcy of hospital operator Steward Health Care. Medical...
by The Center Square | Aug 19, 2024
(The Center Square) — Incumbent U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Fla, could be coasting to an easy victory as his primary challenger struggles to raise funds. A Democrat rival has pulled out of the race altogether and will be replaced with a new challenger. A former surgeon...
by News Service of Florida | Aug 12, 2024
TALLAHASSEE — More than a quarter of the 120 Florida House seats have primary elections Aug. 20, with Democrats competing in 14 districts and Republicans squaring off in 21. The Florida Democratic Party this year has a strategy of fielding candidates in all...
