by News Service of Florida | Jun 20, 2024
Florida has appealed a federal judge’s ruling that blocked state restrictions on treatment for people with gender dysphoria, seeking to have the ruling put on hold during the appeal. Florida has appealed a federal judge’s ruling that blocked state restrictions on...
by Caden DeLisa | Jun 18, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed three health-related bills into law on Tuesday to enhance cancer treatment, advance biomarker testing, and support medical research in Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a trio of health-related bills into law on Tuesday, aiming to enhance...
by Caden DeLisa | Jun 17, 2024
Lee Health’s Board of Directors voted to transition the healthcare system from a governmental entity to a non-governmental nonprofit organization to enhance financial stability and operational flexibility, following an advisory firm’s recommendation. Lee...
by News Service of Florida | May 31, 2024
A U.S. district judge dismissed Florida’s lawsuit challenging new federal guidelines for the Children’s Health Insurance Program, requiring the state to go through an administrative process before appealing to a federal court. A U.S. district judge Friday...
by Caden DeLisa | May 30, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation requiring dentists to conduct or review an in-person examination before diagnosis or orthodontic treatment, mandating disclosure of dentist information, and enforcing advertising disclaimers for telehealth services. Gov. Ron...
by Caden DeLisa | May 29, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis authorized legislation that established a new “rural emergency hospitals” designation to increase Medicare payments and support rural hospitals facing financial and operational challenges. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation on...
