Senators move forward with House speaker’s health priorityIn a sign that negotiations are underway, a Senate health-care panel on Tuesday approved House Speaker Jose Oliva’s top priority of the 2020 legislative session: independ...
Physician: Flu a bigger worry in Florida than coronavirusThe flu remains a far deadlier illness to worry about in Florida than the coronavirus, state lawmakers were told on Tuesday.
House, Senate budgets set to advance to talksNegotiations on a wide range of budget issues can begin soon as the House and Senate are poised Thursday to approve record spending proposals for next fiscal year.
Florida Medicaid director says new rule would be ‘crippling’The administration of Gov. Ron DeSantis, a steadfast supporter of President Donald Trump, is raising concerns about a proposed federal rule that would strike a financial ...
House, Senate divided on Medicaid eligibility issueThe Republican-controlled House and Senate are split about whether to permanently eliminate Medicaid retroactive eligibility for seniors and people with disabilities.
Florida House eyes Medicaid managed care changesFlorida House Speaker Jose Oliva and his allies have loudly contended during the past two years that there’s too much government interference in health care, leading to m...
Florida House backs genetic information measureIncoming House Speaker Chris Sprowls had little trouble convincing the House to pass a bill Wednesday that would block life-insurance companies from using genetic informa...
Health spending plans aid nursing homes, drug importationHouse and Senate budget writers have rolled out health-care spending plans for the coming year that would set aside money in key areas such as nursing homes and drug impo...
