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The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) today announced its team of external lobbyists who will support the Association’s government affairs team in advancing its long term care priorities during the 2023 legislative session. [Read more…] about Florida Health Care Association Sets External Lobbying Team for 2023 Legislative Session
The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) today kicked off its 2022 Annual Conference & Trade Show, which will provide hundreds of attendees the opportunity to hear from state and national leaders about their profession. [Read more…] about Florida Health Care Association Kicks Off Annual Conference in Orlando
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) has announced that 13 Florida skilled nursing centers and 1 assisted living facility are recipients of the 2022 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award. [Read more…] about Florida’s 2022 AHCA/NCAL Bronze National Quality Award Recipients Announced
With hurricane season fast approaching, the Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) today released storm response plans for long term care facilities, designed to ensure that the association’s more than 600 nursing centers are fully prepared and capable to handle the upcoming season. [Read more…] about Florida Health Care Association Prepares Nursing Centers for 2022 Hurricane Season
The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) today praised Governor Ron DeSantis for signing HB 1239 into law. [Read more…] about Florida Health Care Association Applauds Gov. DeSantis for Prioritizing Resident-Centered Care by Signing HB 1239 Into Law
The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) today applauded the Florida Legislature for prioritizing Florida’s long term caregivers and the residents entrusted to their care. [Read more…] about Florida Health Care Association Applauds Legislature for Funding the Front Line of Care in State Budget
The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) today thanked the Florida Legislature for passing HB 1239, which will modernize nursing center staffing so residents can receive more of the specialized care they need. [Read more…] about Florida Health Care Association Thanks Florida Legislature for Prioritizing Nursing Center Residents’ Needs with Passage of HB 1239, Urges Governor to Sign Into Law
A recent Tallahassee Democrat guest column by the Florida Health Care Association Chief Executive Officer Emmett Reed highlights the data pointing to the significant changes in the physical and mental health of the nursing center population over the last two decades. [Read more…] about Staffing Legislation Would Get Nursing Center Residents the Care They Need
The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) applauds the House for passing SB 7014 and sending it to the governor. [Read more…] about Florida Health Care Association Hails Passage of COVID-19 Liability Protections
The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) today applauded the House Finance & Facilities Subcommittee for advancing HB 1239, which modernizes the staffing standards in Florida’s nursing centers to enhance care for residents. [Read more…] about Staffing Modernization Legislation Advances House Committee
