COVID-19 has left an indelible mark on the long term care sector, from a workforce crisis exacerbated by the pandemic to financial challenges brought on by increased costs, declining revenues and reduced occupancy. [Read more…] about Florida Faces Potential Long-term Repercussions from Nursing Shortage Caused by Pandemic
Florida Health Care Association
Legislature Must Prioritize Residents and Caregivers by Preserving Medicaid Funding for Nursing Center Care
Emmett Reed, CEO/executive director of Florida Health Care Association, testified today before the House Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee regarding nursing centers’ extensive COVID-related expenses, federal funding levels received by providers, and the financial impact the pandemic has had on the long term care sector. [Read more…] about Legislature Must Prioritize Residents and Caregivers by Preserving Medicaid Funding for Nursing Center Care
Florida Health Care Association Applauds Committee on Health Policy for Approving COVID-19 Liability Protections
The Florida Health Care Association, representing more than 600 nursing centers and assisted living communities across Florida, today applauded the Senate Health Policy Committee for approving Senate Bill 74. [Read more…] about Florida Health Care Association Applauds Committee on Health Policy for Approving COVID-19 Liability Protections
FHCA Statement on House COVID-19 Liability Protections for Health Care Providers
“Keep Financial and Human Resources Focused on Resident Care”
The Florida Health Care Association, which represents nearly 700 nursing homes and assisted living facilities across Florida, is advocating for COVID-19 liability protections for long term care facilities. [Read more…] about FHCA Statement on House COVID-19 Liability Protections for Health Care Providers
Florida Nursing Centers Ask Legislators to Support Workforce Initiatives Amid Pandemic
Florida’s nursing centers were already facing a workforce shortage prior to COVID, and the pandemic has only exacerbated this crisis. [Read more…] about Florida Nursing Centers Ask Legislators to Support Workforce Initiatives Amid Pandemic
FHCA Applauds House Leaders for Introducing COVID-19 Liability Protections for Health Care Providers
House Speaker Chris Sprowls (R-Clearwater) and Health & Human Services Committee Chair Colleen Burton (R-Lakeland) today released a draft proposed committee bill (PCB) HHS 21-01 to provide COVID-19 liability protections to healthcare providers. [Read more…] about FHCA Applauds House Leaders for Introducing COVID-19 Liability Protections for Health Care Providers
FHCA Briefs Senate Select Committee on Pandemic Preparedness and Response on Long Term Care Centers’ COVID-19 Activity
Florida Health Care Association Executive Director Emmett Reed yesterday provided an extensive briefing on long term care centers’ COVID-19 response throughout the pandemic to Florida’s Senate Select Committee on Pandemic Preparedness and Response. [Read more…] about FHCA Briefs Senate Select Committee on Pandemic Preparedness and Response on Long Term Care Centers’ COVID-19 Activity
FHCA Applauds Senator Jeff Brandes for Sponsoring Senate Bill 74 to Extend COVID-19 Liability Protections to Healthcare Heroes
Senator Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg) today filed Senate Bill 74 which extends COVID-19 liability protections to healthcare providers. [Read more…] about FHCA Applauds Senator Jeff Brandes for Sponsoring Senate Bill 74 to Extend COVID-19 Liability Protections to Healthcare Heroes
Florida Senator and Chief Financial Officer Join Together to Advocate for COVID-19 Liability Protections for Healthcare Professionals
Senator Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg) today joined Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, as well as representatives of the Florida Health Care Association, Florida Hospital Association, Florida Medical Association, the Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida, and the Florida Chamber of Commerce, to advocate for liability protections for health care professionals, saying proposed legislation is essential to keep resources available for the health care heroes who work tirelessly to keep the public well. [Read more…] about Florida Senator and Chief Financial Officer Join Together to Advocate for COVID-19 Liability Protections for Healthcare Professionals
FHCA Applauds Governor DeSantis for Protecting Vital Funding for Nursing Center Residents in His Florida Leads Budget Recommendations
FHCA Executive Director Emmett Reed today issued the following statement in response to Governor Ron DeSantis’ $96.6 billion Florida Leads budget recommendations for FY 2021-2022, which include preserving the $105 million Medicaid increase for nursing center care that was passed by the 2020 Legislature. [Read more…] about FHCA Applauds Governor DeSantis for Protecting Vital Funding for Nursing Center Residents in His Florida Leads Budget Recommendations
