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Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Advocates for COVID-19 Liability Protections for Healthcare Professionals

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Florida Health Care Association, representing nearly 700 nursing homes and assisted living facilities across Florida, joined Florida’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis yesterday as part of his “Supporting Our Healthcare Heroes” COVID-19 Liability Tour in Ft. Myers to advocate for vital COVID-19 liability protections for Florida’s health care workers and long-term care personnel during the upcoming legislative session. [Read more…] about Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Advocates for COVID-19 Liability Protections for Healthcare Professionals

FHCA Unveils 2021 Legislative Priorities for Long Term Care

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Protecting 2020-2021 Medicaid funding increase, COVID
liability protections and workforce support top the agenda

The Florida Health Care Association, which represents nearly 700 nursing homes and assisted living facilities across Florida, today released its 2021 legislative priorities for long term care. [Read more…] about FHCA Unveils 2021 Legislative Priorities for Long Term Care

FHCA Issues Statement on FDA Approval of Moderna Vaccine, Launch of South Florida Nursing Homes Direct Vaccination Pilot

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Florida Health Care Association, representing nearly 700 nursing homes and assisted living facilities across Florida, issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Moderna’s request for emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine. [Read more…] about FHCA Issues Statement on FDA Approval of Moderna Vaccine, Launch of South Florida Nursing Homes Direct Vaccination Pilot

Florida Health Care Association Applauds Governor DeSantis and Federal CDC Panel for Making Long Term Care Residents and Staff the Highest Priority for Vaccine Distribution

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Florida Health Care Association, representing nearly 700 nursing homes and assisted living facilities across Florida, issued the following statement in response to the recent announcement by Governor Ron DeSantis to prioritize long term care residents for COVID-19 vaccine distribution. [Read more…] about Florida Health Care Association Applauds Governor DeSantis and Federal CDC Panel for Making Long Term Care Residents and Staff the Highest Priority for Vaccine Distribution