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The Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) issued final orders to five providers for failure to meet licensure requirements during the month of June. [Read more…] about Agency Took Licensure Action Against Six Providers, 13 Additional Providers Suspended or Terminated from the Medicaid Program
While Florida is often thought of as a mecca for retirees, a recent analysis of moving trends by one of the nation’s top moving companies documented that nearly a third of new residents moving to the Sunshine State are young professionals. [Read more…] about Young Professionals Moving to Florida is On the Rise
It’s been a consistent theme echoed by law enforcement: “See something, say something.” [Read more…] about Following weekend attacks, Sen. Berman and Rep. Stark refile legislation to expand Florida’s Red Flag laws
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced a plan to significantly expand Florida’s electric vehicle infrastructure by increasing the number of charging stations along major thoroughfares throughout the state. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Plan for Expansion of Florida’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the following appointments and reappointments to Florida’s Judicial Nominating Commissions: [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 66 Appointments and Reappointments to Florida’s Judicial Nominating Commissions
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that the Florida Department of State (DOS) and Florida’s 67 County Supervisors of Elections will engage in a cooperative cybersecurity initiative ahead of the 2020 election. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Plan to Evaluate Security of Elections Systems in Florida and a Total of $5.1 Million for Election Cybersecurity
Legislation sponsored by State Senator Bobby Powell, Jr. (D-West Palm Beach) and State Representative David Silvers (D-West Palm Beach) boosting vital mental health care for Florida’s youth is now heading to the governor’s desk for signature following unanimous passage in both the Senate and House this week. [Read more…] about Bills to Improve Florida’s Mental Health Treatment and Services Clear House and Senate with Unanimous Support
Governor Rick Scott today announced four awards for more than $29 million in funding from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: $29 Million Investment will Continue to Grow Jobs Across Florida
Governor Rick Scott today announced that November 2018 marked 44 consecutive months of the Orlando area having the highest job creation in the state, adding 60,800 new private-sector jobs in the past year, making the total number of new private-sector jobs created in the Orlando area 315,400 since December 2010. [Read more…] about Florida Private-Sector Job Creation Numbers
By Andrew Behrman
President & CEO
Florida Association of Community Health Centers
Floridians recently were surprised to learn that last year the number of children uninsured in our state increased for the first time since tracking began a decade ago. According to a recent report released by Georgetown University’s Center for Children and Families, the share of Florida children without insurance coverage rose from 6.6 percent to 7.3 percent. [Read more…] about Community Health Centers provide Florida’s children health services, even without insurance
