Hepatitis A cases top 1,200 this year
With an additional 89 cases reported last week, Florida has had 1,220 hepatitis A cases this year --- more than in the five previous years combined, according to information posted on the state Department of Health website.
With an additional 89 cases reported last week, Florida has had 1,220 hepatitis A cases this year --- more than in the five previous years combined, according to information posted on the state Department of Health website.
Rule changes aimed at mental health services in Florida
The state is considering changes to rules surrounding who can provide Medicaid behavioral-health services, with the changes possibly increasing access to mental-health providers in places such as schools.
The state is considering changes to rules surrounding who can provide Medicaid behavioral-health services, with the changes possibly increasing access to mental-health providers in places such as schools.
AdventHealth reports 700 percent increase in chickenpox cases
Central Florida clinics are seeing a 700 percent increase in chickenpox cases.
Central Florida clinics are seeing a 700 percent increase in chickenpox cases.
How to spot chickenpox symptoms
Central Florida clinics are seeing a 700 percent increase in chickenpox cases. AdventHealth says that in the last two weeks, the number of chickenpox cases at AdventHealth Centra Care locations have increased 700 percent. They described this jump as startling.
Central Florida clinics are seeing a 700 percent increase in chickenpox cases. AdventHealth says that in the last two weeks, the number of chickenpox cases at AdventHealth Centra Care locations have increased 700 percent. They described this jump as startling.
Florida, other states say that generic drug firms conspired
Alleging a conspiracy that has increased drug prices, Attorney General Ashley Moody announced Monday that Florida has joined states across the country in a massive anti-trust lawsuit against generic drug manufacturers.
Alleging a conspiracy that has increased drug prices, Attorney General Ashley Moody announced Monday that Florida has joined states across the country in a massive anti-trust lawsuit against generic drug manufacturers.
Medicaid expansion plan tops 63,000 signatures
Backers of a proposed constitutional amendment that would expand Medicaid coverage in Florida are getting close to reaching a key threshold.
Backers of a proposed constitutional amendment that would expand Medicaid coverage in Florida are getting close to reaching a key threshold.
Hepatitis A outbreak continues to expand
Florida reported 92 hepatitis A cases last week, bringing the total to 1,129 cases this year as an outbreak continues to grow, according to numbers posted Monday on the state Department of Health website.
Florida reported 92 hepatitis A cases last week, bringing the total to 1,129 cases this year as an outbreak continues to grow, according to numbers posted Monday on the state Department of Health website.
Drug importation fight moves to Washington
The battle over whether to allow state programs and Floridians to have access to prescription drugs imported from Canada has already been waged in the Legislature, but it is now shifting from the halls of Tallahassee to Washington, D.C.
The battle over whether to allow state programs and Floridians to have access to prescription drugs imported from Canada has already been waged in the Legislature, but it is now shifting from the halls of Tallahassee to Washington, D.C.
Pot firms seek to open more storefronts
Two medical marijuana operators want the state to give them the same treatment as Florida’s largest medical-cannabis firm, after health officials allowed Quincy-based Trulieve to open more dispensaries than a state law allowed.
Two medical marijuana operators want the state to give them the same treatment as Florida’s largest medical-cannabis firm, after health officials allowed Quincy-based Trulieve to open more dispensaries than a state law allowed.
Florida hepatitis A cases soar past 1,000
Florida has had a reported 1,037 cases of the liver disease hepatitis A this year, nearly double the amount reported for all of 2018, according to numbers posted on the state Department of Health website.
Florida has had a reported 1,037 cases of the liver disease hepatitis A this year, nearly double the amount reported for all of 2018, according to numbers posted on the state Department of Health website.
Lawmakers OK ride-share services for medicaid
Transportation options for Medicaid patients could be just an app away. Lawmakers this week gave final approval to a bill that would allow ride-share companies, such as Uber or Lyft, to provide non-emergency medical transportation to Medicaid patients.
Transportation options for Medicaid patients could be just an app away. Lawmakers this week gave final approval to a bill that would allow ride-share companies, such as Uber or Lyft, to provide non-emergency medical transportation to Medicaid patients.
Hospice doctor bill goes to Gov. DeSantis
The Florida Senate on Friday gave final approval to a bill that would exempt hospice doctors from being required to check a state database before prescribing controlled substances to patients.
The Florida Senate on Friday gave final approval to a bill that would exempt hospice doctors from being required to check a state database before prescribing controlled substances to patients.
Florida experiencing hepatitis A outbreak
The number of cases of hepatitis A in Florida continues to grow, with the largest concentration of the outbreak in the Tampa Bay area, according to numbers posted on the state Department of Health website.
The number of cases of hepatitis A in Florida continues to grow, with the largest concentration of the outbreak in the Tampa Bay area, according to numbers posted on the state Department of Health website.
Bill raising vaping age from 18 to 21 dies
The Florida Legislature won’t pass a proposal to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21.
The Florida Legislature won’t pass a proposal to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21.
Lottery addiction warning draws debate
Booze and beer don’t carry similar cautions, but some Republican lawmakers want people playing the state lottery to be warned that the games may be addictive.
Booze and beer don’t carry similar cautions, but some Republican lawmakers want people playing the state lottery to be warned that the games may be addictive.
Potency of medical pot re-emerges as issue
With just days to go before the legislative session is slated to end, a House leader is reviving a push to limit the strength of smokable medical marijuana.
With just days to go before the legislative session is slated to end, a House leader is reviving a push to limit the strength of smokable medical marijuana.
Potency of medical pot re-emerges as issue
With just days to go before the legislative session is slated to end, a House leader is reviving a push to limit the strength of smokable medical marijuana.
With just days to go before the legislative session is slated to end, a House leader is reviving a push to limit the strength of smokable medical marijuana.
Florida Senate tees up 'T21' smoking age bill
The Florida Senate is poised to vote on a measure that would raise the smoking age from 18 to 21, after making changes Monday to bring the proposal closer to the House’s version.
The Florida Senate is poised to vote on a measure that would raise the smoking age from 18 to 21, after making changes Monday to bring the proposal closer to the House’s version.
Florida lawmakers sign off on health care changes
The Legislature on Monday approved a far-reaching bill that would affect how health care is delivered.
The Legislature on Monday approved a far-reaching bill that would affect how health care is delivered.
June arguments set in medical marijuana battle
A Tallahassee-based appeals court will hear arguments June 11 in a battle about whether lawmakers and the Florida Department of Health violated a 2016 constitutional amendment that broadly legalized medical marijuana.
A Tallahassee-based appeals court will hear arguments June 11 in a battle about whether lawmakers and the Florida Department of Health violated a 2016 constitutional amendment that broadly legalized medical marijuana.