The coalition focuses on advancing research and pandemic preparedness for future and current threats.
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The regular session was Gov. Ron DeSantis’ last as governor, but he could have as many as three special sessions to strong-arm his "medical freedom" policies through a reluctant Legislature.
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Open enrollment season lasts until March 31 for people enrolled in Medicare Advantage who want to switch to original Medicare, but there’s a potential hitch.
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The director of the National Institutes of Health and interim director of the CDC, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, said he's concerned about the growing disconnect between scientists and the public .
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David Zambrana becomes the CEO of one of the largest public health systems in the country. He sees Jackson Health expanding its footprint well beyond its traditional hospital services.
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The city manager says the issue is now kicked to the planning department for a hearing before returning to commissioners.
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The agreement includes an FSU investment of $1.7 billion in the hospital. Under the deal, Tallahassee Memorial will continue operating the hospital and lease it from FSU Health.
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On measure creates a special memory care license for assisted living facilities. The other begins a statewide Alzheimer's awareness campaign.
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An amendment to a bill on drug costs adds $31 million to restore eligibility to people in the AIDS Drug Assistance Program, but the House hasn't decided whether to support the move.
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After a year delay, Shevaun Harris and Taylor Hatch were approved for their respective posts. Jeff Aaron's appointment to the board of the Public Employees Relations Commission was also confirmed.
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The Senate’s 80 hours of work per month and education requirements to maintain Medicaid benefits are not in the House companion bill.
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Dentists, hygienists and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency department for decay.
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Older Americans are losing billions of dollars annually to financial exploitation. Banks and investment firms are training employees to spot red flags and stop the transactions.
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The ban would not apply to designated grocery stores and supermarkets licensed by the Florida Department of Agriculture, but it would apply to convenience stores.
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"What's Health" talks to a pediatric emergency physician who shares tools to teach kids about boundaries, secrets and trust.