Gallup Poll: Obamacare results in lowest uninsured rate since 2008
A new Gallup survey reveals that the percentage of Americans without health insurance has fallen from 17.1 percent to 15.6 percent, placing the uninsurance rate at the lowest rate since late 2008.
View ArticleCall Today: Navigators Assisting Central Floridians with Health Insurance...
With a September 5, deadline approaching, navigators in Central Florida are available to assist Individuals with paperwork inconsistencies with the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace (healthcare.gov).
View ArticleDr. Phillips Center, Florida Hospital team up to integrate the arts with...
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and Florida Hospital have teamed up to create an arts and wellness educational facility and program.
View ArticleDHCF: Rubio Does Not Represent Interests of Hispanics
The Democratic Hispanic Caucus of Florida has slammed Florida Senator Marco Rubio, who announced yesterday his intention to run for the 2016 presidency, saying, he doesn't represent the interests of a...
View ArticleStill Smoking? Tobacco Costs Average Florida Smoker $1,429,458 Over Lifetime
In Florida, tobacco costs the average smoker over $28,000 per year, and a total cost of $1,429,458 over a lifetime - according to a new WalletHub report.
View Article“Night on Broadway” Famous Faces Masquerade Nets Nearly $400K for Free...
The Great White Way was shining bright in Central Florida in late October as 555 guests raised nearly $400,000 to benefit Shepherd’s Hope and its mission of providing free and compassionate healthcare...
View ArticleCommunity Health Centers Receives $50,000 Grant for Behavioral Health
Orlando Health Foundation donated $50,000 to Community Health Centers. The post Community Health Centers Receives $50,000 Grant for Behavioral Health appeared first on West Orlando News.
View ArticleHouse Democrats Announce Committee Ranking Member Assignments
The Florida House Democratic Caucus announced House committee Democratic Ranking Members for the upcoming legislative session. The post House Democrats Announce Committee Ranking Member Assignments...
View ArticleHealth Care Transparency Act Would Address Denials of Care
Gainesville Rep. Yvonne Hinson and Orlando Sen. Victor Torres recently filed legislation to increase transparency in Florida’s health care system. The post Health Care Transparency Act Would Address...
View ArticleGovernor Ron DeSantis Pushes Transparency in Prescription Costs for Floridians
Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 22-164 to drive transparency in prescription costs for Floridians. The post Governor Ron DeSantis Pushes Transparency in Prescription Costs for Floridians...
View ArticlePet Paradise Lake Nona Brings New Pet Health Care to Orlando
Pet Paradise is expanding in the Orlando area, bringing all-inclusive pet health care to Lake Nona. The post Pet Paradise Lake Nona Brings New Pet Health Care to Orlando appeared first on West Orlando...
View ArticleUCF Receives Grant to Increase Hispanic/Latino Health Care Graduates
University of Central Florida gets $250,000 grant from Bank of America to "support Hispanic/Latina/o/x students pursuing careers in health care." The post UCF Receives Grant to Increase Hispanic/Latino...
View ArticleFlorida Blue Florida Classic Kicks Off with $3.5 million in Health Equity Grants
Florida Blue Foundation awards grants to support nine nonprofit organizations across Florida in enhancement of health equity through their practices, polices and services. The post Florida Blue Florida...
View ArticleTwo Florida Doctors Convicted in $31 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
A federal jury convicted two Florida doctors for their roles in a Medicare fraud scheme where they submitted over $31 million in claims. The post Two Florida Doctors Convicted in $31 Million Medicare...
View ArticlePharmacist Convicted for $1M Prescription Drug Fraud in Lake Mary
Federal jury convicts man for a scheme to defraud Medicare of over $1 million in prescription drug benefits at a pharmacy located in Lake Mary, Florida. The post Pharmacist Convicted for $1M...
View ArticleVeterans Town Hall Event in Orlando
The Orlando VA Healthcare System will host a Veterans Town Hall on Tuesday, March 21st, at the Orlando VA Medical Center located in Lake Nona. The post Veterans Town Hall Event in Orlando appeared...
View ArticleFlorida Becomes First State in Nation to Collect Cancer Recurrence Data
First Lady Casey DeSantis recently announced that Florida will be the first state in the nation to collect cancer recurrence data. The post Florida Becomes First State in Nation to Collect Cancer...
View ArticleTwo Florida Men Plead Guilty to $67 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
Two Florida men pleaded guilty for a scheme to defraud Medicare by submitting over $67 million in false claims and taking kickbacks. The post Two Florida Men Plead Guilty to $67 Million Medicare Fraud...
View ArticleOrlando VA Healthcare System Hosts Maternal Health Summit
The Orlando VA Healthcare System hosted a Maternal Health Summit to better deliver perinatal services for Veterans. The post Orlando VA Healthcare System Hosts Maternal Health Summit appeared first on...
View ArticleTeamsters to Anheuser-Busch: No More Talks Until Health Care Issues Resolved
Teamsters union froze national negotiations with Anheuser-Busch after the company refused to fix and improve health care benefits for workers and retirees. The post Teamsters to Anheuser-Busch: No More...
View ArticleOrlando VA Healthcare System Hosts Veterans Day Ceremony
The Orlando VA Healthcare System will host a Veterans Day Ceremony on Thursday, November 9, 2023 in Lake Nona. The post Orlando VA Healthcare System Hosts Veterans Day Ceremony appeared first on West...
View ArticleFlorida Senate Democratic Leader Introduces Pro-Choice Legislative Package
The Florida Senate Democratic Leader has introduced a pro-choice legislative package to "protect women." The post Florida Senate Democratic Leader Introduces Pro-Choice Legislative Package appeared...
View ArticleFlorida & Iowa Democrats: Florida’s Got 99 Problems and DeSantis is Responsible
As Ron DeSantis completed 99 county tour in Iowa, Florida and Iowa Democrats released a joint statement calling out 99 problems he left in Florida. The post Florida & Iowa Democrats: Florida’s Got...
View ArticleTime is Almost Up to Select a Medicare Plan for 2024
Time's almost up to change your Medicare Plan for 2024, as the Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Election Period ends Dec. 7th. The post Time is Almost Up to Select a Medicare Plan...
View ArticleFlorida Residents Sentenced for $93M Health Care Fraud, Money Laundering Scheme
A Florida man and woman were sentenced in conspiracy to defraud Medicare by billing over $93 million for health services that were never rendered. The post Florida Residents Sentenced for $93M Health...
View ArticleFDA Authorizes Florida’s Prescription Drug Importation Program
FDA authorized Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration's drug importation program, first step to importation of prescription drugs. The post FDA Authorizes Florida’s Prescription Drug...
View ArticleFlorida TaxWatch Announces Taxpayer Priorities for 2024 Legislative Session
Florida TaxWatch released a list of taxpayer priorities for the 2024 Legislative Session. The post Florida TaxWatch Announces Taxpayer Priorities for 2024 Legislative Session appeared first on West...
View ArticleLive Healthy: Legislation Passes to Grow Florida’s Health Care Workforce
The “Live Healthy” legislation is designed to grow Florida’s health care workforce, increase access, and incentivize innovation. The post Live Healthy: Legislation Passes to Grow Florida’s Health Care...
View ArticleHouse Republicans Endorse National Abortion Ban in Latest Budget
Democrats blast Republicans after budget includes anti-choice restrictions and endorses a national abortion ban with zero exceptions for rape or incest. The post House Republicans Endorse National...
View ArticleConsumers Protected from Lower Quality Health Coverage by Limiting ‘Junk...
Consumers are getting more protections from being scammed into purchasing lower quality health insurance, or “junk insurance." The post Consumers Protected from Lower Quality Health Coverage by...
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