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Guest AuthorMarch 29, 2015

The uncertain future of Medicaid financing has received much attention during the past few weeks of the legislative session. Adding to that uncertainty is an unhealthy dose of speculation and misinformation about the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and federal reliability. As chairman of the Florida Senate’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Appropriations […]

Guest AuthorMarch 26, 2015

The uncertain future of Medicaid financing has received much attention during the past few weeks of the Legislative Session. Adding to that uncertainty is an unhealthy dose of speculation and misinformation about the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and federal reliability. As chairman of the Florida Senate’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Appropriations […]

Peter SchorschMarch 21, 2015

Time after time, hospice has proven to be a godsend for patients, families and loved ones. Hospice allows individuals to die with dignity, to finish lives without the pain, loneliness and fear that often accompanies death. Outside the sterile environment of a hospital, hospice patients are free from the regimen of invasive procedures typically associated […]

Peter SchorschMarch 19, 2015

Amid the early skirmishes of the 2015 Legislative Session, an unexpected upset occurred this past week when a bill died in its first committee of reference. The fact the bill died is not entirely surprising, especially in light of the policy in the bill. In fact, that the bill was even being considered is a testament […]

Ryan RayJanuary 19, 2015

Toby Philpot has confirmed to FloridaPolitics.com that he will be leaving his job as Florida director of government relations at Health Management Associates to assume the role of chief of staff for the Florida Lottery. Philpot has previously served as political director for Senate President Mike Haridopolos before moving over to HMA. His new appointment, […]

Peter SchorschDecember 9, 2014

Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the reappointment of Elizabeth Dudek as Secretary of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). Dudek was appointed Secretary of AHCA by Gov. Scott in March 2011. Prior to her appointment, Dudek served as AHCA’s Deputy Secretary for the Division of Health Quality Assurance. “Secretary Dudek has been part […]

Christine Jordan SextonNovember 7, 2014

The state Agency for Health Care Administration approved an additional 53 letters of intent for 3,115 new nursing home beds and hospice programs. Thirteen letters of intent from investors were rejected for not meeting the technical requirements, staff said. Here is a list of the new accepted letters of intent (note, new letters begin on […]

Christine Jordan SextonNovember 6, 2014

A Tallahassee appellate court on Thursday affirmed an order requiring Florida Hospital Orlando to repay $22,138.34 to the state for unnecessary medical services for 14 Medicaid patients. In reaching its unanimous opinion a three-member panel of the First District Court of Appeal rejected the hospital’s argument that the state reviewed Medicaid patient files to determine […]

Christine Jordan SextonOctober 27, 2014

Florida’s health maintenance organizations responsible for coordinating health care coverage to the poor, elderly and disabled have been targeted for $556 million in rate reductions under a proposal crafted by the state agency that oversees the Medicaid program. The proposed cuts were outlined in budget documents submitted earlier this month by the Agency for Health […]

Bob SparksJune 10, 2014

Each week, state and federal courts in Florida process and adjudicate thousands of lawsuits. Some are frivolous while some have larger implications, or perhaps garner some national attention. With the ongoing tragedy, and that is precisely what it is, involving the U.S. Veterans Administration, expect courtrooms to be busy handling cases of veterans treated badly. […]

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Rene Garcia: Setting the record straight on Florida's Medicaid program

Rene Garcia: State’s healthcare funding faces critical questions

Death of common sense: State forcing Lakeland hospice to shut down over clerical error

Medicaid dental carve-out saga shows fundamentals still matter

Toby Philpot next chief of staff at Florida Lottery

Gov. Scott reappoints Elizabeth Dudek as secretary of AHCA

AHCA accepts 53 more letters from investors interested in long term care

Court sides with state and against Florida Hospital Orlando in Medicaid overpayment case

Hundreds of millions in Medicaid rate cuts coming for HMOs next year?

Bob Sparks: Is Florida’s lawsuit against the VA political? Who cares?