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Christine Jordan SextonMarch 25, 2015

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At its final scheduled meeting of the year, the House Health Innovation Subcommittee will consider a bill to allow advanced registered nurse practitioners to practice independently from physicians. Sponsored by physician and Rep. Cary Pigman, HB 547 was temporarily deferred at the panel’s meeting this past week when it appeared that it was going to […]

Christine Jordan SextonFebruary 9, 2015

The 2015 Health Care Affordability Summit in Orlando begins in earnest today. Here are three things, of many, to look for on the first day of the summit, dubbed “Let’s Keep a Healthy Florida Working.” 1. While Deputy Secretary for Medicaid Justin Senior isn’t slated to make an appearance at the summit until Day, 2 […]

Guest AuthorMarch 10, 2014

As an emergency medicine physician and member of the Florida Legislature, I believe I have a unique perspective on how, and in what fashion, we can work to improve our health-care delivery system and the regulatory framework it operates under. As Vice Chairman of the House Health Care Workforce Innovation Committee, I am proud to […]

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TALLAHASSEE, FLA. 4/18/25-Candles and remembrances are left near the Unconquered statue a few hours after the Florida State University Gathering of Unity Vigil held Friday to honor victims of the recent mass shooting. COLIN HACKLEY PHOTO

Will House panel OK bill to allow advanced RNs to practice without MD oversight?

3 things to look for during first day of 2015 Florida Health Care Affordability Summit

Cary Pigman: State must allow highly trained nurses to provide more care