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Christine Jordan SextonMay 20, 2015

The much-written about Commission on Healthcare and Hospital Funding holds its inaugural meeting in Tallahassee on Wednesday. Gov. Rick Scott, a former healthcare and hospital executive, has spent much of his time in the three weeks since lawmakers left town focusing on building a continuation base budget and negotiating with and suing the federal government over supplemental Medicaid […]

Christine Jordan SextonMay 19, 2015

The for-profit hospital chain Hospital Corporation of America is asking Gov. Rick Scott to raise taxes on hospitals. Presidents from the four HCA hospital regions in Florida sent a letter to Scott regarding the Commission on Healthcare and Hospital Funding saying that the Low Income Pool is not a long-term solution and that Scott should […]

Christine Jordan SextonMay 15, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott rounded off his letter-writing week with one to officials at UF Health Jacksonville, asking 15 questions that could provide insight into why the hospital has become “extraordinarily reliant on federal (Medicaid) funds and what can be done to improve the financial viability” of the facility. Scott sent the letter to Chief Executive […]

Christine Jordan SextonMay 14, 2015

To prepare for the first meeting of the Commission on Healthcare and Hospital Funding next week in Tallahassee Gov. Rick Scott has asked Florida hospitals and HMOs for detailed financial information. Scott asked in a letter that they detail their finances between 2006 and 2013 on a government form. He also wants data on the […]

Christine Jordan SextonMay 11, 2015

Health care experience may not be a prerequisite to get onto the newly created Commission on Healthcare and Hospital Funding, but contributing to political committee and candidates doesn’t hurt. Carlos Beruff, a Parrish home builder, is executive director of the commission. A review of campaign finance records shows that Beruff has given $107,369.69 to Republican candidates […]

Christine Jordan SextonApril 30, 2015

Any commission on healthcare costs should make sure to look at all parts of the delivery system, not just hospital costs. Pharmaceuticals, durable medical equipment, Medicaid HMOs, and ambulatory surgical centers also are part of the health care delivery system and contribute to health care costs, said Tony Carvalho, president of the Safety Net Hospital […]

Christine Jordan SextonApril 30, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott unveiled what appears to be an ambitious health care agenda he plans on tackling before July 1. Although the governor didn’t have a health care agenda going into the 2015 session, Scott announced one in a news release Thursday. He vowed to develop a Commission on Healthcare and Hospital Funding that will, […]

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5 things to watch at Wednesday’s meeting of Rick Scott’s hospital commission

For-profit hospitals ask Rick Scott to increase taxes on them

Rick Scott winds up week of health care letters with one to UF Health Jacksonville

Rick Scott demands financial details from hospitals, HMOs

Health care panel appointees gave to Rick Scott, his PAC, other GOP hopefuls

Health care commission must examine all related costs, lobbyist says

Rick Scott’s agenda: A no-LIP budget, end of certificates of need