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Christine Jordan SextonJune 9, 2015

During the contentious debate over Medicaid expansion top Republicans in the Florida House railed against hospitals as special interests and part of the “health care industrial complex.” Now the House is taking its battle against hospitals on multiple fronts, including trying to revive a little-noticed bill from the 2015 Regular session that cracks down on […]

Daniel TilsonJune 9, 2015

Shirley dragged long and hard on her lipstick-stained cigarette. She alternated between shaking and nodding her head while listening to new friend Toni talk trash about politicians. “They did it again, threw us under the bus. They don’t know us, they don’t give a damn about us, we’re just bugs on their windshield, that’s all, […]

Christine Jordan SextonJune 6, 2015

Budget conferees have agreed to target $400 million in recurring general revenue to hospitals and, as of Saturday morning, to not fund graduate medical education. Eliminating the funding — a $100 million concession for the Florida Senate — is a “work in progress” Sen. Rene Garcia said. Rep. Matt Hudson quickly agreed. “It’s certainly not off […]

Christine Jordan SextonJune 1, 2015

Former Senate President Don Gaetz spoke briefly with reporters after the Senate Health Policy Committee on Monday to say that unless the Legislature passes a plan to increase access to health care using federal Medicaid funding, it will be a tough legislative session for everyone. “There is no way that one particular group or one […]

Julie DelegalMay 31, 2015

The Florida Legislature reconvenes Monday in a special session to do its only real job – pass a budget. The impasse, between Republicans in the House and Republicans in the Senate over expanding healthcare for uninsured Floridians, prompted House members to pick up their ball and leave the playground three days before the regular session’s […]

Julie DelegalMay 31, 2015

The Florida Legislature reconvenes Monday in a special session to do its only real job – pass a budget. The impasse, between Republicans in the House and Republicans in the Senate over expanding healthcare for uninsured Floridians, prompted House members to pick up their ball and leave the playground three days before the regular session’s […]

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 […]

Guest AuthorApril 23, 2015

The Florida Constitution requires the Florida Legislature to pass a balanced budget and send it to the governor. This is the Constitution’s primary mandate for the Legislature. The Florida budget, like any budget, is comprised of two components: income and expenses. Governmental income is derived from the taxes and fees paid by Floridians and visitors […]

Mark FerruloApril 19, 2015

Two years ago, Gov. Rick Scott announced his support for expanding access to healthcare in Florida saying he couldn’t, “in good conscience, deny the uninsured access to care.” Fast forward to 2015 and he is opposed to a plan to close Florida’s coverage gap endorsed by the entire Florida Senate, Democrats and Republicans alike. After […]

Mark FerruloApril 19, 2015

Two years ago, Gov. Rick Scott announced his support for expanding access to health care in Florida saying he couldn’t, “in good conscience, deny the uninsured access to care.” Fast forward to 2015 and he opposes a plan with bipartisan Florida Senate support to close Florida’s coverage gap. After this latest about-face, one is left […]

Tag: hospitals

A $30 million hospital issue could get tucked into Medicaid conforming bill

Daniel Tilson: Florida's uninsured left standing in the shadow of hopelessness

Chambers agree to $400 million in general revenue to hospitals, zero for doctor training (for now)

Don Gaetz sees no one coming out of Special Session “covered in glory”

Julie Delegal: Are poor less worthy of American Dream that includes healthcare?

Julie Delegal: Are poor less worthy of American Dream that includes healthcare?

Rick Scott demands financial details from hospitals, HMOs

Garrett Richter: Health care in Florida: It’s our money and we deserve a return

Mark Ferrulo: Rick Scott has lost his conscience – if he ever had one

Mark Ferrulo: Rick Scott has lost his conscience – if he ever had one