Drew WilsonApril 25, 2019
4min739
Online orders would still be allowed, but an in-person exam would be required.
Tag: telehealth
Drew WilsonApril 25, 2019
Christine Jordan SextonApril 10, 2019
4min298
The House is primed to pass a boost to the industry on Thursday.
Christine Jordan SextonMarch 26, 2019
4min216
“Telemedicine is something that is evolving as we speak now."
Drew WilsonNovember 16, 2018
9min279
Anyone living above ground for the past decade knows health care costs are rising at a rapid pace, but that trend could be reversed by intertwining telemedicine with widespread broadband access, according to a panel of experts at Florida Internet & Television’s FITCon 2018. Tampa state Rep. James Grant was joined on the panel by mental […]
Staff ReportsJuly 27, 20165min355
Thirteen people have been named to the state’s new Telehealth Advisory Council, according to a Wednesday joint news release from the Agency for Healthcare Administration and Department of Health. The members are: — Elizabeth Miller, CRNP of Tampa (Chief Operations Officer of WellCare Health Plans) — Dr. Ernest Bertha of Sunrise (Medical Director of Sunshine […]
Jim RosicaMarch 3, 2016
2min285
The Florida Senate on Thursday sent back the House’s “telehealth” bill (HB 7087), aimed at allowing doctors to treat patients virtually, rather than in person. But the bill’s chances look iffy this session. The Senate continues to insist that Florida-licensed physicians, rather than out-of-state health care providers, should care for Florida residents. The chamber added […]
Phil AmmannFebruary 25, 2016
2min153
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved Thursday several bills with some cost-saving measures for health providers. The bills now head to the Senate floor. LobbyTools is reporting on SB 1686, sponsored by Fernandina Beach Republican Sen. Aaron Bean, which will allow Florida’s health care practitioners to provide telehealth services. The bill creates a task force under the Agency […]
Mitch PerryFebruary 17, 20162min357
A measure sponsored by Palm Harbor Republican Rep. Chris Sprowls to provide more transparency about health care costs advanced in the House Health & Human Services Committee on Wednesday. Sprowls said that among the provisions in the bill (HB 1175) would include allowing access for patients to learn about specific cost assessments that hospitals charge, as […]
Dominic CalabroFebruary 4, 20164min197
Florida TaxWatch has been a leader in making sure Florida residents have access to affordable health care options, saving millions of dollars and countless lives. Lawmakers are considering two TaxWatch recommendations to eliminate barriers to 21st century solutions to help Floridians enjoy longer, healthier lives. One change would reduce the limits on “telehealth” — the […]
Staff ReportsJanuary 26, 2016
12min189
Efforts to expand telehealth options in Florida are moving through the state Legislature, and the state Senate on Tuesday approved a measure (SB 1686) aimed at improving access. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Aaron Bean, defines telehealth, creates a telehealth task force, and authorizes healthcare practitioners in Florida to participate in telehealth. The measure passed […]