Florida’s plan to privatize the state’s Medicaid program for low-income residents, was billed as a cost-saver to the state. And last year, Florida healthcare officials started steering people out of the old fee-for-service model, and into private health plans. But as Lynn Hatter reports the insurance companies are coming back to the state, saying they’re running more than 500-million dollars in the red.
Lawmakers are preparing their return to Tallahassee, but for some August’s special session will complicate professional lives at home. Nick Evans has more.
When the bureaucracy becomes a parent for sexually exploited children, the challenges are monumental. The latest Florida efforts to combat the problem are turning up some surprises. Jim Ash has more.
With Friday’s deadline, about 30 claims bills were filed in the Florida Senate. As Sascha Cordner reports, a few of them seeking to further compensate different victims are controversial.
Despite little action on the subject from the legislature this year, Florida’s gaming landscape is changing. Regan McCarthy reports today an important part of the state’s gaming agreement with the Seminole Indian tribe expires.
The Florida Bar is looking into the possibility of allowing out-of-state lawyers to practice law without taking the state bar exam. Talia Piloto (pee-LOH-toe) reports the present requirement, which includes a stressful test, is an ongoing source of concern.