Healthcare

Amid population growth and a shortfall of doctors and nurses, the Florida Senate is ready to start crafting legislation aimed at expanding access to health care.

As the state defends its process, the executive director of the Center for Children and Families says, "We know children are losing Medicaid," but "where are they going?"

For the first time, Medicare will negotiate the prices of 10 common medicines.

Some 431,000 Florida residents -- including many children -- have lost Medicaid since May, when the state began unwinding the coverage mandated during the pandemic.

Sabin Bass previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at CHP. He replaced John Hogan, who retired after more than 40 years in the role.

Since the law went into effect July 1st, Florida's undocumented workers are fearful of going to the hospital. Healthcare workers say that affects everyone.

John Hogan is retiring after more than 40 years with the Big Bend's popular healthcare organization.

One Clearwater woman says caring for her spouse with Alzheimer's disease wouldn't be possible without help from a "tribe" of friends and community services.

The pandemic forced states to not kick anyone off the Medicaid rolls. That ended in April. Many of those booted from the program are scrambling to keep their eligibility.

Key parts of a lawsuit are on hold, as the Food and Drug Administration expects a decision by Oct. 31 on Florida's plan to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada.