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In Florida, finding care during pregnancy and in the year following birth can be a struggle. This session, the Republican-controlled legislature is working to address that with measures that would shrink maternity care deserts and by looking for ways to better educate the public. But some Democrats say the state is also moving forward with rules that are making access to care harder and in some cases putting the life of pregnant people in danger.
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Florida Hospital Association president Mary Mayhew tells "The Florida Roundup" that she hopes people can start benefitting from the program within the year.
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Supporters say parts of the plan will work together to help increase access to health care in the state
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The Florida Policy Institute ranked each county for children's wellness. The state saw improvements across the board, but Leon County ranked 38th in overall child well-being.
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Scientists at USF hope to improve guidance for how humans interact with wildlife to prevent future disease outbreaks.
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Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo is making access to healthcare her top priority for the legislative session. She’s outlined plans for bills to expand the state’s healthcare workforce and to encourage innovation in the healthcare field. And, Passidomo says she expects lawmakers to file at least a dozen other measures that could fit into her Live Healthy initiative.
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The move will allow Florida to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada. But, the Agency for Health Care Administration has to meet conditions first.
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Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at ensuring abortion rights in Florida have submitted enough valid petition signatures to get on the ballot.
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Dr. Joseph Ladapo is targeting the use of the mRNA vaccines, contradicting recommendations from federal health agencies.
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A legislative package calls for spending nearly $900 million to shift patients away from emergency rooms, offset hospital training costs, and help doctors pay off debt.