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In the News: Bill may increase property insurance rates, state-subsidized Medicaid alternative, Senate to debate guns, purse snatcher arrest
By Christina DeVarona on April 11th, 2013 | Last updated: April 11, 2013 at 5:41 pm
Property insurance rates could go through roof under Senate bill – Property insurance bill SB 1770, which has been making its way through the Florida Senate, includes potential huge rate increases. With this bill, $9 billion in “hurricane taxes” would [...]
SFC panel to discuss lack of African-American men in health care on Thursday
By Larissa Scott on March 14th, 2013 | Last updated: March 14, 2013 at 4:51 pm
Santa Fe College is hosting a panel of African-American professionals in the health care industry Thursday. The panel will focus on the shortage of American-American men studying in the field.
Marion County’s health department tackles low ranking
By Lauren Verno on January 16th, 2013 | Last updated: February 6, 2013 at 2:20 pm
The health department created a new awareness plan, the Community Health Improvement Plan, to combat the low-ranking health statistics in Marion County.
Shands reveals plans for new Gainesville emergency room
By Sabrina Alvarez on December 6th, 2012 | Last updated: December 7, 2012 at 3:28 pm
The University of Florida and Shands plan on opening a 24-hour emergency facility in northwest Gainesville next year. This $10 million facility will allow locals to have access to quicker care in their area.
In the News: prison health care, Walgreens investigation, Lipitor production halted, fiscal cliff, Powerball winners
By Kelsey Meany on November 29th, 2012 | Last updated: November 29, 2012 at 1:42 pm
Judge hears Fla. prison privatization challenge – Circuit Jude John Cooper heard a case Thursday in Tallahassee in regards to plans to privatize health care services in Florida prisons. The Gainesville Sun DEA probes Walgreens pharmacies over drug diversion in [...]
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Supreme Court upholds health care law
By News from NPR on June 28th, 2012 | Last updated: September 7, 2012 at 2:51 pm
Chief Justice John Roberts said the requirement that individuals have health coverage or pay a penalty falls within Congress’ power to impose taxes. On the issue of Medicaid expansion, a majority of the court said Congress can expand Medicaid, but can’t strip states of all their Medicaid funds if they fail to participate in that expansion.
