The president of the American Medical Association is visiting Gainesville to meet with medical students and business leaders.
Read More »Scott announces plan to opt out of the Medicare expansion
After reviewing the impact of the Supreme Court ruling that allows Florida to legally opt out of implementing one of the costliest provisions of the Affordable Care Act, Governor Rick Scott has decided to not implement an expansion of the Medicaid program. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Stephanie Denardo reports on how one …
Read More »Ruling from high court expected soon on affordable health care act
With the culmination of the current Supreme Court term quickly approaching, a ruling on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is expected by the end of the month. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT -FM’s Kristen Botica reports on what the effects of these deliberations could be. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/WRAPAffordableHealthCareAct.mp3]
Read More »Funding aims to boost patient care in Florida
Over a dozen primary health care centers in Florida will receive more than $21million to efficiently serve more patients. The Affordable Care Act is providing the grants to expand and improve these community health care facilities. National Association of Community Health Care Centers Policy Director Dan Hawkins says the money …
Read More »The Supreme Court begins hearing on Obama’s health care plan
The Supreme Court stands ready to determine the fate of Obama’s Affordable Care Act. And as Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Sanika Dange reports, the debate is only just getting started. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/mesanikawrap.mp3]
Read More »The real question behind today’s health care discussion
The Affordable Care Act is up for discussion this week. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Fernanda Ponce says the case will determine whether Congress has the power to mandate health insurance for every American. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/03/HealthCareWrap.mp3]
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