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Orlando Health bid to buy three more hospitals draws an objection

A real-estate firm has objected to a proposed $439 million deal that would lead to the health system Orlando Health buying three hospitals.
Medicaid

Medicaid enrollment continues to decrease in Florida

Medicaid enrollment in Florida has steadily decreased since the end of the COVID-19 federal public health emergency.
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Florida Medicaid expansion measure raises $225,000 more

Almost all of the new money raised by the Florida Decides Healthcare committee came from the California-based Tides Foundation.
Medicaid

Medicaid contracts in Florida spark a lawsuit

A losing bidder has filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent Florida health officials from moving forward with new Medicaid managed-care contracts.
Medicaid

A ballot initiative to expand Medicaid in Florida gets $250,000

Hoping to pass a Florida constitutional amendment in 2026 expanding eligibility for Medicaid, a committee received a $250,000 contribution.
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Report shows a reduced number of abortions in Florida

Florida now prevents abortions after six weeks of pregnancy; a new report gives an initial picture of the reduced number of abortions.

20-foot inflatable IUD arrives in Tampa

Americans for Contraception brought a 20-foot, inflatable IUD to Lykes Gaslight Park in downtown Tampa Friday.  The ‘IUD Express’ tour promotes access to reproductive healthcare, following a decision by Senate Republicans to block a bill...
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Medicaid enrollment in Florida continues to decline

Enrollment in Florida’s Medicaid program continued to drop in May, with 4.423 million people receiving health care through the system.
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Organization works to fill gaps Manatee Memorial left after cuts for uninsured care

We Care Manatee is trying to ensure patients get the care they need after Manatee Memorial cut funding for uninsured and low-income patients.

The Scoop: Weds. June 5th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Manatee Memorial Hospital cuts funding for uninsured and low-income surgical patients We Care Manatee is a nonprofit organization that connects patients with financial needs to healthcare providers. The hospital recently cut ties with Good County...
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Medicaid eligibility trial rescheduled to July

The class-action lawsuit is over people being dropped from Florida’s Medicaid program after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
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Free dental care event to treat thousands in Lakeland

Listen: Floridians without access to dental care will be able to get free services next week. It’s because of a two-day event that’s estimated to serve 2,000 people in Lakeland. The initiative is called Florida...
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