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WebOpen enrollment ends Dec. 15, 2023 for those who want to start their new insurance Jan. 1, 2024, and Jan. 16, 2024 for those who want coverage starting in …

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More than 4M Floridians sign up for ACA plans during …

WebExpanded financial assistance and the ongoing Medicaid unwinding contributed to the spike. Florida once again leads the nation in signups for health plans …

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Reasons why Florida leads nation in Affordable Care Act …

WebRep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa) credits the recently-passed Inflation Reduction Act and the University of South Florida-led Navigators for the state's record enrollment. …

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A major Florida health plan is heading to Gov. DeSantis

WebThe Florida House on Thursday gave final approval to a wide-ranging health care plan that supporters say will help prepare for future population growth and fuel …

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Coronavirus: Tampa Bay testing, vaccine and booster shot …

WebHillsborough County is also offering children's vaccines: Progress Village Park, 87-1 Progress Blvd., Tampa. Hours are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children …

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Florida health coverage rate is better, but still lags most …

WebFlorida's health coverage rate is improving, but still lags behind most of the US. A report released Thursday showed that Florida saw improvement in 2022 in people …

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State government policies increasingly affect health …

WebHealth outcomes in the United States are increasingly dependent on decisions being made at the state level, according to a piece published this month in the …

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What do weight loss drugs mean for a industry built on …

WebBut some health experts worry about traditional diet companies and gyms getting in the medication business and believe the drugs will cater to society’s need for …

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As bird flu spreads in cows, here are 4 big questions …

WebIt's been a month since the surprising discovery of bird flu in dairy cattle, and each week seems to bring more surprises.. Take the latest revelation: viral fragments in …

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Another blue-green algae health alert issued along …

WebThe Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued its fifth health alert this year, four of which have been due to blue-green algae in the Caloosahatchee …

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Report highlights racial inequities in Florida health care WUSF

WebA new report from the Commonwealth Fund is highlighting racial inequities in the nation's health care system. Researchers measured factors related to access and …

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USF will open center to address state mental health workforce …

WebThe University of South Florida is creating a center to boost the state's mental health workforce amid a national shortage.. The legislature recently awarded USF $5 …

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Florida files a motion for a stay in a wetlands permitting fight

WebPointing to what it called "irreparable injuries," Florida has asked a federal appeals court to put on hold a district judge's ruling as a legal battle continues to play out …

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Health officials focus on the fight against diabetes in Sarasota …

WebA referral is usually required, but those needing care can call (941) 917-7468 for assistance. To learn more about the Sarasota County Department of Health’s Health …

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How a nationwide cyberattack is impacting Florida patients, …

WebOn Feb. 21, Change Healthcare, owned by insurance giant UnitedHealth Group, said it suffered a cyberattack. The company is an important part of the U.S. …

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COVID-19 variant JN.1 leads a new surge of cases in Florida

WebIn the beginning of December, the variant made up about 20% of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. Now, JN.1 accounts for about 60% of cases, according to federal …

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What women can do — and should do — to protect their health

WebBut she says there are still things you can do and should do to protect your health. Dr. Sharon Malone has been practicing medicine for more than 30 years, and …

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Tampa, TGH partner on TampaWell initiative WUSF

WebTampa is partnering with Tampa General Hospital on a multi-year preventative wellness initiative aimed at improving the overall health of residents. …

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What's EMTALA, the patient law central in the latest Supreme …

WebThe Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesdayin a case that could determine whether doctors can provide abortions to pregnant women with medical …

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South Florida seeing an uptick in HIV diagnoses among people 50 …

WebStill, some counties in South Florida are seeing increased rates in new diagnoses of HIV among certain age groups, including people 50 and older. In this 2020 …

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How the search for the origins of COVID-19 turned politically …

WebThe hunt for the origins of COVID-19 has gone dark in China, the victim of political infighting after a series of stalled and thwarted attempts to find the source of the …

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Tampa General Hospital agrees to purchase three CHS hospitals in

WebWith the purchase of three hospitals from Bravera Health, Tampa General is expanding its “geographic footprint” into Hernando and Citrus counties. The agreement, …

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Florida health provider says better building design can help …

WebHospitals and other medical facilities are increasingly turning to the expertise of healthcare architects, patients, their families, physicians and nurses. The University of …

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Misinformation causes Floridians to harm, not help, monarch …

WebIn the letter, Davis said people need to set their feelings aside and end their love affair with monarch butterflies. “One thing that would help, at least in your backyard, …

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A surgeon general report once cleared the air about smoking. Is it …

WebA health warning is seen on the packaging of a disposable vaping pod device in Washington on Monday, June 26, 2023. Sixty years ago, the U.S. surgeon …

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