{"id":66366,"date":"2025-07-15T02:08:04","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T02:08:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/66366\/"},"modified":"2025-07-15T02:08:04","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T02:08:04","slug":"checking-the-pulse-of-florida-health-care-news-and-policy-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/66366\/","title":{"rendered":"Checking the pulse of Florida health care news and policy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome back to Diagnosis, a vertical that focuses on the crossroads of health care policy and politics.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2014 Brace for big, beautiful fallout \u2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

New estimates suggest Florida could see widespread effects from H.R. 1 \u2014 the \u201cOne Big Beautiful Bill Act\u201d \u2014 as changes to Medicaid and SNAP ripple through the state\u2019s most economically vulnerable congressional districts.<\/p>\n

The law adds stricter eligibility requirements for Medicaid and shifts cost burdens for SNAP from the federal government to the states beginning in 2028. That change alone could create significant gaps in Florida, where over 1 million households currently receive SNAP benefits and more than 4.7 million people are enrolled in Medicaid.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>New law could strip health care and food assistance from Florida\u2019s most vulnerable families.<\/p>\n

Districts with high concentrations of Medicaid enrollees \u2014 including CD 6, CD 8 and CD 12 \u2014 each report over 200,000 residents on the program. Even a modest 15% reduction in enrollment could mean tens of thousands losing access to care. In CD 17, Medicaid covers nearly 281,000 people, the highest in the state.<\/p>\n

SNAP-heavy districts also face acute vulnerability. CD 24, CD 26, and CD 27 each support more than 50,000 SNAP households. Analysts warn that shifting administrative duties and cost-sharing requirements to the state could result in delays, reduced benefits, or new eligibility hurdles that increase food insecurity.<\/p>\n

Dual-eligible residents \u2014 those receiving both Medicaid and Medicare \u2014 face added complications. Losing Medicaid can disrupt prescription coverage and long-term care supports, potentially pushing more people into emergency rooms or nursing homes.<\/p>\n

Bottom line: while the law\u2019s implementation will unfold over the years, the pressure on Florida\u2019s health and nutrition infrastructure is already building \u2014 and the state\u2019s most fragile households may feel it first.<\/p>\n

View more data here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2014 First-in-the-nation \u2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gov. Ron DeSantis<\/strong> has signed the Emily Adkins Family Protection Act (HB 1421\/SB 890), making Florida the first state in the nation to enact comprehensive legislation targeting the prevention and tracking of blood clots, including pulmonary embolisms and deep vein thromboses.<\/p>\n

The law mandates enhanced screening protocols at emergency rooms, pregnancy centers, cancer centers and orthopedic clinics, as well as staff training for hospitals and nursing homes. It also creates a statewide blood clot registry to improve prevention and reporting.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>In memory of Emily Adkins, a new Florida law protects families from preventable blood clot deaths.<\/p>\n

The legislation is in honor of Emily Adkins<\/strong>, a 23-year-old who died in 2023 from a preventable clot. It was championed by her parents, Janet<\/strong> and Douglas Adkins<\/strong>, founders of the nonprofit Emily\u2019s Promise. The bill received bipartisan support and was carried by Sen. Clay Yarborough<\/strong> and Rep. Dean Black<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis law will save lives,\u201d said Doug Adkins, CEO of Emily\u2019s Promise. \u201cIt will decrease the likelihood that other Florida families will suffer the way ours did \u2014 from a tragedy that could have been prevented.\u201d<\/p>\n

Leslie Lake<\/strong> of the National Blood Clot Alliance and Dr. Ali Ataya<\/strong>, who chaired the law\u2019s policy workgroup, were also recognized for their advocacy in bringing the legislation to fruition.<\/p>\n

The law took effect on July 3.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u2014 ICYMI \u2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201c340B Program costs Florida millions in lost tax revenue<\/strong><\/a>\u201d via Magnolia Market Access \u2014 A recent analysis by Magnolia Market Access reveals that the 340B drug pricing program is elevating health care costs and reducing tax revenues, with significant impacts in Florida. In 2021, the program allegedly increased health care costs for employers and workers by $7.8 billion, resulting in a $1.8 billion loss in tax revenue nationwide. This includes $1.4 billion in federal losses and $418 million at the state level. Florida was among the most affected states, with an estimated $22 million in lost tax revenue. Since Florida lacks a personal income tax, these losses primarily affect employer payroll taxes and other state revenue streams. The program\u2019s future is expected to be a key issue in Washington as lawmakers examine its effects.<\/p>\n

\u201cCentral Florida Dems say Medicaid users, public school students first at risk from \u2018Big, Beautiful Bill\u2019<\/strong><\/a>\u201d via Kairi Lowery of the Orlando Sentinel \u2014 Central Florida Democrats and local leaders say the region will suffer from the significant cuts to health care and education programs in Trump\u2019s \u201cBig, Beautiful Bill.\u201d \u201cWe see this budget for what it is, an extremist road map that takes away what people rely on to survive,\u201d U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost <\/strong>said at a Thursday news conference at the Pan-American Behavioral Health clinic in Orlando. The nearly 900-page bill, passed along narrow, partisan lines in Congress and signed by Trump on July 4, calls for eliminations and funding cuts to decades-old programs such as SNAP and Medicaid, which help low-income individuals and families. Frost condemned the bill alongside his fellow Central Florida representative, Darren Soto<\/strong>. Soto said the new law would only benefit the rich.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Central Florida Democrats warn that a new law harms the region\u2019s most vulnerable students and families.<\/p>\n

\u201cPlanned Parenthood\u2019s Florida merger will allow it to serve all 67 counties<\/strong><\/a>\u201d via Cindy Krischer Goodman of the Miami Herald \u2014 Planned Parenthood\u2019s two Florida affiliates will merge to form a single, unified statewide organization. The new organization, Planned Parenthood of Florida, will offer expanded services, more telehealth options and extended hours and days of operation at some of its combined 17 health centers in the state. After a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling, states are allowed to cut Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood. However, Michelle Quesada<\/strong>, vice president of communications for Planned Parenthood of Florida, said the two Florida affiliates \u2014 Planned Parenthood of South, East and North Florida and Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida \u2014 have been operating in a hostile political climate for several years and do not receive any state money.<\/p>\n

\u201cMajority of Republicans, MAGA supporters want Congress to extend enhanced premium tax credits for health care<\/strong><\/a>\u201d via Peter Schorsch of Florida Politics \u2014 With the \u201cBig Beautiful Bill\u201d now law, Congress now shifts focus to other priorities it must address before year\u2019s end. Key among them is the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits. The tax credits are scheduled to expire at the end of the year. If Congress does not extend them, premiums will skyrocket for millions of Americans on private health care coverage, forcing many to lose coverage. A KFF Health Tracking Poll conducted last month reveals robust support across party lines for extending enhanced premium tax credits. In fact, 77% of all adults, including 63% of Republicans, back the move.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u2014 RULES \u2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Agency for Health Care Administration\u2019s final rule regarding qualified residential treatment program services (59G-4.128) went into effect on July 8. More here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Agency for Health Care Administration is proposing to amend its rule outlining facial covering requirements for health care practitioners and health care providers for infection control (59A-35.125<\/strong><\/a>). More here.<\/p>\n

The Board of Psychology\u2019s final rule regarding examinations (64B19-11.001) goes into effect on July 22. More here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u2014 PENCIL IT IN \u2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

July 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

Happy birthday to Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Congrats to LaVon Bracy Davis, who is celebrating another trip around the sun.<\/p>\n

July 21<\/strong><\/p>\n

Happy birthday to Sen. Gayle Harrell<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

July 22<\/strong><\/p>\n

Happy birthday to Rep. Alex Andrade<\/strong> and Rep. Jennifer Canady<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

July 25<\/strong><\/p>\n

Happy birthday to Rep. JJ Grow<\/strong>!<\/p>\n


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