health care

The approval comes after a yearlong delay – and many children lost coverage during that time

A USF survey of Hillsborough County's immigrant community reveals the ripple effects of the 2023 law. Immigration advocates say they've had to clear up misconceptions.

Black babies are at higher risk of infant mortality than white babies. There are also several factors behind the barriers to prenatal care in Florida.

Although Florida's Amendment 4 doesn’t define "health care provider," legal experts said it would not allow people who aren’t licensed to provide health care to determine whether a patient qualifies for a health risk exception.

Roughly 2,000 more people got abortions in Florida last year than the previous year, according to the latest state data. Out-of-state residents once again fueled the spike.

More than half of babies born in the territory are now delivered via surgery compared with only 32% on the U.S. mainland.

Kathleen Passidomo, who's making her "Live Healthy" initiative a priority during the session, discussed this and other issues on The Florida Roundup.

Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo and two key lieutenants rolled out a plan aimed at expanding access to health care, with a focus on increasing the number of doctors, encouraging technological innovation and boosting medical screenings.

Amid population growth and a shortfall of doctors and nurses, the Florida Senate is ready to start crafting legislation aimed at expanding access to health care.

Without financial and legal planning done in advance, experts say aging seniors and their loved ones are left with fewer options in today's elder care system.

Patients who depend upon special drugs to treat rare diseases are caught in the crossfire as drugmakers and the FDA battle over regulations that reward companies for developing treatments for relatively small pools of patients.

Foreign-trained medical professionals could help Florida address a workforce shortage and meet the growing demand for care. But they often face barriers to getting certified in the U.S.