health care

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.

About a million Floridians are ineligible to continue receiving Medicaid, and will be kicked off in April. State officials stand divided about the implications for the state and its people.

On the South Florida Roundup, we explored the wire fraud scheme that created an illegal shortcut for aspiring nurses to get licensed and find employment. A Miami Herald reporter and two nursing professionals provided their insight on the federal case.

States are trying to reach millions of Medicaid enrollees to make sure those still eligible remain covered and help others find new health insurance. Experts especially worry about what will become of Florida enrollees.

Florida has more enrollees in the Affordable Care Act marketplace than any other state, with more than 3.2 million people, or 20 percent of the country’s totals.

After Medicaid enrollment soared during the first three years of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 1 million Floridians likely will drop off the health-care program in 2023.

Health care navigators help people sign up for insurance plans available on the Affordable Care Act marketplace.

The law expands health care benefits for veterans who may have developed illnesses after toxic exposure during their service. The VA can start processing most claims on Jan. 1.

Earlier this year, three activists who are opposed to COVID vaccines and standard treatment protocols for the illness were elected to the board of Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

It’s National Lung Cancer awareness month, and a recent study suggests Florida scores below the average when it comes to lung cancer screenings and treatment.

As the pandemic raged, an independent nonprofit tied to the CDC hired an army of seasoned professionals to fill the gaps in the country’s public health system. Now, the money has largely run out.