Public Policy

This past year brought a world of change, in rapid fire format, that has the potential to change our country.

It’s Florida’s 26th annual Children’s Week! This year, many child welfare advocates have extended their support for this time-honored tradition, including the Florida Association of Children’s Hospitals (FACH), the umbrella organization for 15 children’s hospitals and the collective voice of children’s healthcare across the state.

The Florida Hospital Association (FHA), the Florida Medical Association (FMA), and Florida Blue have joined to promote a #FluFreeFlorida and avoid a twindemic, a convergence of influenza and COVID-19 cases in Florida this season.

Due to a low participation rate for the US Census, Florida’s in danger of gaining only one additional congressional seat for 2022 rather than the two predicted prior to COVID.

Sadly, scammers never stop trying to make a dishonest dollar – not even amid a pandemic.

Members of the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) and Keep Florida Fishing (KFF) descended upon Tallahassee recently, meeting with elected officials and agency secretaries to discuss issues impacting the boating and angling industry.

Did you know life, long-term care and disability insurers want to gain access to individuals’ genetic testing results? Even though their businesses are currently profitable, these insurance companies are trying to rig the game.

In 2016, the Florida Legislature outlawed balance billing for most medical bills, which can bankrupt Florida families.

Have a toothache? You may be out of luck. One in four Floridians live in areas designated by the government as having a shortage of dentists. These areas include Leon, Orange and Duval counties.