News Service of Florida
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A measure aimed at outlawing intoxicating hemp-based products is ready to go to Gov. Ron DeSantis after the House and Senate passed it Wednesday.
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The measure would create a process for public hospital districts to convert to nonprofit organizations. However, the Senate version hasn't moved through committees and the session ends Friday,
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Supporters say the measure would help ensure access to health care in rural areas. It comes after 15 other states have approved designations of rural emergency hospitals.
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The governor has until March 1 to decide whether to sign the proposal, a priority of House Speaker Paul Renner, who argues social media harms children’s mental health and can be used by sexual predators.
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The state Agency for Health Care Administration website reports that 4.79 million people were enrolled in January, down from 4.86 million in December.
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Under the measures, facilities designated as rural emergency hospitals could provide emergency services, observation care and outpatient services that do not exceed an average length of stay of 24 hours.
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Under current law, districts can sell or lease hospitals to other entities but cannot convert to nonprofit organizations. The measure would allow districts to go through a conversion process.
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The bill would create a category of “rural emergency hospitals," with backers saying it would help increase access to health care in the state's underserved areas. A companion bill is under debate in the Senate.
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The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration says A Hialeah Women Center did not comply with a law requiring information to be provided to patients at least 24 hours before procedures.
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The proposal would create a new category of “rural emergency hospitals” in Florida, with backers saying it would help increase access to health care in rural areas.