health care worker shortage

Course work in severn certifications can be completed online in a self-paced fashion in as little as six weeks.

Analysis: Florida is among the states that sought to improve quality of care by mandating the highest minimum staffing hours per resident. But records reveal that a law was no guarantee of improvement.

The closure of Diagnostic Clinic Medical Group highlights the growing shortages of care options for Florida residents. The closures will impact an estimated 30,000 patients, an insurance provider says.

The three-day camp at St. Joseph's Hospital offers high schoolers a look at the life of nurses, surgeons, therapists and other jobs in the hopes of inspiring future health workers.

The state awarded USF $5 million in recurring funds to create the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce. Millions of Floridians live in an area where mental health professionals are sparse.

Supporters say the proposals in the "Live Healthy" package will expand access to care as the state's population continues to increase. The bill is a priority of Senate President Kathleen Passidomo.

Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, who has made health care a priority during this session, has dubbed the proposals as the “Live Healthy Act.”

The measure, a priority of Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, next heads to the House floor. The Senate version has already passed.

AARP Florida says its members have been calling and emailing the governor’s office, claiming the legislation will lead to reduced care for residents, potentially leading to harm.

The Senate voted to pass the measure.. Debate has centered on changes involving certified nursing assistants, who provide much of the hands-on care to nursing-home residents.