health care workers

It’s about the money — on both sides — as arguments swirl about patient safety, rising prices, and paying back on-the-job training.

The U.S. faces a shortfall of about 450,000 nurses and 120,000 doctors in the coming years. The Senate's top health committee, led by Sen. Bernie Sanders, is considering bipartisan solutions.

Florida was among three states that declined to check for vaccination violations, instead leaving that process to CMS, which hired contractors. As a result, CMS said Florida was docked more than $1.2 million.

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

The industry has long relied on immigrants to bolster its ranks, and they’ll be critical to meeting future staffing needs, experts say. But as the baby boom generation fills beds, policymakers are slow to open new pathways for foreign workers.

The donation from Dr. Philips Charities will support the construction of a College of Nursing building in the Lake Nona area and should help UCF increase its nursing student body.

Shift Change, of the UF Shands Arts in Medicine program, is an hourlong broadcast dedicated to uplifting Gainesville health care workers and the Shands Hospital community.

An appeals court declined to review the case, leading 10 states to file a petition with the Supreme Court in May. The states claimed the mandate violates federal administrative law and infringed on state rights.

More than two years into the pandemic, parents face a child care crisis. That’s why some hospitals are considering starting child care centers to address recruitment and retention troubles.

The university announced it will begin accepting nursing students three times a year: in the fall, spring and summer. The school also reduced the GPA needed for acceptance to the BSN program.