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Health care
Hearing set in Medicaid eligibility fight in Florida
A federal judge will hear a lawsuit alleging Florida has not provided adequate information before dropping people from the Medicaid program.
The Scoop: Tues., October 31, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Hydrogen energy in Florida A new end-to-end green hydrogen system is coming to Florida. If all goes to plan, it’s set to be the first demonstration project in the nation to successfully create clean energy...
Democrats propose Medicaid expansion in Florida for young adults
A bill calls for Florida to study expanding Medicaid to cover people ages 18 to 26 who might not otherwise be able to have health insurance.
Medicare Enrollment Period is Now Open. What to Do?
Learn what to consider in making your Medicare healthcare enrollment decision for 2023 with our experts from Florida SHINE.
The Scoop: Wed., October 18, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Blast kills hundreds Doctors in Gaza City are in a desperate bid to save badly wounded victims of a massive blast that killed civilians in a nearby hospital. U.S. President Joe Biden told Israel’s Prime...
Attorneys for Medicaid beneficiaries allege that Florida has not provided adequate information before dropping people coverage.
Forty-four percent of insured Florida residents dissatisfied with health coverage, new survey shows
Listen: A new survey shows that 44 percent of Florida residents are dissatisfied with their health insurance. This comes as Florida ranks 46 out of 50 states for lowest enrollment rates. Healthcare company Curative...
Dr. Sylvia Campbell reflects on a life of giving back
Dr. Sylvia Campbell is a Tampa surgeon who has spent decades helping the medically needy in the Tampa Bay region and around the world. Campbell discussed her work on Tuesday (Oct. 17) on WMNF WaveMakers...
The Scoop: Tues., October 17, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
From crime to care A new wellness hub opened yesterday on the site of a former nightclub associated with crime issues in East Tampa. It will offer a pharmacy, family health services, and a service...
East Tampa doctor transforms former nightclub into wellness center
On Monday, a new wellness hub opened in the site of a former nightclub. It will offer a pharmacy, family health services, and more.
The Scoop: Thurs., October 12, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Medicaid processing issues A state Senate committee met yesterday morning in Tallahassee to discuss Florida’s turbulent Medicaid redetermination process. One key topic on the table was excessively long wait times for Medicaid’s call center. ...
A state Senate committee met to discuss Florida' s Medicaid redetermination process. WMNF's Chris Young reports.
