Florida Health Care Association

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Florida's senior living facilities have 2nd highest legal claims rate in U.S., study finds

By Michael Carroll | Monday, Mar 27, 2023 @ 1:14pm

Florida’s senior living facilities recorded the second highest average claims losses among the 50 states in 2022, amounting to $1,250 per occupied residential unit, according to a new study from the insurance services company WTW.
Extension of COVID-19 liability protections for health care professionals goes to governor

By Michael Carroll | Tuesday, Feb 15, 2022 @ 7:24am

Florida health care providers would continue to receive legal liability protections against COVID-19-related lawsuits well into 2023 under legislation that just passed the state legislature.
Florida caregiver advocates weigh need to extend COVID-19 legal liability protections

By Michael Carroll | Thursday, Sep 16, 2021 @ 11:09am

Advocates for health care organizations are weighing whether to push Florida legislators to extend COVID-19 legal liability protections for medical professionals beyond the March 2022 expiration date.
DeSantis signs COVID-19 liability protection bill to protect businesses, health care providers from 'opportunistic lawsuits'

By Timothy Stuckey | Monday, Apr 12, 2021 @ 9:45am

Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed a bill to provide COVID-19 liability protection for health care providers and businesses on March 29, according to a press report.