Florida Health Care Association
Recent News About Florida Health Care Association
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Florida's senior living facilities have 2nd highest legal claims rate in U.S., study finds
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
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
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'
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.