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Good insurance news: Citizens dropping rates even more for Floridians
6+ hour, 56+ min ago (703+ words) The state's insurer of last resort will be saving its policyholders even more than the first rate decrease proposed in 10 years that was announced last month. Gov. Ron DeSantis, appearing at a news conference in Davie on Monday, Jan. 12, called…...
Foster Crown Enters 2026 as the Nation’s First Physician Representation Firm for Locum Tenens and Direct Contracting
1+ week, 2+ day ago (212+ words) For decades, physicians navigating locum tenens or contract-based work have been forced to negotiate alone or through staffing firms whose interests are primarily aligned with facilities. Foster Crown's physician-representation model changes that dynamic entirely by placing advocacy, transparency, and physician…...
Smart Medigap Plans Expands Services as Independent Medicare Broker Addresses Growing Complexity in Medicare Supplement Coverage
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (962+ words) Haslet, TX " December 04, 2025 " PRESSADVANTAGE " As a Medicare broker in Texas, the agency offers a comprehensive suite of insurance products including Medicare Supplement Coverage, Medicare Part D prescription drug plans, hospital indemnity insurance, cancer insurance, vision insurance, and dental insurance. The…...
Congress must extend enhanced premium tax credits to keep Floridians healthy | Opinion
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (628+ words) The deadline has passed for Congress to reach a budget agreement and the federal government remains partially shut down. Congress now faces a critical decision with direct consequences for millions of Floridians: whether to extend the enhanced premium tax credits…...
Health insurance costs poised to soar in Florida without Obamacare tax credits
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (717+ words) The congressional deadlock over the future of Obamacare subsidies is casting deep shadows over Florida, which is poised to see huge increases in health insurance costs next year for 4.7 million residents. Many are expected to drop coverage completely. Twenty private…...
Delores Barr Weaver and nonprofit help shrink medical debt in the millions
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (491+ words) Jacksonville philanthropist Delores Barr Weaver has removed a massive chunk of medical debt for financially struggling Northeast Florida residents. Through grants totaling $507,000 made over several years, she helped a national nonprofit buy those residents' debt for "pennies or less on…...
'Unwelcome mat': Health insurance threatened for millions of Florida families
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (632+ words) Experts warn that Florida will face an alarming spike in the number of families losing health insurance in the coming months, caused by federal changes and actions by the Gov. Ron DeSantis administration. The looming elimination of federal tax credits…...
‘Trending Today’ to Highlight Ravin Consultants’ Unique Position in Healthcare Consulting for the 340B Drug Pricing Program
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (824+ words) The 100% woman-owned consulting firm partners with healthcare organizations to help them understand, implement, and optimize the federal government's complex 340B Drug Discount Program. "Trending Today" is an award-winning TV series that profiles the world's leading inventors, innovators, and business visionaries, offering…...
With health coverage at risk, Florida groups step up pressure on GOP Congress
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (639+ words) With 2.2 million Floridians at risk of losing health coverage, concern is mounting among Florida organizations urging the Republican-controlled Congress to reinstate Obamacare tax credits set to expire at year's end. About 4.7 million Floridians receive health insurance through the Affordable Care…...
Florida business leaders warn GOP on looming health coverage loss
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (666+ words) Some 2.2 million Floridians could lose health coverage if the Republican-controlled Congress fails to extend tax credits these working families receive before the end of the year " a loss business leaders call a potentially devastating impact on the state. A coalition…...