Will spring breakers become super-spreaders?As Florida finally cracks down, young revelers return to hometowns where people may have been social-distancing for days. Mar 21 20March 21, 2020Article at politico.com
Florida won’t close its beaches. Here’s exactly what DeSantis said about that.Cool under fire, he warned of ‘mitigation fatigue’ and a one-size-fits-all fix. Mar 20 20March 20, 2020Article at politico.com
Coronavirus surfaces in 19 elder care facilities in FloridaAll the cases are in Duval and Broward counties. Mar 18 20March 18, 2020Article at politico.com
Jacksonville, Miami and Tampa to begin local testing for coronavirus"We expect to receive results of the tests within 24 to 48 hours," a Florida health official said. Feb 29 20February 29, 2020Article at politico.com
I Thought Being a Health Care Reporter Would Make Cancer Easier. I Was Wrong.Nothing can prepare you for the immense number of complicated, sometimes life-or-death decisions the disease forces you to make about your own treatment. Nov 10 19November 10, 2019Article at politico.com
Broward Health awards $975K to former CEO as fraud probe threatensPauline Grant had sued the hospital district after being fired over kickback allegations Jul 31 19July 31, 2019Article at politico.com
Broward paid fine for breaching 2015 fraud settlement with fedsThe hospital, which had the right to appeal the fine, paid it on June 28. Jul 16 19July 16, 2019Article at politico.com
Florida governor signs drug import bill into lawDeSantis signed the bill in The Villages, the country's largest retirement community, where he first announced the plan in February. Jun 11 19June 11, 2019Article at politico.com
Trump directs Azar to work on Florida drug import plan"We’re like the Blues Brothers of drug importation," said Rep. Matt Gaetz. May 07 19May 07, 2019Article at politico.com
Broward Health ousted its auditor after hospital drew fire for compliance failuresDistrict faces charges of obstruction as it labors to meet terms of $70M Justice Department settlement Apr 17 19April 17, 2019Article at politico.com
Q&A: Gino Santorio, CEO of Broward HealthGino Santorio took the helm of Broward Health at a time of extreme upheaval for the hospital. Apr 17 19April 17, 2019Article at politico.com
As Galvano and Oliva suffer setbacks, deal-cutting takes shapeMembers are usually loathe to admit that key legislative priorities are essentially linked, but clues to this year’s horse trade surfaced this week. Mar 22 19March 22, 2019Article at politico.com
Perrin Rogers resigns, settles for nearly $1M with Senate'I feel an immense sadness that at this time I am no longer able to do this work for you in the Senate,' she wrote. Jan 04 19January 04, 2019Article at politico.com
Poppell's former employer has $90M contract with agency he will leadPoppell’s resume, obtained by POLITICO through a public records request, shows a history of government service but no health care experience. Jan 03 19January 03, 2019Article at politico.com
Judge issues gag order in sexual harassment caseRachel Perrin Rogers and her attorney are no longer commenting on her complaint against Jack Latvala being reviewed in federal administrative court. Dec 06 18December 06, 2018Article at politico.com
Democratic group says Scott misused state office to 'interfere with election'The complaint is the latest twist in the statewide recounts. Nov 12 18November 12, 2018Article at politico.com
Mucarsel-Powell ousts Florida Republican CurbeloMucarsel-Powell had 50.7 percent of the vote to Curbelo’s 49.3 percent when The Associated Press called the race. Nov 07 18November 07, 2018Article at politico.com
Hollywood Hills nursing home residents were ‘sheltering in danger’ during Hurricane Irma, report findsHurricane Irma knocked the power out at the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills shortly after the storm made landfall. Nov 05 18November 05, 2018Article at politico.com
The sexual harassment case Rick Scott won’t talk aboutA 64-year-old medical disability examiner is suing Florida over an alleged 2014 sexual assault she says Scott ignored for years. Oct 18 18October 18, 2018Article at politico.com
Scott tries to flip the script on historic Medicare fraud fineScott’s line about taking 'responsibility' has been poll-tested, advertised and the subject of focus groups. Sep 30 18September 30, 2018Article at politico.com