Two consumer advocacy groups, The Florida Health Justice Project and the National Health Law Program, have filed a lawsuit in a Florida federal court on Tuesday. This suit aims to challenge the termination of Medicaid benefits for Florida residents, marking the first in the nation to contest states’ resumed practice of reviewing Medicaid enrollees’ eligibility….
Both New York and Florida have reported cases and deaths related to the dangerous Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, known colloquially as a flesh-eating bacteria. This microbe naturally thrives in warm, brackish water and presents a significant health risk for beachgoers, especially those with compromised immune systems or open wounds. New York on High Alert The Bacteria’s…
A recent study highlights the reemergence of leprosy, historically a fearsome affliction, in Florida, particularly in Central Florida. The study points to a case of a 54-year-old man, diagnosed with the disease, who had never traveled outside Florida. Such cases indicate that leprosy could now be considered endemic in the state. This surge has predominantly…
On Friday, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida declared that Florida State was breaking children’s rights. They were forcing kids with serious and often difficult health issues to stay in nursing homes. The Court’s Ruling and its Implications After nearly ten years of legal battles, a court ruling has caused a…
In an unprecedented occurrence, five cases of locally transmitted malaria via mosquitoes have been reported in the United States within a two-month period. This is the first time such an event has happened in 20 years, causing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue a public health alert on Monday. The notice…
