Florida hospital sues to evict patient who refuses to leave for months
A Florida hospital is suing a former patient who it says has refused to leave for five months after being medically cleared and formally discharged.
A Florida hospital is suing a former patient who it says has refused to leave for five months after being medically cleared and formally discharged.
Florida targeted in expanding federal Medicaid fraud probe
Federal health officials have expanded a nationwide investigation into Medicaid fraud — and Florida is now under scrutiny.
Federal health officials have expanded a nationwide investigation into Medicaid fraud — and Florida is now under scrutiny.
Americans skipping meals or cutting back on other needs to afford health care, poll finds
As millions of Americans endure the financial burden of rising health care costs, some admit to making sacrifices to cover their expenses like skipping meals, according to a new poll.
As millions of Americans endure the financial burden of rising health care costs, some admit to making sacrifices to cover their expenses like skipping meals, according to a new poll.
Tampa's Judeo Christian Health Center prescribing hope for uninsured working patients
For far too many hardworking people, getting sick is terrifying because health insurance is out of reach.
For far too many hardworking people, getting sick is terrifying because health insurance is out of reach.
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital renamed Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, singer honored to help kids
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital has been taking care of kids in Tennessee since 1937, and is now adding some star power to its healing by becoming Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital has been taking care of kids in Tennessee since 1937, and is now adding some star power to its healing by becoming Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.
Novo Nordisk to slash list prices of Ozempic, Wegovy by up to 50%
Ozempic and Wegovy prices will drop by 35% and 50%, respectively, in 2027 as company faces growing competition from cheaper alternatives.
Ozempic and Wegovy prices will drop by 35% and 50%, respectively, in 2027 as company faces growing competition from cheaper alternatives.
Some Humana Medicare Advantage plans will be out of network for Moffitt Cancer Center starting in July
Moffitt Cancer Center is now out of reach for many with Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans, and it will soon be the same for Humana Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans.
Moffitt Cancer Center is now out of reach for many with Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans, and it will soon be the same for Humana Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans.
Bill would guarantee paid sick leave for all US workers if passed
All American workers could earn up to one week of paid sick time a year under the proposed legislation.
All American workers could earn up to one week of paid sick time a year under the proposed legislation.
Hillsborough County health care plan sees surge after federal subsidies expire
Applications for Hillsborough County’s free health care plan have increased by about 15%, approximately 600 new applicants, since federal Obamacare subsidies expired, according to officials.
Applications for Hillsborough County’s free health care plan have increased by about 15%, approximately 600 new applicants, since federal Obamacare subsidies expired, according to officials.
Thousands of cholesterol drug bottles recalled nationwide over manufacturing defects
Tens of thousands of bottles of cholesterol medication have been recalled nationwide over manufacturing and quality issues that could impact the drug’s potency.
Tens of thousands of bottles of cholesterol medication have been recalled nationwide over manufacturing and quality issues that could impact the drug’s potency.
3D printed organs helping TGH doctors better prepare for difficult surgeries
Everyone’s body is different, and what may work for one patient in surgery may not work for another. Doctors at Tampa General Hospital are using 3D printing as an innovative option to better treat patients.
Everyone’s body is different, and what may work for one patient in surgery may not work for another. Doctors at Tampa General Hospital are using 3D printing as an innovative option to better treat patients.
Florida healthcare advocates protest cuts to state's AIDS Drug Assistance Program
Outside the Department of Health in St. Pete and Orlando Friday, healthcare advocates and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) protested the proposed cuts to Florida’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP).
Outside the Department of Health in St. Pete and Orlando Friday, healthcare advocates and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) protested the proposed cuts to Florida’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP).
Manatee County students get hands-on experience with surgical robot at Manatee Memorial Hospital
Students in Manatee County got a hands-on chance to operate a surgical robot that's used to perform surgeries and save lives at Manatee Memorial Hospital.
Students in Manatee County got a hands-on chance to operate a surgical robot that's used to perform surgeries and save lives at Manatee Memorial Hospital.
Enrollment in Affordable Care Act plans down 3.5%, new federal data shows - See state by state enrollments
Fewer Americans signed up for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance as costs increased due to expiring subsidies.
Fewer Americans signed up for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance as costs increased due to expiring subsidies.
$1.4M awarded to Tampa Fire Rescue to give crash victims blood transfusions before reaching hospitals
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded the City of Tampa Fire Rescue a $1.4 million grant to launch a pre-hospital blood transfusion program, allowing paramedics to give trauma patients blood at the scene or en route to the hospital.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded the City of Tampa Fire Rescue a $1.4 million grant to launch a pre-hospital blood transfusion program, allowing paramedics to give trauma patients blood at the scene or en route to the hospital.
Novo Nordisk executive reports high interest for Wegovy weight loss pill
Novo Nordisk launched an oral version of its GLP-1 injectable to US markets on Jan 5.
Novo Nordisk launched an oral version of its GLP-1 injectable to US markets on Jan 5.
Bay Area health care systems expanding as region continues to see major growth
Hospital systems in the Tampa Bay area are expanding in non-traditional ways as the region continues to see major growth. The health care systems are targeting areas that don't have an existing emergency department nearby.
Hospital systems in the Tampa Bay area are expanding in non-traditional ways as the region continues to see major growth. The health care systems are targeting areas that don't have an existing emergency department nearby.
Tampa General Hospital symposium aimed at combatting human trafficking
As part of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Tampa General Hospital hosted a symposium on Wednesday afternoon.
As part of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Tampa General Hospital hosted a symposium on Wednesday afternoon.
Affordable Care Act subsidies expire, millions of Americans now faced with steep health insurance hikes
The Enhanced tax credits that have helped millions of Americans offset the cost of the Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired as 2025 came to a close.
The Enhanced tax credits that have helped millions of Americans offset the cost of the Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired as 2025 came to a close.
Why Americans are facing rising health insurance costs
Experts point to several factors behind the surge in health insurance prices, including general inflation, the growing use of high-cost prescription drugs, and consolidation among medical providers.
Experts point to several factors behind the surge in health insurance prices, including general inflation, the growing use of high-cost prescription drugs, and consolidation among medical providers.