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FL S7018
Bill
AI Summary
- Creates the Health Care Innovation Council within the Florida Department of Health, chaired by the Lieutenant Governor, with voting members appointed by the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker, including physicians, nurses, hospital executives, and patient representatives
- Requires the council to hold geographically dispersed public meetings at least quarterly to explore and discuss innovations in health care technology, workforce pathways, and service delivery models, with the first organizational meeting by September 1, 2024
- Establishes a revolving loan program for health care entities to implement innovative solutions, with loans capped at 10% of total allocated funds per applicant, interest rates not exceeding 1%, terms up to 10 years, and priority given to rural hospitals and nonprofit entities serving Medicaid patients
- Appropriates $250,000 in nonrecurring funds for 2023-2024, $1 million recurring for 2024-2025 for council administration, and directs $50 million per year in nonrecurring transfers from General Revenue to the Grants and Donations Trust Fund for the revolving loan program from 2024-2025 through 2033-2034 (totaling $500 million)
- Requires the Office of Economic and Demographic Research (beginning October 1, 2029) and OPPAGA (beginning October 1, 2030) to evaluate the program every 5 years, with the entire section set to expire July 1, 2043
Legislative Description
Health Care Innovation
Last Action
Chapter No. 2024-16
3/22/2024
Full Bill Text
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