In response to the threat of the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a memorandum to State Survey Agencies and Accrediting Organizations, suspending all...more
On Nov. 16, 2018, the Florida Department of Revenue renewed Emergency Rule 12AER18-02, which implemented Section 56, Chapter 2018-118, Laws of Florida, providing for a sales tax exemption for equipment purchased to generate...more
11/21/2018
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Nursing Homes ,
Sales Tax ,
Tax Exemptions ,
Tax Refunds
On Monday, March 26, 2018, Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed two bills into law that ratified the rules adopted by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA). The rules require...more
The Florida Legislature passed a bill that makes significant changes to numerous provisions related to the regulation of various health care facilities by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). The following is a...more
3/8/2018
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Clinical Laboratories ,
Governor Scott ,
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Home Health Agencies ,
Licensing Rules ,
Medical Equipment ,
Nursing Homes ,
Pending Legislation
The Agency for Health Care Administration and the Department of Elder Affairs have reissued Emergency Rules 59AER17-1 "Nursing Home Emergency Power Plan" and 58AER17-1 "Procedures Regarding Emergency Environmental Control for...more
1/3/2018
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Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) ,
Appeals ,
Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) ,
Elder Care ,
Emergency Generators ,
Emergency Management Plans ,
Nursing Homes ,
Pending Legislation ,
Power Outages ,
Proposed Rules ,
Ratification ,
Trade Associations