Florida lawmakers to consider massive healthcare package in upcoming session

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida lawmakers will consider a massive healthcare plan when they return for the legislative session next month.

Thursday morning, state Senate President Kathleen Passidomo (R-Naples) unveiled the legislative package that she says will grow the healthcare workforce, increase access, and spur innovation.

It comes as something like 1,000 people move to Florida each day. The state’s healthcare industry is struggling to keep up, say supporters of the overhaul.

“Everybody needs healthcare," said Passidomo. "In Florida today, we do not have enough healthcare personnel to take care of the Floridians that are living here.”