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Tallahassee Democrat: Let pharmacies help to improve seniors’ health
As a nationally recognized expert in geriatric health care and education, I find it unfortunate to see Florida fail in expanding efforts to protect its citizens against debilitating illnesses. An overwhelming majority of states allow qualified pharmacists to administer vaccinations for pneumonia and shingles. Florida does not. Fortunately, legislation this session would put Florida back […]
Tampa Tribune: Early learning key to future workforce
Early learning key to future workforce By LUANNE PANACEK At the core of a strong economy is support for working families, not only to provide families the ability to achieve self-sufficiency but to grow a strong future workforce through high-quality early learning environments. Recent reports of Florida’s encouraging economic progress confirm the need for policies […]
Florida Voices: Florida’s “Cat Fund” Raises Risks of a Fiscal Catastrophe
Florida’s “Cat Fund” Raises Risks of a Fiscal Catastrophe The 2012 Florida Legislature has some big items on its agenda. Before it adjourns in March, it will have to close a huge budget gap, draw new legislative and congressional districts, and resolve tough battles over education funding. Yet even as these issues dominate headlines, the […]
Tallahassee Democrat: Changes threaten working families
Linda Lanier: Changes threaten working families http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20120205/OPINION05/202050306/Linda-Lanier-Changes-threaten-working-families Lately, we are seeing some positive signs that our economy is starting to rebound, and we believe that Florida’s state policies are moving in the right direction to support working families, the key to a strengthening economy. However, there are several bills currently moving through the Legislature that […]
Miami Herald: Don’t shortchange our future
Don’t shortchange our future http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/02/02/v-print/2621764/dont-shortchange-our-future.html#storylink=cpy A quality statewide school-readiness program is essential to Florida’s future prosperity. The study of the brain and learning confirm that high quality early care and education programs ensure our children arrive at the doors of our public schools ready to learn and with the building blocks they need to achieve […]
TCPalm: Government pension reform remains unfinished business in the state of Florida
Government pension reform remains unfinished business in the state of Florida We have started another year, and another legislative session, but Florida is still battling the same issue — unsustainable government pensions. Lawmakers must tackle the challenge of balancing the state budget and ensuring that taxpayers are not left to bear the burden of flawed […]
TCPalm: Florida legislators can’t reduce health care costs by allowing more people to get sick
Theresa Tolle: Florida legislators can’t reduce health care costs by allowing more people to get sick As part of Florida lawmakers’ plan to solve the state’s deficit, they have targeted access and reimbursements to community pharmacies as a way to reduce the cost of Medicaid reimbursements to the poor. However, trying to get a handle […]
Tampa Bay Times: Don’t cut pharmacy access
Medicaid – Don’t cut pharmacy access “Med desert” is a relatively new term used to describe communities, both rural and urban, that lack basic access to health care services. Access can come in the form of hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and even pharmacies. For many in Florida, pharmacy access might be a thing of the […]