Diagnosis for 2.2.26: Checking the pulse of Florida health care news and policy

Diagnosis for 2.2.26: Checking the pulse of Florida health care news and policy

Welcome back to Diagnosis, a vertical focused on the intersection of health care policy and politics. — FHA study — As Florida’s population grows and demand for health care rises, hospitals report considerable progress in strengthening the state’s health care workforce. The Florida Hospital Association’s newly released 2025 Annual Workforce Report shows hospitals have added nearly 65,000 jobs since 2020, while sharply reducing vacancy and turnov…

Diagnosis: Checking The Pulse Of Florida Health Care News And Policy

— FHA study — As Florida’s population grows and demand for health care rises, hospitals report considerable progress in strengthening the state’s health care workforce. The Florida Hospital Association’s newly released 2025 Annual Workforce Report shows hospitals have added nearly 65,000 jobs since 2020, while sharply reducing vacancy and turnover rates for nurses and allied health professionals. Registered nurse vacancy rates are down 52%, and …