Health and Human Services
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Created the Cancer Connect Collaborative Research Incubator to provide 5-year targeted funding for pediatric cancer research starting July 1, 2025, with priority given to clinical trial participation.
Allowed dental and dental hygiene students to apply for the Dental Student Loan Repayment Program before obtaining active employment, though funds cannot be awarded until employment requirements are met.
Established new eligibility criteria for Cancer Innovation Fund grants, requiring applicants to meet specific criteria such as serving underserved populations, providing cancer screening, or conducting biomedical research.
Required nursing homes to conduct biennial patient safety culture surveys using federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality standards and submit results to the Agency for Health Care Administration.
Required nursing home medical directors to obtain certification from the American Medical Directors Association or equivalent credential by January 1, 2026.
Mandated publication of consumer satisfaction survey results on nursing home facilities' online provider profiles to enable comparison between facilities.
Added definition of 'Cancer Connect Collaborative' and revised 'Florida-based' definition to include centers recognized by NCI as primarily located in Florida.
Increased administrative fines for nursing homes failing to submit financial reports from $1,000 per day to $10,000 per violation, effective January 1, 2026.
Extended medical marijuana registry revocation timeline, requiring immediate suspension upon charge but allowing reinstatement after final disposition if plea was not guilty or nolo contendere.
Authorized Department of Children and Families to contract with Valerie's House, Inc. to provide grief support services to children ages 4-19 who experienced the death of a parent or sibling.