Christine Sexton

June 11, 2019 | Daily Business Review

The board agreed to change its medical-marijuana rules so that physicians can certify that the benefits of smoking marijuana for medical use outweigh the risks.

By Christine Sexton

4 minute read

June 06, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Former Florida State University President Talbot “Sandy” D'Alemberte was lauded as a legal lion and visionary.

By Christine Sexton

4 minute read

April 12, 2019 | Daily Business Review

The House passed HB 879 by an 88-26 vote amid opposition from the insurance industry.

By Christine Sexton

3 minute read

April 11, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Members of a House health care panel this week approved HB 955, which is now ready to go to the full House.

By Christine Sexton

5 minute read

March 28, 2019 | Daily Business Review

As legislators near the midway point of the 60-day session, the possibility is fading that groups representing major corporations, retailers and small businesses can win changes to the complicated system designed to provide health benefits to injured workers.

By Christine Sexton

5 minute read

March 20, 2019 | Daily Business Review

The House Health Quality Subcommittee voted along mostly partisan lines for the proposal, which goes beyond current requirements that call for parents to be notified when their daughters seek abortions.

By Christine Sexton

4 minute read

March 08, 2019 | Daily Business Review

More than a half-dozen “transparency” bills have been filed in the Legislature, with lawmakers eager to use them to hold down health costs.

By Christine Sexton

4 minute read

February 25, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Senate President Bill Galvano told reporters he is on board with portions of the governor's plan that involve the possibility of buying drugs from Canada for Medicaid and prison health care.

By Christine Sexton

3 minute read

February 22, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will work with President Donald Trump on the creation of a program, which would require approval from the Trump administration.

By Christine Sexton

3 minute read

February 21, 2019 | Daily Business Review

The House Civil Justice Subcommittee heard testimony from insurance industry and business representatives about “phantom” medical damages and how so-called letters of protection are being used.

By Christine Sexton

3 minute read