Health Policy Issue

Health Policy Issue

Health Policy Issue

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Purpose: to improve the justice system of FloridaState by introducing realistic limits to lawsuits against nursing homes. The bill is intended to restore common sense to Florida’s justice systems while serving the interests of Florida citizens who live in long-term care facilities.

Intended group/population; state citizens who live in long-term facilities, investor and other individuals who provide funding to nursing homes but do not participate in daily functioning. This will stimulate investment in nursing homes and also create extra funding for new facilities. As such, standards of care for residents of Florida nursing homes will be improved.

Outcome: the bill was passed and signed into law by Florida state governor, Rick Scott. The bill was praised my many including the Florida health care association. Since its signing it law, the bill has brought fairness to Florida court system and preserved investment in the state’s nursing homes.

Why I chose this issue;  the reason is that I am in support of this legislation, and from anindividualviewpoint;itis a way of carefully analyzing and planning of the legal environment in Florida. Also, I am confident that this legislation is focused towards enhancing the care received by senior citizens of Florida. Most importantly, we are all ageing, and we will need care someday. Choosing this issue was to present a limelight to other states and nations for them to follow suit and protect the interest and rights of seniors.

Sponsors; Representative Matt Gaetz and Senator John Thrasher

Parties; both John Thrasher and Matt Gaetz belong to the Republican Party.

Districts;John Thrasher belongs to district six while Matt Gaetz belongs to district four