The bill SB 2514 amends various sections of Florida Statutes to enhance health and human services, particularly in dental and cancer care. It allows dental and dental hygiene students to apply for the Dental Student Loan Repayment Program prior to employment, provided they have an offer in a public health program or private practice. The bill also establishes the Cancer Connect Collaborative to oversee grant applications for cancer research and treatment, prioritizing certain applications and ensuring eligibility criteria for health care providers. Additionally, it introduces changes to nursing home oversight, including consumer satisfaction surveys and biennial patient safety culture surveys, while mandating specific qualifications for nursing home medical directors.

Furthermore, the bill creates a Cancer Innovation Fund to support grant applications for expanding cancer screening and innovative treatment models, with a focus on pediatric cancer research through the Cancer Connect Collaborative Research Incubator. It also modifies Medicaid services by establishing a presumption of continued eligibility for certain individuals during redetermination processes and includes provisions for reimbursement of blood-based biomarker tests for colorectal cancer screening. The bill emphasizes improving healthcare services through enhanced medical education oversight, expanded definitions for eligible facilities in funding programs, and mandates for managed care plans to cover specific cancer screening tests. Overall, SB 2514 aims to improve access to healthcare services while ensuring quality and accountability in Florida's health system.

Statutes affected:
S 2514 Filed: 400.141, 400.191, 408.08, 409.908
S 2514 e1: 400.141, 400.191, 408.08, 409.904, 409.906, 409.908, 409.967, 409.9745, 409.977, 430.84
S 2514 er: 400.141, 400.191, 408.08, 409.904, 409.906, 409.908, 409.967, 409.9745, 409.977, 430.84