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FHA stands ready to work with our state lawmakers to find long-term solutions to increase access and quality, while reducing costs to our state's health care system.

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Florida faces an overall shortage of 59,000 nurses by 2035.

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FHA works with hospital leaders across the state to offer professional development opportunities

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  • 200 Hospital & Health Care System Members

The Florida Hospital Association is the leading voice for health care in the state of Florida.

  • 321 Hospitals in Florida
  • 394,000+ Full-Time and Part-Time Employees
  • $28.28 Billion in Employee Wages, Salaries and Benefits
  • 15 Million Patients a Year
  • $1.6 Billion in Charity Care Provided
The Florida Hospital Association provides its members with the necessary leadership and effective advocacy to address these challenges and help build and sustain a world-class health system for all Floridians.

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Column: Florida Hospitals Are Ready for Hurricane Season

June 1 marks the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. Running through November 30, this season is predicted to have below-average activity, according to forecasters at the Colorado State University, a welcome announcement after several years

Column: Medicaid Should Do More for Floridians With Serious Mental Illness

For the millions of Floridians with serious mental illness or substance use disorder, access to regular and timely psychiatric treatment, medication management, and medical care is essential.

Column: Protect Health Care Access in the State Budget

Budgets are about priorities. That is true whether it’s a household budget, a corporate budget, or a government budget.

Column: Planting the Seeds for Thriving Rural Health Care

Rural hospitals and communities across Florida are getting much-needed support from the federal and state governments. From the federal Rural Health Transformation Fund to the state Capital Improvement Fund and Rural Renaissance legislation, Florida’

As the state’s largest hospital association, the Florida Hospital Association provides a unified voice for Florida’s hospital community, advocating on behalf of its members to maintain and improve access to affordable, quality health care for all Floridians.

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