Committee backs SB 40 to require after‑hours primary‑care availability in Medicaid managed‑care networks SB 40 would require at least half of primary‑care providers in each Medicaid managed‑care network to offer appointment availability outside regular business hours (defined in the bill); the committee reported the bill favorably.

A new bill in Florida aims to ensure Medicaid enrollees can access primary care appointments outside traditional hours, making healthcare more accessible to families in need.

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Health Committee advances SB808 licensing requirements set for 2025 Health and Human Services Committee approves SB808, establishing licensing regulations effective November 2025.

Oklahoma's Senate Bill 808 is set to transform health and human services by introducing mandatory licensing for professionals, sparking a heated debate on accountability versus accessibility.

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