Florida is Facing a Healthcare Crisis

The Coalition to Ensure Patient Access is an organization of statewide physician, patient, advocate and business groups formed to help educate and inform Floridians on Florida's healthcare crisis. This Coalition is concerned about the increase in physicians and hospitals being forced to limit or end critical services. The mission of the Coalition to Ensure Patient Access is to inform Florida’s policymakers of the solutions to this healthcare crisis, and to ensure patients have access to the healthcare services they need.

GOVERNOR BUSH ANNOUNCES CREATION OF GOVERNOR'S TASK FORCE ON ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE

State of Florida
Office of the Governor
Executive Order No. 03-160

Medical Malpractice Agreement
On August 8, Governor Jeb Bush, Senate President Jim King, and House Speaker Johnnie Byrd today announced an agreement has been reached on key elements of medical malpractice reform. This agreement is a huge step in solving Florida’s healthcare crisis and has breathed new life into the future of Florida’s healthcare. Click here to view the announcement.

Summaries of Medical Malpractice Bill Signed by Governor Bush
Stay in the know by getting current information on Florida’s healthcare crisis.
Click here to read a summary of the House Medical Malpractice Bill signed by Governor Bush.
Click here to read a summary of the Senate Medical Malpractice Bill signed by Governor Bush.

Healthcare Liability Insurance Crisis Video
This video educates viewers on the HLI crisis and encourages them to take action by going to our website to send letters to their policymakers. It features interviews from physicians, a medical professional, as well as a patient. It is an up-to-date and encompassing resource on this issue.Video (32,497kb)


Take Action

Click here to send a letter to your policymakers.
Write your legislator in support of the recommendations made by the Governor-appointed Select Taskforce. These recommendations outline a solution for Florida’s healthcare crisis including a $250,000 cap on non-economic damages.