Yesterday, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Florida Health Information Exchange (Florida HIE) sent a notice to all providers announcing a new agreement with their technology provider, CRISP Shared Services (CSS).   Assisted living facilities (ALFs), licensed under Chapter 429, Florida Statutes, are NOT required to enroll in or use the Florida HIE.   There is no state mandate or regulation requiring ALFs to participate at this time. ALFs may choose to join voluntarily if they...

Last night, a federal judge in Washington granted an emergency request to pause the termination of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians while a lawsuit challenging the decision goes ahead. This request blocks the Department of Homeland Security from ending the temporary immigration protections for Haitians, many of them in south Florida. This decision means that, for right now, Haitians who benefit from TPS will continue to have protections from deportations and will continue to...

Tallahassee, FL – August 5, 2025 The Florida Senior Living Association (FSLA) is pleased to announce its 2025-2026 Board of Directors, as...