The Food and Drug Administration carried out an inspection at DiMare Tampa, Inc. in Riverview on March 30, focusing on foodborne biological hazards, as shown on the FDA’s website.
Congressman Vern Buchanan joined colleagues on Earth Day introducing bipartisan legislation aimed at supporting animal migration through national wildlife corridors. The proposal seeks collaboration among federal agencies while providing grants for local conservation efforts.
Congressmen Vern Buchanan and Max Miller introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month. The measure aims at increasing awareness about life-saving screenings amid rising national diagnoses rates.
Congressman Vern Buchanan chaired a field hearing focusing on preventive health care strategies for Southwest Florida residents. Experts discussed nutrition education, early detection practices, and gaps in insurance coverage for preventive services.
In 2024, Medicaid providers in Seffner billed $184,327 under the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies, reflecting a 44.3% increase compared to the prior year.
In 2024, Valrico’s Medicaid providers reported $66,635 in billings for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment, reflecting a 30.9% increase over the prior year.
Medicaid payments linked to the Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare) group in Plant City climbed by 1.2% in 2024, reflecting shifts in service use and reimbursement.
In 2024, Medicaid providers in Brandon billed $38,274 for services in the Procedures / Professional Services category, reflecting an 82% rise over the prior year.
Wimauma saw a 28% rise in Medicaid payments related to the Evaluation and Management category in 2024, indicating shifts in billing and reimbursement trends.
In 2024, Medicaid providers in Dover billed $497,198 for the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies category, marking a 202.9% increase over the prior year.