Bill > H7113

This bill enacts several changes to Florida's healthcare laws, including requiring hospitals to provide 120 days' notice to obstetrical physicians before closing their obstetrics department or ceasing services, allowing certain existing trauma centers to continue operating under specific conditions, and establishing practice standards for telehealth providers. It also mandates that independent nurse practitioners maintain medical malpractice insurance or prove financial responsibility, and it modifies regulations related to trauma center fees, controlled substance prescribing, and the registration of out-of-state telehealth providers. Additionally, the bill addresses the licensing and supervision of physician assistants, expands the scope of practice for independent nurse practitioners, and updates provisions concerning the prescription drug monitoring program and medical tourism initiatives.