New Florida Law Addresses Physician Shortage Through Licensure for Foreign-Trained Physicians

New Florida Law Addresses Physician Shortage Through Licensure for Foreign-Trained Physicians

The Florida Senate passed Senate Bill 7016 to expand the residents’ access to healthcare as the state’s population continues to grow. The law attempts to increase the number of doctors in the state by expanding medical residency programs in Florida and establishing a pathway for licensure by foreign-trained physicians. Part of the solution for addressing