Florida 2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 1501 — Health Care Innovation

Last action — Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see SB 7018 (Ch. 2024-16)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Health Care Innovation; Creates Health Care Innovation Council within DOH for specified purpose; requires council to submit annual reports to Governor & Legislature; requires department to administer revolving loan program for applicants seeking to implement certain health care innovations in this state; authorizes department to contract with third party to administer program, including loan servicing, & manage revolving loan fund. APPROPRIATION: Indeterminate

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

616 added · 602 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to HB 1501 remove the requirement that the revolving loan fund's implementation depends on legislative appropriations. This means that the program can move forward without having to wait for specific budget approvals from lawmakers. Additionally, the bill now explicitly allows the Department of Health to use a portion of the funding for administrative costs related to implementing the program. These adjustments are significant because they provide more flexibility and speed in launching healthcare innovations, potentially improving access to necessary health services.

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F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB1501 2024 A bill to be entitled An act relating to health care innovation;
F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1501 2024 A bill to be entitled An act relating to health care innovation;
hb1501-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB1501 2024 seeking to implement certain health care innovations in this state;
hb1501-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1501 2024 seeking to implement certain health care innovations in this state;
hb1501-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB1501 2024 collaborate on data collection and analysis;
hb1501-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1501 2024 collaborate on data collection and analysis;
providing that implementation of the revolving loan fund is contingent upon appropriation by the Legislature;
providing appropriations;
(2) LEGISLATIVE INTENT.—The Legislature intends to harness the innovation and creativity of entrepreneurs and businesses, together with the state's health care system and stakeholders, Page 3of 25 CODING:
(2) LEGISLATIVE INTENT.—The Legislature intends to harness the innovation and creativity of entrepreneurs and businesses, together with the state's health care system and stakeholders, to lead the discussion and highlight advances and innovations that will address challenges in the health care system as they Page 3of 25 CODING:
hb1501-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB1501 2024 to lead the discussion and highlight advances and innovations that will address challenges in the health care system as they develop in real time and transform the delivery and strengthen the quality of health care in Florida.
hb1501-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1501 2024 develop in real time and transform the delivery and strengthen the quality of health care in Florida.
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One member appointed by the President of the Senate and one member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Page 4of 25 CODING:
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hb1501-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1501 2024 Representatives.
One member appointed by the President of the Senate and one member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
An employee of a health insurer or health maintenance organization who has executive-level experience, appointed by Page 5of 25 CODING:
An employee of a health insurer or health maintenance organization who has executive-level experience, appointed by the Governor.
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A resident of this state who can represent the interest Page 5of 25 CODING:
hb1501-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB1501 2024 the Governor.
hb1501-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1501 2024 of health care patients in this state, appointed by the Governor.
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A resident of this state who can represent the interest of health care patients in this state, appointed by the Governor.
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Members whose terms have expired may continue to serve until replaced or reappointed.
However, members whose terms have Page 6of 25 CODING:
hb1501-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB1501 2024 7.
hb1501-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1501 2024 expired may not serve longer than 6 months after the expiration of their terms.
Members whose terms have expired may continue to serve until replaced or reappointed.
However, members whose terms have expired may not serve longer than 6 months after the expiration of their terms.
In order to establish a quorum, the council may conduct its meetings through teleconference or other Page 7of 25 CODING:
In order to establish a quorum, the council may conduct its meetings through teleconference or other electronic means.
The affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the council present is necessary for any official Page 7of 25 CODING:
hb1501-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB1501 2024 electronic means.
hb1501-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1501 2024 action by the council.
The affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the council present is necessary for any official action by the council.
"Business relationship" means an ownership or Page 8of 25 CODING:
"Business relationship" means an ownership or controlling interest, an affiliate or subsidiary relationship, a common parent company, or any mutual interest in any limited Page 8of 25 CODING:
hb1501-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB1501 2024 controlling interest, an affiliate or subsidiary relationship, a common parent company, or any mutual interest in any limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, or other entity or business association.
hb1501-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1501 2024 partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, or other entity or business association.
Consideration must be given to how such concepts Page 9of 25 CODING:
Consideration must be given to how such concepts increase efficiency in the health care system in this state, reduce strain on the state's health care workforce, improve Page 9of 25 CODING:
hb1501-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB1501 2024 increase efficiency in the health care system in this state, reduce strain on the state's health care workforce, improve patient outcomes, expand public access to health care services in this state, or reduce costs for patients and the state without reducing the quality of patient care.
hb1501-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1501 2024 patient outcomes, expand public access to health care services in this state, or reduce costs for patients and the state without reducing the quality of patient care.
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The council may also highlight broad community or statewide issues or needs of providers and users of health care Page 10 of25 CODING:
hb1501-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB1501 2024 5.
hb1501-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1501 2024 delivery and may facilitate public forums in order to explore and discuss the range of effective, efficient, and economical technology and innovative solutions that can be implemented.
The council may also highlight broad community or statewide issues or needs of providers and users of health care delivery and may facilitate public forums in order to explore and discuss the range of effective, efficient, and economical technology and innovative solutions that can be implemented.
Best practice recommendations that will lead to the continuous modernization of the health care system in this state and make the Florida system a nationwide leader in innovation, Page 11 of25 CODING:
Best practice recommendations that will lead to the continuous modernization of the health care system in this state and make the Florida system a nationwide leader in innovation, technology, and service.
At a minimum, recommendations must be made for how to explore implementation of innovations, how to Page 11 of25 CODING:
hb1501-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB1501 2024 technology, and service.
hb1501-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1501 2024 implement new technologies and strategies, and health care service delivery models.
At a minimum, recommendations must be made for how to explore implementation of innovations, how to implement new technologies and strategies, and health care service delivery models.
(I) Approaches to cultivate interest and growth in the workforce, including concepts resulting in increases in the Page 12 of25 CODING:
(I) Approaches to cultivate interest and growth in the workforce, including concepts resulting in increases in the number of providers.
(II) Efforts to improve the use of the workforce, whether Page 12 of25 CODING:
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hb1501-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1501 2024 through techniques, training, or devices to increase effectiveness or efficiency.
(II) Efforts to improve the use of the workforce, whether through techniques, training, or devices to increase effectiveness or efficiency.
The delivery of primary care through methods, Page 13 of25 CODING:
The delivery of primary care through methods, practices, or procedures that increase efficiencies.
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words underlined are additions.
hb1501-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB1501 2024 practices, or procedures that increase efficiencies.
These aspects include, but are not limited to, all of the following:
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hb1501-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1501 2024 These aspects include, but are not limited to, all of the following:
information on implementation of best practices by health care industry Page 14 of25 CODING:
information on implementation of best practices by health care industry stakeholders in this state;
and highlights of exploration, development, or implementation of innovative technologies, Page 14 of25 CODING:
hb1501-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB1501 2024 stakeholders in this state;
hb1501-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1501 2024 workforce pathways, service delivery models, or other solutions by health care industry stakeholders in this state.
and highlights of exploration, development, or implementation of innovative technologies, workforce pathways, service delivery models, or other solutions by health care industry stakeholders in this state.
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If the entity with oversight of the funding opportunity provides technical assistance, the department may foster working relationships that allow the Page 15 of25 CODING:
hb1501-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB1501 2024 of the funding opportunity provides technical assistance, the department may foster working relationships that allow the department to refer the person seeking funding to the appropriate contact for such assistance.
hb1501-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1501 2024 department to refer the person seeking funding to the appropriate contact for such assistance.
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Incorporate the recommendations of the council.
The council shall recommend to the department criteria based upon Page 16 of25 CODING:
hb1501-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB1501 2024 a.
hb1501-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1501 2024 input received and the focus areas developed.
Incorporate the recommendations of the council.
The council shall recommend to the department criteria based upon input received and the focus areas developed.
408.802, except for those specified in s.
408.802(1), (3), (13), (23), or (25).
hb1501-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB1501 2024 408.802, except for those specified in s.
hb1501-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1501 2024 b.
408.802(1), (3), (13), (23), or (25).
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The department shall set application periods to apply Page 18 of25 CODING:
The department shall set application periods to apply for loans.
The department may set multiple application periods in a fiscal year, with up to four periods per year.
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hb1501-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB1501 2024 for loans.
hb1501-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1501 2024 department shall coordinate with the council when establishing application periods to establish separate priority, in addition to eligibility, within the loan applications for defined categories based on the current focus area list.
The department may set multiple application periods in a fiscal year, with up to four periods per year.
The department shall coordinate with the council when establishing application periods to establish separate priority, in addition to eligibility, within the loan applications for defined categories based on the current focus area list.
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adopt new technologies or systems;
or a combination thereof which will improve the quality and delivery of health care in measurable Page 19 of25 CODING:
hb1501-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB1501 2024 technologies or systems;
hb1501-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1501 2024 and sustainable ways and which will lower costs and allow savings to be passed on to health care consumers.
or a combination thereof which will improve the quality and delivery of health care in measurable and sustainable ways and which will lower costs and allow savings to be passed on to health care consumers.
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The information to be reported on actual implementation costs, including the share from nonstate resources.
hb1501-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB1501 2024 c.
hb1501-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1501 2024 d.
The information to be reported on actual implementation costs, including the share from nonstate resources.
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The department may contract with a third-party administrator to administer the program, including loan servicing, and manage the revolving loan Page 21 of25 CODING:
hb1501-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB1501 2024 contract with a third-party administrator to administer the program, including loan servicing, and manage the revolving loan fund.
hb1501-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1501 2024 fund.
(d) The number of applications for loans, the types of proposals received, and an analysis on the relationship between Page 22 of25 CODING:
(d) The number of applications for loans, the types of proposals received, and an analysis on the relationship between the proposals and the purposes of this section.
(e) The amount of funds allocated and awarded for each Page 22 of25 CODING:
hb1501-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB1501 2024 the proposals and the purposes of this section.
hb1501-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1501 2024 loan application period, as well as any funds not awarded in that period.
(e) The amount of funds allocated and awarded for each loan application period, as well as any funds not awarded in that period.
(b) Beginning October 1, 2030, and every 5 years thereafter, the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) shall develop and present to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the Page 23 of25 CODING:
(b) Beginning October 1, 2030, and every 5 years thereafter, the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) shall develop and present to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives an evaluation of the administration and efficiency of the revolving loan program administered under this Page 23 of25 CODING:
hb1501-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB1501 2024 House of Representatives an evaluation of the administration and efficiency of the revolving loan program administered under this section.
hb1501-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1501 2024 section.
(1) Implementation of the revolving loan fund Page 24 of25 CODING:
(1) For the 2023-2024 fiscal year, the sum of $250,000 in nonrecurring funds from the General Revenue Fund is appropriated to the Department of Health to implement and Page 24 of25 CODING:
hb1501-00 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S HB1501 2024 created in s.
hb1501-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB1501 2024 administer the Health Care Innovation Council under s.
381.4015, Florida Statutes, is contingent upon appropriation by the Legislature.
381.4015, Florida Statutes.
(2) The Department of Health may use up to 3 percent of the appropriated funds for administrative costs to implement the revolving loan program.
(2) For the 2024-2025 fiscal year, the sum of $1 million in recurring funds is appropriated from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Health to implement and administer the Health Care Innovation Council under s.
381.4015, Florida Statutes.
(3) By August 1 of each year, beginning in the 2024-2025 fiscal year through the 2033-2034 fiscal year, the Chief Financial Officer shall transfer the sum of $50 million in nonrecurring funds from the General Revenue Fund to the Grants and Donations Trust Fund within the Department of Health.
Each year, beginning in the 2024-2025 fiscal year through the 2033- 2034 fiscal year, the sum of $50 million in nonrecurring funds is appropriated from the Grants and Donations Trust Fund to the Department of Health for the revolving loan fund created in s.
381.4015, Florida Statutes.
The department may use up to 3 percent of the appropriated funds for administrative costs to implement the revolving loan program.
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Action History

  1. Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see SB 7018 (Ch. 2024-16)

  2. Substituted SB 7018

  3. Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/21/2024)

  4. Added to Second Reading Calendar

  5. Bill released to House Calendar

  6. Reported out of Health & Human Services Committee

  7. Favorable by Health & Human Services Committee

  8. Added to Health & Human Services Committee agenda

  9. Now in Health & Human Services Committee

  10. Referred to Health & Human Services Committee

  11. 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)

  12. CS Filed

  13. Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)

  14. Reported out of Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee

  15. Favorable with CS by Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee

  16. Added to Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee agenda

  17. Now in Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee

  18. Reported out of Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee

  19. Favorable by Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee

  20. 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

  21. Added to Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee agenda

  22. Now in Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee

  23. Referred to Health & Human Services Committee

  24. Referred to Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee

  25. Referred to Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee

  26. Filed

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Favorable (Health & Human Services Committee)

Passed 18 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 3000
Republican 10002
Democrat 5001
Total 18003
% of votes cast 86%0%0%14%
How each member voted (21)
Member Party Vote
Amesty — Yea
Fine — Yea
Grant — Yea
Cross, Lindsay Democrat Yea
Dunkley, Lisa Democrat Yea
Edmonds, Jervonte "Tae" Democrat Not Voting
Hart-Lowman, Dianne "Ms Dee" Democrat Yea
Skidmore, Kelly Democrat Yea
Woodson, Marie Paule Democrat Yea
Anderson, Adam Republican Yea
Baker, Jessica Republican Not Voting
Borrero, David Republican Yea
Koster, Traci Republican Yea
Massullo, Ralph E., Jr. Republican Yea
Persons-Mulicka, Jenna Republican Yea
Plakon, Rachel Saunders Republican Not Voting
Salzman, Michelle Republican Yea
Snyder, John Republican Yea
Trabulsy, Dana Republican Yea
Tuck, Kaylee Republican Yea
Yarkosky, Taylor Michael Republican Yea

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Favorable With Committee Substitute (Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee)

Passed 14 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8001
Unaffiliated 1000
Democrat 5000
Total 14001
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Amesty — Yea
Antone, Bruce Hadley Democrat Yea
Bartleman, Robin Democrat Yea
Campbell, Daryl Democrat Yea
Skidmore, Kelly Democrat Yea
Woodson, Marie Paule Democrat Yea
Abbott, Shane G. Republican Yea
Black, Dean Republican Yea
Canady, Jennifer Republican Yea
Garrison, Sam Republican Yea
Jacques, Berny Republican Yea
Melo, Lauren Republican Yea
Salzman, Michelle Republican Not Voting
Steele, Kevin M. Republican Yea
Trabulsy, Dana Republican Yea

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Favorable (Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee)

Passed 17 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 11001
Democrat 4001
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 17002
% of votes cast 89%0%0%11%
How each member voted (19)
Member Party Vote
Bell — Yea
Rudman — Yea
Bartleman, Robin Democrat Yea
Franklin II, Gallop Democrat Not Voting
Hunschofsky, Christine Democrat Yea
Skidmore, Kelly Democrat Yea
Tant, Allison Democrat Yea
Abbott, Shane G. Republican Yea
Anderson, Adam Republican Yea
Baker, Jessica Republican Yea
Berfield, Kimberly Republican Yea
Black, Dean Republican Yea
Botana, Adam Republican Yea
Chaney, Linda Republican Yea
Persons-Mulicka, Jenna Republican Yea
Redondo, Mike Republican Yea
Salzman, Michelle Republican Yea
Snyder, John Republican Yea
Trabulsy, Dana Republican Not Voting

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1501 do?
Health Care Innovation; Creates Health Care Innovation Council within DOH for specified purpose; requires council to submit annual reports to Governor & Legislature; requires department to administer revolving loan program for applicants seeking to implement certain health care innovations in this state; authorizes department to contract with third party to administer program, including loan servicing, & manage revolving loan fund. APPROPRIATION: Indeterminate
Who sponsors HB 1501?
HB 1501 is sponsored by Gonzalez Pittman, Karen (Republican), López, Johanna (Democrat), Trabulsy, Dana (Republican), and Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee.
What is the current status of HB 1501?
This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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