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Optum Blinks After Jacksonville Clinicians Revolt Over VA Pay Clawbacks
Optum has backed off, at least for now, from trying to claw back what it calls overpayments from mental health clinicians who treat veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Community Care Network, giving some Jacksonville providers a brief breather. The move comes after weeks of pushback from local clinics that said sudden demand letters for thousands of dollars could wreck their balance sheets and drive clinicians out of the VA network. Providers and advocates warn that if community clinicians walk away, veterans with chronic PTSD and other serious conditions could see therapy plans suddenly interrupted.
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Community Hospice & Palliative Care honors veterans
Community Hospice & Palliative Care honors and supports veterans through specialized hospice and palliative care services, veteran recognition programs and meaningful opportunities for connection and companionship. Through its commitment to serving those who have served our nation, the organization provides personalized care that recognizes the unique experiences and needs of military veterans and their families.
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DCPS Cuts Hazel Health Loose, Jacksonville Parents Hunt For New Care
Duval County Public Schools has officially ended its multi year telehealth partnership with Hazel Health, closing out the program on June 30 and leaving some Jacksonville families wondering what comes next for school connected care. District officials say most Hazel operations have wrapped, but students already in therapy through Hazel will keep getting services, and school based staff and local partners are still on deck to help families figure out their options.
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Jacksonville Landlord Accused Of Milking COVID Rent Relief In $54K Scheme
Federal prosecutors say a Jacksonville landlord turned a pandemic lifeline into his own revenue stream, using bogus paperwork to tap into rental aid that was meant to keep struggling tenants housed. Edward Malone, identified in court records as the owner of multiple residential and commercial properties in Jacksonville, was indicted...
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What It Means to Lead in Outpatient Psychiatry
More than 122 million Americans live in mental health professional shortage areas. This reflects not just a gap in resources but a gap in access to consistent, long-term psychiatric care. For many people, the path to finding a psychiatrist is long, hard, or simply not an option. Primary care plays...
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Jacksonville Physicians Stress the Importance of Follow-Up Care for Uninsured Patients
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (July 6, 2026) — As uninsured adults seek care during the summer months, local physicians say the initial appointment is only part of the challenge. What often determines outcomes, they note, is whether patients can return for follow-up without delays or uncertainty. Across Northeast Florida, clinicians report...
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Jacksonville landlord indicted on federal wire fraud charges tied to COVID rental assistance funds
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville man is facing federal wire fraud charges after being indicted on allegations that he submitted fraudulent documents to collect thousands of dollars in COVID-19 emergency rental assistance. Edward Malone, a Jacksonville resident, was indicted May 27, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the...
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Jacksonville Hospital Power Shake-Up: Kashman Tapped To Run Ascension St. Vincent's
Scott Kashman is stepping into one of Jacksonville's most closely watched health care roles, taking over as chief executive officer of Ascension St. Vincent's Health System, the Jacksonville-based network that serves Northeast Florida and parts of Southeast Georgia. His appointment is effective July 1, moving him from an interim market leadership post into the permanent systemwide chief job.
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Jacksonville parents fear losing children’s doctors as Baptist-Cigna dispute threatens care
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A local family says an ongoing contract dispute between Baptist Health and Cigna could force them to find new doctors, travel hours for specialized pediatric care and potentially pay thousands of dollars out of pocket if a new agreement is not reached before June 23. Amanda...
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Borland Groover grows to 27 Florida sites with new office
Borland Groover is expanding its gastroenterology footprint in Jacksonville with a new office at 2377 Dunn Ave., the practice’s 27th location in Florida, according to a June 16 release. “This expansion allows us to better serve patients by making care more convenient and closer to where they live and...
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Community Hospice opens $6 million center for seriously ill children
Community Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeast Florida cut the ribbon June 11 on its $6 million Dorion Family Pediatric Center, a facility built to care for children with life-threatening illnesses and to support their families. The project fulfills the dying wish of philanthropist George Dorion, who died in 2021....