TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) -Healthcare is becoming easier to access across Florida, according to state regulators and medical providers who say the comprehensive Live Healthy Act is working as intended one year after implementation.

The sweeping 2024 legislation was designed to expand Florida’s health workforce, particularly in underserved areas, as the state faces a projected shortage of about 18,000 doctors by 2035. With roughly 1,000 people moving into Florida daily, accessing medical care has become increasingly challenging.

“I think this program is going to do some great things for the state of Florida,” said Temple Robinson, CEO of Bond Community Health Center in Tallahassee.

The Live Healthy Act tackles the healthcare shortage through multiple approaches

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