Background
Florida’s trauma system was created in 1982 when the Legislature passed the state’s first trauma legislation. In 1982, there were 50 trauma centers, but by 1986, only 33 remained. In 1987, it was evident that there were financial problems facing Florida’s trauma care providers. Florida’s Healthcare Cost Containment Board (HCCB) was directed by the Florida Legislature to determine the financial magnitude of the problem and recommend solutions. The HCCB study showed that 66 hospitals lost approximately $41 million treating trauma patients. The HCCB recommended several general actions—including increasing motor vehicle registration fees—to alleviate the trauma care financial problems.
The Alliance to Save Florida's Trauma Care was formed in response to the financial crisis that Florida's trauma system faces. In 2004, the Alliance created a campaign called Save Florida's Trauma Care: It's Critical. In 2005, the Legislature passed Senate Bill 1264/ House Bill 497, increasing the red light running penalty from $65 to $125 with increases going to Florida’s trauma centers.
Read more about this topic: The Alliance To Save Florida's Trauma Care
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