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A House panel Monday approved a bill that would create a process for public hospital districts to convert to non-profit organizations and require districts to study the financial feasibility of converting to non-profits or selling to for-profit companies. The House Select Committee on Health Innovation voted 7-3 to approve the proposal (HB 1421), sponsored by Rep. Randy Fine, R-Brevard County. Under current law, Fine said districts can sell or lease hospitals to other entities. But he said they cannot convert to non-profit organizations. Read: Florida Sen. Rick Scott Blasts Border Deal, Callin…