MAY 13, 2024
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BROWARD HEALTHPOINT AND COMMUNITY CARE PLAN UNVEIL NEW MATERNITY CARE & HEART COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER
Broward HealthPoint and Community Care Plan are proud to announce the grand opening of the Maternity Care Center & Heart Community Resource Center in Lauderdale Lakes. This collaboration aims to address health disparities in maternal care identified in central Broward County.
“Our collaboration stems from a shared commitment to addressing the critical health disparities in maternal care within central Broward County,” said Broward Health President and CEO Shane Strum. “By leveraging our resources and expertise, we are providing comprehensive maternal care services, ensuring that women can easily access prenatal care and support throughout their pregnancy journey.”
Broward HealthPoint, an affiliate of Broward Health, and Community Care Plan strategically positioned the new center to fulfill the unmet OB-GYN needs of women in
Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes, Sunrise and Oakland Park, particularly in the 33311 and 33313 zip codes. The data indicates that women in these areas have limited access to prenatal and postpartum care, which is a critical component of maternal health and positive birth outcomes.
Aiming to bridge the gap, the new center will provide convenient and reliable healthcare services to women in the Lauderdale Lakes area while putting more maternal and gynecological care providers on the ground locally so women can access prenatal care.
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| BAPTIST HEALTH MIAMI CARDIAC & VASCULAR INSTITUTE NAMES CARDIOTHORACIC SURGEON MEHRDAD GHOREISHI, M.D., CO-DIRECTOR OF AORTIC SURGERY AND MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF CARDIAC SURGERY RESEARCH
MIAMI, FL – May 9, 2024 – Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute has named board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon Mehrdad Ghoreishi, M.D., co-director of aortic surgery and medical director of cardiac surgery research.
Dr. Ghoreishi specializes in adult cardiac surgery and has a special clinical interest in aortic surgery. He is highly skilled in both open surgery and minimally invasive catheter-based treatments of aortic disease, including endovascular treatment of ascending aorta, aortic arch and aortic root. He has the most experience in the U.S. in the performance of normothermic (normal body temperature) aortic operations as well as endovascular aortic arch and aortic root repair.
Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Ghoreishi was co-director for the Center for Aortic Disease at the University of Maryland Medical System and associate professor of cardiac surgery. As co-director, he led a team of professionals who developed less-invasive treatment options for patients with aortic disease and developed and performed the world’s first Endo-Bentall repair for aortic dissection. This groundbreaking approach allows for the replacement of part of the aorta and aortic valve using an endovascular technique, eliminating the need for traditional open-heart surgery, which carries a higher risk of complications and mortality.
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WORLD’S MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN OPHTHALMOLOGY
Fifteen Bascom Palmer doctors named to Power List 2024
May 8, 2024 -Miami, FL – Fifteen Bascom Palmer Eye Institute physicians were selected for the 2024 Power List, a prestigious selection of the world’s 100 most influential people shaping the future of eye care, as published by The Ophthalmologist magazine. Drs. Eduardo C. Alfonso, Kendall Donaldson, Hilda Capó, Janet Davis, Harry Flynn, Anat Galor, Steven Gedde, Ranya Habash, Carol Karp, Jaclyn Kovach, Byron Lam, Felipe Medeiros, Richard Parrish, Philip Rosenfeld, and Sonia Yoo were named to the 2024 Power List. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is the Department of Ophthalmology for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and UHealth – University of Miami Health System.
“Congratulations to Bascom Palmer Eye Institute physicians for receiving this exceptional honor,” said Henri R. Ford, M.D., M.H.A., Dean and Chief Academic Officer of the Miller School. “We are extremely honored that 15 Bascom Palmer doctors were selected for their exceptional contributions and influence in the field. From cutting-edge treatments to groundbreaking research, these doctors are pushing boundaries and setting new standards in ophthalmology.”
Bascom Palmer’s 2024 Power List Recipients
Eduardo C. Alfonso, M.D., is an internationally recognized expert on ocular infectious diseases and is recognized globally as a leader in healthcare administration. Alfonso has been the director of the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute since 2007. Each year under his leadership, the Institute has been ranked the number one eye hospital in the United States. Alfonso, the holder of the Kathleen and Stanley J. Glaser Chair in Ophthalmology, was also named to the Ophthalmologist Power Lists 2014, 2016, 2018, 2022, and 2023.
Holder of the John T. Flynn Chair in Ophthalmology, Hilda Capó, M.D., specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus. She is world-renowned for her expertise in strabismus and adjustable sutures. She is a pioneer in identifying the anesthetic agent’s role in the onset of double vision after cataract surgery. She has trained over 175 residents and fellows, reaffirming her academician, educator, and surgeon abilities. Capó was also named to the Power Lists 2021 and 2023.
Janet L. Davis, M.D., M.A., is an internationally recognized expert in uveitis and a medical retina and vitreoretinal specialist. Holder of the Leach Chair in Ophthalmology, her expertise includes infectious and inflammatory eye diseases. For the last seven years, she has led the Bascom Palmer surgical team that has performed more than 100 subretinal gene therapy procedures for inherited retinal diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa and choroideremia. Davis was also named to the Power Lists 2021 and 2023.
Kendall E. Donaldson, M.D., M.S., holder of the Kolokotrones Chair in Ophthalmology, is a cornea specialist whose primary research interests are in the areas of advancement in cataract surgery, particularly laser-assisted cataract surgery, and severe ocular surface disease. Each year, she presents over 100 local, national, and international lectures and has authored various peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. She was also named to the 2021, 2022, and 2023 Power Lists.
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STUDY WEIGHS TELEMEDICINE’S IMPACT ON MEDICARE USE, SPENDING, AND QUALITY
By Jarrod Fowler, MHA, FMA Director of Health Care Policy and Innovation
A recent study published in Health Affairs compared traditional Medicare patients who were part of health systems that used more telemedicine services relative to those that used fewer. The study compared changes between 2019 and 2021-2022 between these groups in terms of utilization, cost, and quality between 2019 and 2021-22. The study found:
Patients with high telemedicine use had increases for drug adherence for metformin and statins. There were no differences in the pap tests, colonoscopies, or mammograms.
No significant changes in imaging services or laboratory tests were observed.
Patients in high-telemedicine health systems exhibited increased spending with respect to inpatient admissions and pharmaceuticals. This was partially offset by decreases in outpatient hospital spending, particularly facility fees and outpatient hospital visits.
The authors concluded by noting, “Given the small improvements in access and quality (in particular for chronic disease medications), combined with modest increases in spending along with patients’ and clinicians’ preferences, we believe that it will be difficult to justify a return to restricting telemedicine payment in Medicare.”
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MID-YEAR REGULATORY UPDATE
By Mary Thomas, Esq., FMA Assistant General Counsel
May 8, 2024 – With an early legislative session this year, regulatory activity was off to a slow start as agencies waited to see which bills would make it across the finish line. With the passage of the Live Healthy Package, SB 7016, the Department of Health and Agency for Health Care Administration will have an incredibly busy year ahead as the agencies work to finalize implementation that arose from 2023 legislation, in addition to working on the many issues delegated by the 2024 Legislature. The following is a summary of the latest actions by the Board of Medicine and Board of Osteopathic Medicine, the Board of Nursing, and the Agency for Health Care Administration.
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PRIVATE RECEPTION INTRODUCES PALM BEACHERS TO THE BEST OF JUPITER
Billy Gilbane and Jeffrey Tousey hosted special guests to hear the latest in world-class health care
May 10, 2024 – On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, guests gathered at the private residence of Billy Gilbane and Jeffrey Tousey to hear from Amit Rastogi, MD, MHCM, President and CEO of Jupiter Medical Center, and several of the hospital’s notable physicians. The intimate reception featured cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and an engaging discussion about the latest in world-class health care, including the not-for-profit’s recent news.
Dr. Rastogi was joined by Jon S. Du Bois, MD, board-certified medical oncologist and Program Leader of Gastrointestinal, Neuroendocrine and Cutaneous Cancers; Michael Sabbah, MD, board-certified interventional cardiologist; and Pam Canter, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer.
Traci Simonsen, Chief Philanthropy Officer of the Jupiter Medical Center Foundation, welcomed the crowd and expressed appreciation for the gracious hosts who opened their home for the reception.
READ MORE | CARIBBEAN TEAMS INNOVATE TO PROTECT CANCER PATIENTS FROM COMPOUNDING DISASTERS
Caribbean researchers, clinicians and policymakers devise strategies to protect medically vulnerable patients from concurrent hazards like hurricanes, heat waves and pandemics.
MAY 8, 2024 – Researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine assembled a multidisciplinary team and recently published a “Personal View” paper exploring the unique challenges of providing timely, effective care in developing Caribbean states impacted “first and worst” by climate hazards and rising cancer rates. The findings appear in The Lancet Oncology.
The group featured five Caribbean authors, including Sylvester Ph.D. student, Lashae Rolle.
“Our author team brings together a compilation of wisdom from leading Caribbean cancer specialists, researchers and climate activists, alongside U.S.-based experts—a remarkably multidisciplinary group,” said James Shultz, Ph.D., M.S., a Sylvester faculty member, associate professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences and disaster public health lead for the Global Institute for Community Health and Development at the Miller School, and co-senior author of the “Personal View” paper.
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LEE HEALTH AND THE HEALTHY START COALITION OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TO PROVIDE OVER 500 CAR SEATS TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA FAMILIES IN NEED
May 9, 2024 — Lee Health and the Healthy Start Coalition of Southwest Florida have collaborated to provide over 500 car seats to families in need in Southwest Florida. The joint effort will help alleviate the shortage of car seats in the region, with the primary goal of ensuring safe car seat practices throughout the community.
The car seats will be available at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida and through various distribution channels, including local outreach programs. Golisano Children’s Hospital is located at 9981 S. Healthpark Dr., Fort Myers.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), car seats are estimated to reduce the risk of fatal injury in a passenger car by 71% for infants (younger than one-year-old) and by 54% for toddlers (one to four years old).
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, numerous families lost their vehicles, many of which contained essential car seats for their children. The sudden surge in demand for replacement car seats swiftly depleted available funding sources and resources.
“We hope this donation will make a difference in a lot of families’ lives and help keep their children safe. Creating easy access to car seats is one of the best ways to ensure that every family has access to the necessary resources needed to keep their children protected,” said coordinator for Safe Kids Southwest Florida Julie Noble. “We are grateful to collaborate with the Healthy Start Coalition to provide education on car seat safety and these more than 500 car seats to help alleviate the urgent requirement in the community.”
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GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER ACHIEVES ACCREDITATION FROM THE METABOLIC AND BARIATRIC SURGERY ACCREDITATION AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM®
South Florida hospital meets all criteria as a MBSAQIP-Accredited Center, according to national quality standards established to deliver safe, high quality metabolic and bariatric patient care
May 8, 2024– Patients seeking surgical treatment for obesity and its related conditions have a high-quality choice for receiving care at a nationally accredited program that meets the highest standards for patient safety and quality in South Florida.
Good Samaritan Medical Center’s bariatric surgery program has been accredited as a Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®), a joint Quality Program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).
The MBSAQIP Standards, Optimal Resources for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, ensure that metabolic and bariatric patients receive multidisciplinary medical care, which improves patient outcomes and long-term success. MBSAQIP-Accredited centers offer preoperative and postoperative care designed specifically for patients with obesity.
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SALUSCARE EXPANDS DETOX SERVICES TO REFLECT THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY
May 10, 2024 – SalusCare has expanded its detoxification services to provide an individualized and supportive approach for those addicted to methamphetamines, kratom, molly, ecstasy and cocaine along with its existing detox treatments for benzodiazepines, opioids and alcohol. The list of substances for detoxification treatment at SalusCare has expanded to meet treatments needed in the community and incorporates American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) protocols.
“We found there were many folks who may need a detox level of care that were using other substances,” said Jessica Plazewski, SalusCare vice president and chief operating officer. “Because of this need, we worked to implement a medical protocol to treat these substances we are seeing as a rising problem in the community.”
Kratom is a legal herbal substance that can produce opioid and stimulant side effects, whose use is on the rise because it is easy to get. When combined with alcohol or other drugs, dangerous side effects can occur. Molly and ecstasy are different forms of the same psychoactive drug that is often combined with other drugs and known as the “club drug.” Methamphetamine, a highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system, is a powder that is easily dissolved in water or alcohol. Cocaine is a euphoria-producing simulant drug. Withdrawing from many of these substances is intense, and a medical detox program is the safest way to treat symptoms and remove drugs from the body as steps to substance use disorder treatment.
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CARDIAC SURGERY PATIENTS WITH ELEVATED STROKE RISK MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR NEW CLINICAL TRIAL AT SMH
May 9, 2024 – Sarasota Memorial is one of up to 250 research sites participating in a multi-center, multi-national clinical trial to determine whether sealing a small, seemingly unnecessary sac in the heart during routine cardiac surgery can prevent strokes in some patients.
Cardiac specialists have been closing the finger-like pouch called the left atrial appendage (LAA) for years to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (Afib). Devices such as the FDA-cleared AtriClip and LAA closure devices have demonstrated to be simple, effective, and low risk additions to routine cardiac procedures for patients with Afib.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the ‘Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion for Prophylactic Stroke Prevention (LeAAPS)’ trial to determine if implanting the AtriCure AtriClip® LAA exclusion system offers protection against ischemic stroke or systemic embolism in patients who do not have Afib, but are at risk for developing Afib.
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CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY ON NEW HCA FLORIDA GAINESVILLE HOSPITAL
May 8, 2024 – HCA Florida Healthcare, the state’s leading network of hospitals and healthcare facilities, announced construction is now underway on the new $231 million HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital, the latest hospital planned as part of HCA Florida Healthcare’s expansion across the state. Community and hospital leaders kicked off the project Thursday with a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the recently opened HCA Florida Gainesville Emergency Room, which will be expanded into the new full-service hospital over the next 18 months.
“We’re excited to begin construction on what will be a state-of-the-art, full-service hospital and medical offices to expand access to healthcare, including acute care, for our growing community,” said Eric Lawson, chief executive officer, HCA Florida North Florida Hospital. “We exist to give people a healthier tomorrow, so as western Alachua and surrounding counties attract new residents, we are expanding to continue delivering the innovative care close to home our patients expect and deserve.”
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FOUNDCARE’S HAITIAN FLAG DAY CELEBRATION: FOSTERING WELLNESS AND UNITY!
May 9. 2024 – Palm Springs, Fla – The vibrant colors of Haitian culture will take center stage on Saturday, May 18, 2024, as FoundCare hosts an unforgettable Haitian Flag Day Celebration! From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the community is invited to join in the festivities at FoundCare Palm Springs located at 2330 S. Congress Avenue, Palm Springs, FL 33406.
This lively event offers an enriching celebration of unity and resilience, emphasizing the importance of fostering community connections and promoting holistic wellness. From traditional music to delectable cuisine, attendees will enjoy a vibrant atmosphere that brings people together in celebration.
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CMS UPDATES MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS (SUD) MEDICARE.GOV CONTENT
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is excited to share that it has updated its Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders (SUD) content on www.medicare.gov. The content updates are part of the CMS broader Behavior Health Strategy and will make it easier for users to access mental health and substance use disorder information. Visit https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/mental-health-substance-use-disorder to see the new updates.
The CMS Behavioral Health Strategy translates our goals into a framework focused on outcomes and focuses on three key areas:
-Substance Use Disorders Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services,
-Ensuring Effective Pain Treatment and ---Management, and
-Improving Mental Health Care and Services.
You can find more information on CMS’ Behavioral Health Strategy and our mission to ensure that high-quality behavioral health services and supports are accessible to the people we serve, by visiting https://www.cms.gov/cms-behavioral-health-strategy.
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BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION ACTS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO KIDNEY TRANSPLANTS
Proposed model would break down silos of care in kidney transplant process, address disparities, improve access, and promote health equity
May 9, 2024 – Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), is announcing the Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) Model. The proposed model, which would be implemented by the CMS Innovation Center, aims to increase access to kidney transplants for all people living with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), improve the quality of care for people seeking kidney transplants, reduce disparities among individuals undergoing the process to receive a kidney transplant, and increase the efficiency and capability of transplant hospitals selected to participate. This proposed model would build on the Biden-Harris Administration’s priority of improving the kidney transplant system and the collaborative efforts between CMS and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to increase organ donation and improve clinical outcomes, system improvement, quality measurement, transparency, and regulatory oversight.
“The organ transplant industry, like every other part of society, is not immune to racial inequities,” said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. “Black Americans disproportionately struggle with life-threatening kidney disease, yet they receive a smaller percentage of kidney transplants. The Biden-Harris Administration is taking concrete steps to remove racial bias when calculating wait times and rooting out profiteering and inequity in the transplant process.”
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FASTER APPROACH FOR STARTING EXTENDED-RELEASE NALTREXONE TO TREAT OPIOID USE DISORDER SHOWN EFFECTIVE
NIH-supported clinical trial addresses important barrier to opioid use disorder treatment.
May 8, 2024 – Starting people with opioid use disorder on extended-release, injectable naltrexone (XR-naltrexone) within five to seven days of seeking treatment is more effective than the standard treatment method of starting within 10-15 days, but requires closer medical supervision, according to results from a clinical trial(link is external) supported by the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Published in JAMA Network Open, the findings suggest that this rapid treatment protocol could make XR-naltrexone more viable as a treatment option for opioid use disorder, which continues to take lives at an alarming rate.
“When someone is ready to seek treatment for opioid use disorder, it is crucial that they receive it as quickly as possible,” said Nora Volkow, M.D., NIDA director. “This study paves the way for more timely care with one of the three medications for opioid use disorder we have available, better supporting people in their ability to choose the treatment option that will work best for them.”
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MORE THAN 321,000 U.S. CHILDREN LOST A PARENT TO DRUG OVERDOSE FROM 2011 TO 2021
Federal study shows lives lost from overdose crisis are felt across generations, emphasizing need to include children and families in support.
May 8, 2024 – An estimated 321,566 children in the United States lost a parent to drug overdose from 2011 to 2021, according to a study(link is external) published in JAMA Psychiatry. The rate of children who experienced this loss more than doubled during this period, from approximately 27 to 63 children per 100,000. The highest number of affected children were those with non-Hispanic white parents, but communities of color and tribal communities were disproportionately affected. The study was a collaborative effort led by researchers at the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Children with non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native parents consistently experienced the highest rate of loss of a parent from overdose from 2011 to 2021 – with 187 per 100,000 children affected in this group in 2021, more than double the rate among non-Hispanic white children (76.5 per 100,000) and among non-Hispanic Black children (73 per 100,000). While the number of affected children increased from 2011 to 2021 across all racial and ethnic populations, children with young non-Hispanic Black parents (18 to 25 years old) experienced the highest – roughly 24% – increase in rate of loss every year. Overall, children lost more fathers than mothers (192,459 compared to 129,107 children) during this period.
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The two-day conference is for professionals in the behavioral and mental health fields to share insights, research, and best practices in promoting mental health and well-being.
The Conference will feature renowned psychologists, professors, trauma and grief specialists, leading diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) experts, and prevention specialists who will provide crucial continuing education. Licensed Clinicians and Certified Professionals can earn CEU credits.
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BY THE NUMBERS Qualified Patients: (Active ID Card):
May 03 2024- 880,596 Apr 26 2024- 880,240
Apr 19 2024- 879,763 Apr 12 2024- 878,724
Apr 05 2024- 877,941
Patients Added Last Week: 356
Qualified Ordering Physicians: 2,337 New Doctors added Last Week: -48
Reporting Period: Apr 26 - May 3 2024
Amount of Medical Marijuana Dispensed - (mgs THC) 336,731,057
Amount of Low-THC Cannabis Dispensed - (mgs CBD ) 3,547,929 -Amount of Marijuana in a Form for Smoking (oz) 108,628.326 Approved Dispensing Locations: 633 Added Last Week: |
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