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BROWARD HEALTH DECREASES MILLAGE RATE FOR THIRD YEAR IN A ROW
Tax Revenues to Decrease by $17 Million
September 18, 2025 – After a successful year in which Broward Health served almost 1.3 million patients, the North Broward Hospital District Board of Commissioners tonight unanimously voted to cut taxes. The millage rate reduction from 1.3261 to 1.2391 mills will result in $17 million less in tax revenues for Broward Health and is greater than the county proposed rollback rate.
“We are proud that Broward Health has seen continued growth, increasing our patient volumes and revenues, thus affording us this opportunity to reduce taxpayer support,” said Paul Tanner, chair of the North Broward Hospital District Board of Commissioners.
This is the third year in a row the Board has reduced the millage rate.
“Since 2023, the Board has saved the taxpayers of Broward County almost $50 million, not including the $17 million from this year’s reduced millage rate,” said Shane Strum, President & CEO of Broward Health. “The ability to decrease the millage rate is a reflection of Broward Health’s strong financial performance, also recognized the last several years by S&P, Fitch and Moody’s. We are committed to building upon that momentum in the coming year and beyond.”
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Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute Names Aviva Abosch, M.D., Ph.D., Deputy Director, Director of Epilepsy Surgery and Co-director of Functional Neurosurgery
September 19, 2025 – Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute has named board-certified neurosurgeon Aviva Abosch, M.D., Ph.D., deputy director of the Institute as well as director of epilepsy surgery and co-director of functional neurosurgery. Dr. Abosch is also the Esernia Endowed Chair in Surgical Treatment of Adult Epilepsy & Movement Disorders. A leading surgeon-scientist in the field of neurosurgery, she performs advanced surgical procedures to treat such conditions as epilepsy, movement disorders, brain tumors and psychiatric conditions.
Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Abosch served as department chair and the Nancy A. Keegan and Donald R. Voelte, Jr. Chair of Neurosurgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center as well as co-director of Nebraska Medicine neurosciences service line. She continues to be committed to broadening educational opportunities for students, trainees and practitioners at all levels.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Abosch to our highly skilled team of medical specialists, dedicated to providing the highest quality care,” said Michael McDermott, M.D., chief medical executive and Irma and Kalman Bass Endowed Chair in Clinical Neuroscience at Miami Neuroscience Institute. “The field of neurosurgery is evolving, and Dr. Abosch continues to embrace new technology on behalf of patients.”
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Physicians: Help Florida Seniors Make Informed Decisions Miami-Dade and Broward County Medical Associations along with other county associations in Florida are promoting this survey:
Your input is extremely valuable to Florida’s seniors as they evaluate their options between Traditional Medicare and the various Medicare Advantage Plans available.
Each October, seniors are inundated with marketing and promotional materials promoting the benefits of switching from Traditional Medicare to Medicare Advantage. However, these materials often lack sufficient information about the rights and protections seniors may be relinquishing by making that switch.
The feedback provided by physicians through this survey will be instrumental in helping Florida’s seniors make informed decisions. Physician organizations across the state are working to develop an annual guide to help seniors and their caregivers assess plan performance and choose the option that best fits their needs.
We encourage you to invite fellow physicians to complete the survey. The more data we collect, the more comprehensive and impactful this guide will be for Florida’s senior community. |
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Broward Health Coral Springs Advances Robotic Excellence with New Systems, Surgical Milestones and Epicenter Recognition
September 17, 2025 – Broward Health Coral Springs has achieved several milestones, establishing the hospital as a leader in robotic innovation and advanced patient care.
“We are proud of the advancements we’ve made in technology, the systems we have in place and our enhanced physician training, all designed to achieve excellence in robotic surgery and meet the growing needs of our local community,” said Kristen Bowman, CEO of Broward Health Coral Springs.
Robotic Excellence: Expanding Access and Innovation
Broward Health Coral Springs is the first hospital in South Florida with two robotic systems dedicated to urology, Aquablation® and the new HYDROS™ Robotic System, while also becoming the region’s only Epicenter for da Vinci® colorectal surgery. The hospital further expanded its capabilities this year with the addition of the da Vinci 5®, the fourth and most advanced generation of Intuitive’s robotic platform and one of four da Vinci systems now in place at Broward Health Coral Springs.
Together, these milestones acknowledge the hospital’s dedication to enhancing patient care, expanding physician education, and offering the community timely access to the latest minimally invasive therapies.
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Kimberly Bennett, MD, MPH Joins Holy Cross Medical Group’s Internal Medicine Practice
September 18, 2025 – Internal medicine physician Kimberly Bennett, MD, MPH has joined Holy Cross Medical Group, a multi-specialty physician-employed group of more than 180 physicians providing services throughout Broward County.
Dr. Bennett’s focus areas include adult medicine, primary prevention, chronic disease management and pre-operative evaluation.
A graduate of the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and triple minors in chemistry, biology and business, Dr. Bennett then went on to earn her Doctorate of Medicine and Master of Public Health from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where she was one of two students selected for the AOA Medical Honor Society during her junior year by placing in the top 10% of her medical school class based on cumulative GPA.
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UHealth Recognized by Vizient as 2025 Ambulatory Quality and Accountability Top Performer
UHealth was one of only five facilities to be recognized for demonstrating excellence in delivering high-quality outpatient care.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 – UHealth – University of Miami Health System has announced that it has been recognized as a top performer by Vizient® in its 2025 Ambulatory Quality and Accountability Ranking. UHealth was one of only five facilities out of dozens participating nationwide to be recognized in this category for demonstrating excellence in delivering high-quality outpatient care.
“This recognition from Vizient is a testament to the extraordinary work of our entire UHealth team,” said Dipen J. Parekh, M.D., chief executive officer of UHealth and executive vice president for health affairs at the University of Miami. “Delivering the highest standards of quality and accountability in ambulatory care is central to our mission, and this award underscores the dedication, expertise and compassion that our faculty and staff bring to every patient, every day. We are proud to set a national standard for excellence and innovation in academic medicine.”
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NICU Awareness Month: Twins Reunite with NICU Nurse at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital
September 20, 2025 – In August 2010, twin sisters Amanda and Andrea Ojeda entered the world far too soon. Born at just 27 weeks after a rupture of membranes, the girls spent 69 days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, where their mother, Karen Ojeda, remained at their bedside.
During those critical weeks, NICU nurse Edith Suarez was by their side providing around-the-clock care and support. This September, as part of NICU Awareness Month, Amanda and Andrea—now thriving teenagers—joined their mother at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital to thank Suarez and to spend time with other NICU nurses who continue to support families through their earliest and most challenging days.
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Muma Children’s Hospital at Tampa General Hospital Ranked as a Top Performing Pediatric Hospital by Vizient, Inc.
The academic health system achieved national recognition for demonstrating excellence in the delivery of high-quality pediatric care.
September 18, 2025 – The Muma Children’s Hospital at Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has been recognized as a top performer in the Pediatric Hospital cohort of the 2025 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Ranking by Vizient, Inc. The award honors health care provider organizations that demonstrate excellence in delivering high-quality care based on measures in the Vizient Quality and Accountability Ranking, including safety, mortality, effectiveness, efficiency, patient-centeredness, and variation in care. Tampa General is among 10 health systems nationally and is the only in Florida to achieve this recognition.
“Across our organization, we understand how important it is that as we carry out our mission, we prioritize the health and well-being of our children, which in turn, establishes a foundation for a long and healthy life,” said John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General. “Tampa General has long worked to build and strengthen a culture of innovation and continuous improvement to drive efficient care coordination, high-quality care and better outcomes, and we are incredibly proud to have those efforts recognized by Vizient.”
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STUDY: Glioblastoma Cells “Unstick” From Their Neighbors to Become More Deadly
Surprising finding suggests that GBM cells that “cluster” together with other cells of the same type are less deadly than those that disperse from these clusters
Sylvester researchers used leading-edge technology to study glioblastoma tumors at unprecedented detail.
Looking at the locations of individual tumor cell types allowed them to find that “dispersed” glioblastoma cells are more malleable and more aggressive than their “clustered” counterparts.
Their findings, corroborated in breast cancer samples as well, point to a possible new general principle of solid tumor biology.
MIAMI, FLORIDA – Sept. 18, 2025 – A new study, led by researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, captured details of glioblastoma that had never before been seen and revealed a surprise finding: Glioblastoma cells that “cluster” together with other cells of the same type are less deadly than those that disperse from these clusters. The findings were also corroborated in breast cancer samples and point to a possible new general principle of solid tumor biology.
The study was led by Anna Lasorella, M.D., co-director of the Sylvester Brain Tumor Institute (SBTI) and director of Sylvester’s Precision Medicine Initiative, and Antonio Iavarone, M.D., director of the SBTI and deputy director of Sylvester. The team published a paper describing their findings Sept.18 in the journal Cancer Cell.
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University of Michigan Honors Health Foundation of South Florida CFO Alecia Dillon with Prestigious Graduate of the Last Decade Award
Honored for driving measurable impact and advancing community health. Dillon exemplifies the power of purpose-driven careers.
September 18, 2025 — Alecia Dillon, Chief Financial Officer of the Health Foundation of South Florida, has been named the 2025 Graduate of the Last Decade (G.O.L.D.) Alumni Award recipient by the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. The award highlights alumni who demonstrate exceptional leadership and commitment to improving their industries and the communities they serve.
Since joining the Health Foundation in 2021, Dillon has overseen the endowment and expanded the role of finance beyond traditional stewardship. Her strategic approach aligns financial management with the Foundation’s mission to reduce health disparities and advance health equity across South Florida. Dillon’s commitment to equity extends beyond South Florida as she serves on the board of I Demand Access, a nonprofit supporting women in Malawi advancing opportunities for marginalized communities worldwide.
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FMA: New rule signals the end of fax machines in medical offices
September 17, 2025 – A transformative federal regulation, effective Oct. 1, 2025, is poised to phase out fax machines in doctors’ offices by modernizing health information technology (IT) systems. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued the Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability (HTI-4) rule, which requires healthcare IT systems to provide real-time access to prior authorization requirements and prescription drug pricing during patient appointments. The goal is to enhance communication between physicians and insurers, reducing reliance on fax machines — a technology lingering in medical practices due to its compliance with HIPAA privacy standards.
The HTI-4 rule, part of a 2,000-page policy update, enables doctors and patients to instantly check drug costs, explore cheaper alternatives, submit prior authorization requests, and monitor their status. HHS estimates these changes could save providers millions of hours, valued at $19 billion over a decade. HHS leaders called it a regulatory breakthrough, emphasizing reduced administrative burdens and improved care delivery. Mehmet Oz, MD, head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, added that the rule promotes “less red tape, faster answers, and more time focused on care.”
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Sugary drinks may increase risk of metastasis in advanced colorectal cancer
Preclinical study provides first direct evidence linking colorectal cancer metastasis to the glucose-fructose blend found in sugar-sweetened beverages
Metastasis is the leading cause of death among patients with colorectal cancer
The combination of glucose and fructose, found in most sodas and fruit juices, activates the SORD enzyme, fueling cancer cell migration and metastasis
Study suggests cutting back on sugary drinks could help slow cancer progression in patients with colorectal cancer and points to possible new treatment targets
HOUSTON, SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 – A new study from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center shows that the glucose-fructose mix found in sugary drinks directly fuels metastasis in preclinical models of advanced colorectal cancer. The study was published today in Nature Metabolism.
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Encompass Health names Mathew Gooch as president of Northeast region
Sept. 17, 2025 – Encompass Health is pleased to announce Mathew “Mat” Gooch as president of the Company’s Northeast region. The Northeast region currently includes 26 post-acute, inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across 10 states with more than 6,700 employees.
“I am honored to be named president of Encompass Health’s Northeast region,” said Gooch. “This region is growing rapidly with three hospitals opening in 2026, so this is an exciting time for us. I look forward to leading the dedicated hospital teams who provide high-quality rehabilitative care to our patients.”
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Promise Fund Issues 31-Day Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening Challenge for Palm Beach, Broward, and Martin County Communities
September 18, 2025 – Throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, Promise Fund is issuing a breast & cervical cancer screening challenge to communities in Palm Beach, Broward, and Martin Counties: to screen and refer as many women as possible in just 31 days.
The South Florida–based nonprofit is dedicated to increasing survivorship from breast and cervical cancer, and is calling on hospitals, clinics, nonprofits, and grassroots organizations to join forces in this initiative. As part of the October Screening Challenge, we remind women to stay current with life-saving screenings. National experts recommend mammograms beginning at age 40, or earlier with family history, and cervical cancer screening starting at age 21. One in eight women will face breast cancer in her lifetime, and up to 93% of cervical cancers are preventable with screening and HPV vaccination.
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Lee Health is the First in Southwest Florida to Offer the Noninvasive Histotripsy Procedure for Treating Liver Tumors
The first several patients successfully received the new treatment in September.
Sept. 18, 2025 –As reported by Lee Health: Liver cancer care has just taken a major leap forward at Lee Health. For the first time in Southwest Florida, patients can now access the Edison System, a revolutionary noninvasive technology that destroys liver tumors without a single incision.
Using the power of focused sound waves, this breakthrough histotripsy treatment offers a safer, faster, and more precise alternative to traditional cancer therapies. This technology brings world-class innovation and lifesaving care to Southwest Floridians.
The technology, called histotripsy, targets the tumor with quick, powerful ultrasound pulses under the guidance of a robotic arm. It creates tiny bubbles that destroy the tumor cells, while helping protect the healthy tissue around it.
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NCH Earns National Gold Certification for Infant Safe Sleep
Naples, FL – September 17, 2025 –Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) has been awarded the prestigious National Safe Sleep Hospital Gold Certification by Cribs for Kids®, a leading organization dedicated to preventing sleep-related infant deaths. This recognition reflects NCH’s commitment to implementing best practices and providing education on safe sleep for infants – underscoring its dedication to delivering the highest standards of care for our youngest patients.
To earn this Gold Certification, NCH North Hospital demonstrated a comprehensive safe infant sleep program aligned with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines. The program includes training for parents, staff and the community.
READ MORE | Repeated head impacts cause early neuron loss and inflammation in young athletes
NIH-funded study reveals brain changes long before chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) develops.
September 17, 2025 – Research supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) shows that repeated head impacts from contact sports can cause early and lasting changes in the brains of young- to middle-aged athletes. The findings show that these changes may occur years before chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) develops its hallmark disease features, which can now only be detected by examining brain tissue after death.
“This study underscores that many changes in the brain can occur after repetitive head impacts,” said Walter Koroshetz, M.D., director of NIH’s National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). “These early brain changes might help diagnose and treat CTE earlier than is currently possible now.”
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NIH launches landmark project on whole-person health and function
September 17, 2025 – The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched an effort to advance research on whole-person health and create an integrated knowledge network of healthy physiological function. Whole person health involves looking at the whole person—not just separate organs or body systems—and considering multiple factors that promote health. For example, a multicomponent lifestyle intervention including healthy diet, physical activity and stress management may improve multiple and interconnected aspects of health including cardiovascular (e.g. blood pressure), metabolic (e.g. glucose metabolism) and musculoskeletal function (e.g. muscle strength).
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ACIP Recommends COVID-19 Immunization Based on Individual Decision-making
SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) today unanimously recommended that vaccination for COVID-19 be determined by individual decision-making.
ACIP’s recommendation applies to all individuals six months and older. It includes an emphasis that the risk-benefit of vaccination in individuals under age 65 is most favorable for those who are at an increased risk for severe COVID-19 and lowest for individuals who are not at an increased risk, according to the CDC list of COVID-19 risk factors.
Individual decision-making is referred to on the CDC’s adult and child immunization schedules as vaccination based on shared clinical decision-making, which references providers including physicians, nurses, and pharmacists. It allows for immunization coverage through all payment mechanisms including entitlement programs such as the Vaccines for Children Program, Children’s Health Insurance Program, Medicaid, and Medicare, as well as insurance plans through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace.
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ACIP Recommends Standalone Chickenpox Vaccination in Toddlers
SEPTEMBER 18, 2025—The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) today voted to adopt a new recommendation for the child immunization schedule, while ensuring that all children receive immunizations for measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox from 12 months of age.
The Committee by a vote of eight to three recommends that toddlers through age three be immunized for varicella (chickenpox) through standalone vaccination rather than through the combination measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (MMRV) vaccine.
The CDC Immunization Safety Office’s presentation [PDF, 789 KB] to ACIP showed that healthy 12–23 months old toddlers have increased risk of febrile seizure seven to 10 days after MMRV vaccination compared to those given separate immunization for varicella and measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR). This excess risk from MMRV accounts for approximately five more febrile seizures per 10,000 doses, without conferring additional protection from varicella.
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Advance Your Practice With the Latest in Cardiovascular Imaging Stay ahead of the curve in cardiovascular care at the 42nd Annual Echocardiography and Structural Heart Symposium, hosted by Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute. This two-day, in-person event, September 26–27, at Loews Coral Gables Hotel, offers practical, expert-led education in echocardiography and structural heart imaging.
Whether you’re honing foundational skills or sharpening advanced techniques, you’ll gain critical insights to elevate your clinical decision-making and improve outcomes. Learn through hands-on sessions, interactive case discussions, and the latest evidence-based practices in imaging and intervention.
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Baptist Health Proudly Welcomes Aviva Abosch, M.D., as Deputy Director of Miami Neuroscience Institute.
Dr. Abosch is a fellowship-trained, board-certified neurosurgeon who will also serve as the Institute’s Director of Epilepsy Surgery and Co-Director of Functional Neurosurgery.
Dr. Abosch is internationally recognized for her leadership in epilepsy surgery, functional neurosurgery and advanced surgical treatments for epilepsy, movement disorders, brain tumors and psychiatric conditions.
Her groundbreaking research, funded by the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation, has shaped new therapies and improved outcomes for patients worldwide. She has also served as an editor, researcher and leader in numerous national and international neurosurgical societies.
At Baptist Health, Dr. Abosch brings her expertise and patient-centered approach to the South Florida community – ensuring access to world-class neurosurgical care, close to home. Discover leading-edge neuroscience care with Dr. Aviva Abosch and the expert team at Miami Neuroscience Institute. 10/2/25 |
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Baptist Health Brain & Spine Care to Host 2025 Miami Neuroscience Symposium
Leading Experts to Present Latest Advances in Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Neurocritical Care
MIAMI, FL – August 27, 2025 – Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute will host the 2025 Miami Neuroscience Symposium on November 6-7, 2025, at the Hilton Miami Downtown in Miami, Florida. The symposium will bring together national and international leaders in neurology, neurosurgery, neurocritical care, and rehabilitation medicine to explore cutting-edge developments in the diagnosis and treatment of complex neurological disorders.
“This symposium provides a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals to engage with thought leaders across the neurosciences,” said Michael W McDermott, M.D., Chief Medical Executive and Irma and Kalman Bass Endowed Chair in Clinical Neuroscience at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute, as well as co-director of the symposium. “We’re focused on delivering practical, evidence-based updates that clinicians can apply immediately in their practice, especially in high-stakes areas like stroke care, neurotrauma, epilepsy, and neurodegeneration.”
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