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2026 Year-End Tax Planning for Healthcare Professionals
A practical look at the decisions worth making before December 31
By Marc Egort, CPA
After working with healthcare professionals and practice owners for many years, I have come to appreciate that the most useful tax planning conversations rarely begin with the tax return. They begin with a simple question: How is the practice actually performing, and what decisions can we make now that will put the owner in a better position next year?
That question is especially relevant as we approach the end of 2026. Physician groups, dental practices and other healthcare businesses continue to deal with pressure on reimbursement, labor costs and overhead. A tax deduction may be valuable, but it does not necessarily improve the economics of the practice. I encourage clients to look at both sides of that equation.
One area worth reviewing is capital investment. The return of 100% bonus depreciation for qualifying property acquired after January 19, 2025, together with expanded Section 179 expensing, may make equipment and technology purchases more tax-efficient. For a practice planning to replace diagnostic equipment or upgrade its systems, the timing of an acquisition could matter. But I would never suggest buying something simply to save taxes. We should first understand what the purchase will do for patient care, productivity and cash flow, then consider the tax treatment.
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| ACHE of South Florida Member Spotlight November 2026: Scott Singer, FACHE
By Lois Thomson
In his role as Assistant Vice President of Operations at Baptist Health Baptist Hospital, Scott Singer has quite a full plate of responsibilities. He is the executive lead for many of the support services, including capacity management, dietary and clinical nutrition, environmental services, patient transport, employee events, linens, and even the gift shop – although he admits the latter doesn’t take too much time!
What does take time is being executive sponsor for space planning. As Singer said, “We have a lot of construction around the campus – more than a billion-dollars in projects – and I’m helping with leading the space planning.”
He described some of the projects, saying, “We have a new neuroscience institute building that’s currently going up. Right next to that we’ll be building a new inpatient bed tower, which is our north tower, and we are doing a major renovation of our women’s services building, which we call the Lake Pavilion. And on the back side of our campus – the south side – we have a large surgical expansion happening.”
While many of these projects fall under Singer’s jurisdiction, he is quick to point out, “We have a great team, so it’s certainly not me (doing all the work) in isolation. We rely on a whole host of people, and we’re focused on improving the experience, outcome, and value that our patients receive, and that consists of prioritizing what the most important needs are at the time.”
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HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL NAMES ISAIAH ZIRKLE AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Experienced healthcare leader brings proven record of hospital growth, operational excellence and expanded patient services
October 29, 2026 – HCA Florida Aventura Hospital has named Isaiah Zirkle as its new chief executive officer, effective October 12. Zirkle brings extensive healthcare leadership experience and a proven track record of expanding access to high-quality care, strengthening physician engagement and driving operational excellence.
Zirkle most recently served as chief executive officer of HCA Florida West Marion Hospital in Ocala, where he led significant growth initiatives, service line development and operational improvements. Under his leadership, the hospital completed a $120 million expansion that increased inpatient capacity to 262 beds, expanded inpatient rehabilitation services and established the nation’s first DNV-accredited stroke rehabilitation center. He also secured capital investment for a new freestanding emergency department.
During his tenure, HCA Florida West Marion Hospital achieved exceptional physician engagement and top-quartile operating room performance. The hospital also earned national recognition from Healthgrades, including being named the No. 1 hospital in Florida for orthopedic surgery and receiving recognition among America’s 250 Best Hospitals.
“Isaiah brings a proven record of leadership, operational excellence and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality patient care,” said Charles Gressle, HCA Healthcare East Florida Division president. “His experience leading hospital growth, strengthening physician partnerships and expanding healthcare services will be invaluable as HCA Florida Aventura Hospital continues to advance its mission of serving patients and families throughout South Florida.”
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Tampa General Hospital Promotes Lijah Lokenauth to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
The promotion recognizes Lokenauth’s financial leadership, contributions to enterprise transformation, commitment to disciplined financial stewardship and the academic health system’s commitment to developing leaders from within as the system continues to grow.
Oct. 30, 2026 – Tampa General Hospital (TGH) announced today that Lijah Lokenauth, CPA, CFE, has been promoted to executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective Jan. 4, 2027. Lokenauth, who currently serves as senior vice president of finance, will oversee the financial strategy and operations supporting Tampa General’s long-term sustainability and strategic priorities as Florida’s premier academic health system, helping ensure the resources, financial discipline and long-term planning needed to advance its mission.
The promotion reflects Tampa General’s commitment to developing leaders from within while ensuring continuity in its financial leadership. Since joining TGH in 2018, Lokenauth has assumed increasingly complex responsibilities and helped strengthen the financial systems and decision-making capabilities supporting the academic health system. His work has included financial reporting, decision-support and productivity management improvements, as well as partnerships with clinical and operational leaders. Working closely with his predecessor, Mark Runyon, he has helped position the organization for its next phase of financial and strategic leadership.
“Lijah is a steady, collaborative and highly respected leader who has earned this opportunity through his accomplishments, skill, and his strategic collaborative approach to his work and supporting his colleagues,” said John Couris, president and CEO of Florida Health Sciences Center | Tampa General. “He has demonstrated sound judgment under pressure, a willingness to take on new challenges and a commitment to leading with the professionalism, curiosity, kindness, consistency and initiative that reflect our values. I’ve witnessed his growth firsthand, and I have tremendous confidence in his ability to lead our complex financial operations as we continue to expand access to academic medicine across Florida.”
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When Every Second Counts: Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital Expands Emergency Heart Care with New STEMI Protocol
Collaboration between first responders and Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital’s emergency department is bringing a new heart emergency protocol to Port St. Lucie. STEMI, or ST-elevation myocardial infarction, is a severe heart attack caused by a complete blockage of blood flow to part of the heart. Rapid diagnosis and treatment are critical to reducing damage to the heart muscle. The new emergency protocol was deployed in October at Tradition Hospital after the simulation pictured above.
Oct. 29, 2026 – Patients experiencing one of the most serious types of heart attacks now have access to faster, advanced treatment closer to home as Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital launched a new STEMI protocol in October.
STEMI, or ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction, is a severe heart attack caused by a complete blockage of blood flow to part of the heart. Rapid diagnosis and treatment are critical to improving outcomes and reducing damage to the heart muscle.
The new initiative represents a significant expansion of cardiovascular services at Tradition Hospital and is part of a broader effort to strengthen heart care across the Treasure Coast.
As part of the initiative, Tradition Hospital has enhanced its cardiac catheterization laboratories and expanded specialized training for staff. Teams are also implementing new protocols that begin before a patient arrives at the hospital. Electrocardiograms performed by EMS crews in the field can be transmitted directly to the emergency department, allowing clinicians to identify a STEMI and activate the cardiac response team as quickly as possible.
“Tradition-based cardiovascular interventionists are ready to apply first-line treatment including percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and balloon angioplasty,” said Dr. Jaime Lewellyn, medical director, interventional cardiology at Cleveland Clinic Martin Health.
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Florida Legislature Awards FAU $30M for Health Professions Facility
Oct. 29, 2026 – Florida Atlantic University has received $30 million in state funding from the Florida Legislature to advance plans for a 150,000-square-foot Health Professions Clinical Training and Research Facility on its Boca Raton campus. The facility will bring together students, faculty and researchers from FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, and College of Social Work and Criminal Justice to expand health professions education, strengthen clinical training and advance patient-oriented research.
The funding includes $10 million secured in 2025 and an additional $20 million in 2026 through the advocacy of Florida Senate Minority Leader Lori Berman and State Rep. Peggy Gossett-Seidman (R-Highland Beach). The $30 million marks the first state funding secured for the project and establishes a significant foundation for the university’s next phase of planning.
“This investment marks an important commitment to Florida Atlantic and the state of Florida. We are deeply grateful for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ support and for the leadership of Sen. Lori Berman and Rep. Peggy Gossett-Seidman in advancing this project,” said FAU President Adam Hasner. “This facility will enhance the education and training of future doctors, nurses and social workers, foster research and clinical collaboration across disciplines, and position Florida Atlantic to meet the state’s growing healthcare needs.”
As the former majority leader of the Florida House of Representatives, Hasner championed the multi-year effort to secure funding and approvals to establish FAU’s independent medical school in 2010, helping lay the foundation to reshape healthcare in the region.
Unlike traditional facilities dedicated to a single academic discipline, FAU’s Health Professions Clinical Training and Research Facility will create an interprofessional environment where future physicians, nurses and social workers learn and train alongside one another. Although these professionals routinely collaborate in hospitals and other clinical settings, their education often takes place separately. By bringing students together before they enter the workforce, FAU aims to strengthen teamwork, improve coordination of care and better prepare graduates for the realities of modern healthcare.
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Mount Sinai Medical Center Earns Digital Health Most Wired Level 9 for Fourth Consecutive Year
Recognition spans acute and ambulatory care and continues an unbroken record dating to 2019
October 29, 2026 – Mount Sinai Medical Center has earned Level 9 recognition in both acute and ambulatory care in the 2026 Digital Health Most Wired program from the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). It is the fourth consecutive year Mount Sinai has achieved Level 9 in acute care.
CHIME’s Digital Health Most Wired Survey is an internationally recognized benchmarking program that honors excellence in digitally enabled healthcare. This year’s survey represented more than 44,000 facilities and evaluated the adoption, maturity, outcomes and value of technology across clinical quality and safety, analytics and data management, cybersecurity, population health, infrastructure, patient engagement and innovation.
Mount Sinai has been recognized every year since CHIME introduced certification levels in 2019, when it was first certified at Level 8. This year, ambulatory care also earned Level 9.
“This recognition belongs to every nurse, physician and team member who turns technology into better care,” said Gino R. Santorio, President and CEO of Mount Sinai Medical Center. “Technology is only as good as what it does for the patient in front of us. Our patients should never have to choose between high-touch and high-tech care, and at Mount Sinai, they don’t.”
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Mount Sinai Medical Center Offers Endoscopic Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy, a First in South Florida
Dr. Jessica Pastoriza is the first surgeon in the region to perform the minimally invasive approach, which places the incision away from the breast, with reconstruction performed in the same operation by Dr. Gary Rosenbaum, Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery
October 28, 2026 – Mount Sinai Medical Center now offers endoscopic nipple-sparing mastectomy, a surgical approach that removes breast tissue through a small incision placed beside the breast, near the underarm, rather than across the breast itself. Jessica M. Pastoriza, MD, FACS, a fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist at the Braman Comprehensive Cancer Center, is the first surgeon in South Florida to perform the procedure. She operates alongside Gary J. Rosenbaum, MD, Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery at Mount Sinai, who performs the breast reconstruction during the same surgery.
“A woman facing a mastectomy is asking two questions at once. Will this take care of the cancer, and what will I look like afterward,” said Dr. Pastoriza. “The first answer does not change with this approach. I remove the same tissue to the same margins. What changes is the answer to the second one.”
In a conventional nipple-sparing mastectomy, the surgeon works through an incision made on the breast itself. The endoscopic approach uses a smaller incision placed to the side, with a surgical access device that allows a high-definition camera and specialized instruments to reach the breast tissue. The camera gives the surgeon magnified visualization of the tissue being removed. The surgeon remains at the patient’s bedside throughout, operating with handheld laparoscopic instruments.
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Sarasota Memorial Hospital Named Among Newsweek’s “Best-in-State” Hospitals
Oct. 29, 2026 – Sarasota Memorial Hospital was again named one of Florida’s best in Newsweek’s national list of “Best-in-State” hospitals released today.
This year’s rankings spotlight 800 leading hospitals from across the United States. Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s flagship Sarasota hospital (SMH-Sarasota) was the only hospital in Southwest Florida recognized on the 2027 list, ranking among the top 10 of 30 Florida hospitals on Newsweek’s list.
Compiled in collaboration with market research company Statista Inc., the Newsweek list ranks each state’s top hospitals based on four data sources:
Hospital quality metrics (including mortality, safety, readmissions, timely and effective care)
Hospital reputation and recommendations from independent medical professionals
Patient experience data from Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) surveys
Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMS) and how that data is used to optimize care therapeutic decisions in real-time.
Sarasota Memorial CEO David Verinder said the Newsweek honor, alongside other national rankings and recognitions Sarasota Memorial continues to receive for quality, safety and clinical excellence, reflect the dedication and commitment of Sarasota Memorial’s entire team.
“What makes me most proud is knowing what it takes to achieve these honors,” Verinder said. “They reflect thousands of physicians, nurses and staff working together to do what’s best for every patient, every day. Their work is the reason Sarasota Memorial continues to earn the trust of our community and recognition from organizations across the country.”
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Sarasota Memorial’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Halloween Too Cute to Spook! Halloween is bringing some extra special treats to Sarasota Memorial’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), where SMH’s tiniest and most fragile patients are celebrating their first Halloween in the most adorable style imaginable.
Thanks to the generous efforts of a former NICU mom, tiny costumes are donated, bringing families navigating the challenges of a NICU stay a moment of joy, a sense of normalcy and a chance to celebrate their babies’ first Halloween while making precious memories they can cherish for years to come. READ MORE |
New HSS Study Identifies Knee Shape Linked to Higher ACL Injury Risk in Young Athletes
October 30, 2026 – Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) used physics-based computer simulations to demonstrate that an individual’s three-dimensional (3D) knee articular shape (encompassing bone, cartilage, and menisci) influences anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) loading, independent of the properties of the surrounding soft tissue, such as ligaments. The results provide new insights into why some people are more prone to ACL injuries and why females experience significantly higher risk than males.
The findings were published in Communications Medicine, a Nature Portfolio journal. At the heart of the study is a personalized, physics-based virtual model of the knee built from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of each individual. These computational models are key components of broader digital twin frameworks, which integrate models with patient data to simulate how the body functions and responds to different conditions or treatments. In sports medicine, this approach could eventually help identify athletes at greater risk of ACL injury and guide surgeons in identifying those who may benefit from additional procedures during ACL reconstruction.
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Tenet Reports Strong Third Quarter 2026 Results; Raises 2026 Financial Outlook
Net income available to common shareholders in third quarter 2026 was $1.000 billion, or $12.41 per diluted share compared to $342 million, or $3.86 in third quarter 2025
Adjusted diluted earnings per share1 increased 79.5% to $6.64 in third quarter 2026 compared to $3.70 in third quarter 2025
Third quarter 2026 Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA1 increased 23.3% over third quarter 2025 to $1.355 billion; Third quarter 2026 Adjusted EBITDA margin was 24.1%
Third quarter 2026 Ambulatory Care Adjusted EBITDA of $537 million increased 9.1% over third quarter 2025
FY 2026 Adjusted EBITDA Outlook is now expected to be in the range of $5.05 billion to $5.20 billion, a $195 million increase at the midpoint of the range; FY 2026 Adjusted Free Cash Flow outlook now expected to be in the range of $2.825 billion to $3.125 billion, a $100 million increase
DALLAS– October 29, 2026 – Tenet Healthcare Corporation (Tenet) (NYSE: THC) today announced its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.
“Our outperformance in the third quarter of 2026 was driven by sustained strength in same-store revenue growth and effective expense management,” said Saum Sutaria, M.D., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Tenet. “Our focus on patient-centered care, support for physician partners, technology-enabled growth and operating initiatives continue to deliver strong margins and free cash flow.”
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More Than 100 HCA Healthcare Hospitals Recognized by Healthgrades for Excellence in Specialty Care HCA Healthcare hospitals earned more 2027 specialty care recognitions than any other health system, including national distinctions for surgical care, emergency medicine and orthopedic surgery
October 29, 2026 – NASHVILLE, Tenn.– HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced that 102 of its hospitals have been recognized by Healthgrades for excellence in specialty care, more than any other health system in the country. The 2027 recognitions reflect clinical outcomes in important areas of patient care, including surgical care, emergency medicine and orthopedic surgery.
For patients and families making healthcare decisions, these recognitions provide information about hospitals that have demonstrated strong clinical outcomes in specific areas of care. Healthgrades evaluates hospitals using measures such as risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates, which account for differences in patients’ health conditions and the complexity of their care.
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Newly discovered pathway fuels production of cancer-driving proteins
UT MD Anderson Research News October 28, 2026
Researchers identified a previously unknown mechanism that helps cancer cells produce cancer-promoting proteins, including KRAS
Blocking a specific enzyme reduced tumor growth in preclinical models of common cancer types
Loss of the enzyme also improved response to KRAS-targeted drugs and counteracted treatment resistance
The findings suggest this enzyme could be a target for KRAS-driven cancers
A previously unknown mechanism helps cancer cells selectively produce proteins that drive tumor growth — such as KRAS — in common cancers, according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The findings reveal that targeting a specific enzyme may improve responses to targeted therapies and help overcome treatment resistance.
The study, published in Nature Cell Biology, was co-led by Pawel Mazur, Ph.D., associate professor of Experimental Radiation Oncology, along with collaborators at other institutions.
“Our findings show that, in cancer cells, the METTL13 enzyme facilitates the production of important growth-driving proteins,” Mazur said. “By understanding the underlying mechanisms and removing that support, we may be able to make tumors more vulnerable to treatment and help improve patient outcomes.”
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AMA Statement on Medical Frailty Ruling
BY: Willie Underwood, III, MD, MSc, MPH, President, American Medical Association
“Today’s decision is a victory for patients as it strikes back against unnecessary barriers to care. The court rightly rejected a federal restriction that would have made it harder for people with serious or complex health conditions to qualify for an exemption from Medicaid work requirements. Patients should not have to clear unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles to keep their health coverage, especially hurdles that go beyond what Congress intended. The AMA will continue fighting to protect access to medically necessary care and ensure bureaucratic red tape doesn’t stand in patients’ way.”
Background:
On Sept. 10, the AMA, the Massachusetts Medical Society and nine national medical specialty societies filed an amicus brief in Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Oz, supporting 25 states and the District of Columbia in their challenge to the CMS rule. The brief argued that CMS had unlawfully narrowed the medical frailty exemption Congress established and created unnecessary barriers that could cause eligible patients to lose Medicaid coverage.
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AMA Urges FDA to Hold Botanical Products to Rigorous Safety and Efficacy Standards
Products marketed as “natural” can pose serious health risks
October 30, 2026 – The American Medical Association (AMA) is urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to uphold rigorous, evidence-based standards for evaluating botanical drug products, warning that those marketed with unproven health claims can pose serious risks when their safety and efficacy have not been established.
In a letter to FDA Deputy Commissioner Grace R. Graham, the AMA emphasized that botanical products — including kratom, cannabis and other plant-derived substances — should be subject to the same scrutiny as other drugs. Growing consumer use, anecdotal claims and marketing by social media influencers should not circumvent the FDA approval process or replace the requirement for high-quality clinical trials and postmarket safety monitoring.
“As botanical manufacturers develop increasingly potent products in everything from gummies and powders to oils and injections, consumers are becoming the real-world guinea pigs — and suffering tragic consequences, including dependence, substance use disorders, overdose, and death,” said AMA President Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH. “Calling something ‘natural’ doesn’t make it safe. We need science, not social media hype, to determine what belongs in our medicine cabinets.”
The AMA commended the FDA’s safety assessments that informed the Drug Enforcement Administration’s emergency scheduling of three kratom-related compounds in August 2026. The letter also urged the FDA to ensure that botanical products and their derivatives demonstrate safety and efficacy through clinical trials before being marketed or prescribed to treat medical conditions.
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Encompass Health reports results for third quarter 2026, Increases full-year guidance
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., October 28, 2026 — Encompass Health Corporation (NYSE: EHC), the largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the United States, today reported its results of operations for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.
“We are very pleased with our performance for the third quarter, with revenue increasing 8.9% and Adjusted EBITDA growing 15.5%,” said Mark Tarr, President and Chief Executive Officer. “During the first nine months of 2026, we opened four hospitals totaling 189 beds and added 85 beds to existing hospitals, reflecting our commitment to meeting the growing demand for high-quality inpatient rehabilitation services. Our value proposition and disciplined operating strategy continue to be validated, and we remain highly optimistic about the long-term prospects of our business.”
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CMS Finalizes Rule to Help More Organs Reach Patients and Strengthen Accountability for Organ Procurement Organizations
OCTOBER 30, 2026—The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has finalized a rule to help more donated organs reach patients by strengthening oversight of Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs). OPOs connect donor hospitals and transplant programs by securing authorization for donations, recovering organs, and coordinating safe, timely delivery for transplantation. This rule builds upon President Trump’s 2019 Executive Order, Advancing American Kidney Health, and helps advance a key goal of the Department’s Kidney Care National Plan to reform organ transplantation
While more than 49,000 transplants were performed in the United States in 2025, over 100,000 Americans are waiting for lifesaving transplants. To improve access to transplants, the final rule allows high-performing OPOs to compete for multiple donation service areas, clarifies OPO recertification procedures, and reinforces longstanding process performance standards.
“Every donated organ carries the chance to save a life,” said HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. “Under President Trump’s leadership, we are holding failing organizations accountable, strengthening patient safeguards, and helping high-performing organizations reach more patients. We will honor donors’ gifts by demanding results.”
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CMS: Plan Year 2027 Marketplace Plans and Prices Fact Sheet
OCTOBER 30, 2026- The Open Enrollment Period to choose Healthcare.gov coverage for 2027 begins on November 1, 2026, and runs through January 15, 2027.
In the upcoming year, Americans using HealthCare.gov will have robust access to low-cost plans. President Trump has delivered the largest decrease in Americans’ prescription drug prices in nearly 70 years; made historic investments to expand healthcare access in rural communities; and maximized price transparency. The Trump Administration continues to fight to lower insurance premiums and send money directly to the American people—not big insurance companies.
Robust Access to Low-Cost Plans: More than 75% of Americans who purchase coverage through HealthCare.gov will continue to have access to premiums at or below $50 in 2027. The millions of Americans eligible for tax credits will have access to a plan with nearly 90% of the lowest-cost premium paid for by the federal government, compared to 85% in 2020—the last year not impacted by temporary COVID-19 policies.
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Annual wine dinner to benefit Partners for Breast Cancer Care
Oct. 20, 2026 – Kelly Greens Golf and Country Club will host “A Night in Italy: A Gourmet Feast for the Palate” on Saturday, Nov. 14, to benefit Partners for Breast Cancer Care, a nonprofit that funds life-saving breast care for uninsured, limited-income women and men in in Southwest Florida.
Anchored by its “Early Detection Saves Lives” motto, Partners for Breast Cancer Care covers the cost of breast screening, diagnostic testing, treatment, surgery and care navigation for qualifying clients in Lee, Collier, Hendry, Glades and Charlotte counties. The nonprofit aims to rule out or diagnose breast cancer as early as possible.
The annual wine pairing dinner will begin at 7 p.m. at Kelly Greens Golf and Country Club, located at 12300 Kelly Greens Blvd. in Fort Myers. To kick off the event, guests will enjoy a Butler-Passed Welcome, featuring Prosecco DOC and an elegant selection of Italian-inspired appetizers to set the tone for the evening. Following the welcome, the dinner will present its four-course, chef-curated menu.
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Health Foundation of South Florida Opens Nominations for 2027 Inspiring Women of Health Awards Health Foundation of South Florida’s 2026 Inspiring Women of Health honorees and board members The Foundation celebrates seven years of honoring exceptional women advancing health equity in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties.
MIAMI, Oct. 20, 2026 – The Health Foundation of South Florida today announces that nominations are now open for the 2027 Inspiring Women of Health Awards, which recognize women whose leadership, innovation, and advocacy are improving health and well-being across South Florida. Nominations are open now through November 16, 2026.
Held during Women’s History Month in March, the Inspiring Women of Health luncheon honors trailblazers from every corner of health: nonprofit leaders, clinicians, public officials, community organizers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists, whose work aligns with the Foundation’s mission to build healthier, more equitable communities.
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Promise Fund Hosting Free ‘Mammography Screening Days’ in Palm Beach County in October and November
October 28, 2026 – Promise Fund, a South Florida-based nonprofit dedicated to increasing survivorship from breast and cervical cancer, will host free Mammography Screening Days on the following dates:
-October 29 at Mission Medical Center, 9600 W Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33446 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
In partnership with Florida Mobile Mammography.
-October 31 at Eglise Evangelique Maranatha, 106 NW 5th Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444 from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
In partnership with Florida Mobile Mammography.
-November 4 at West Palm Beach Library, 5689 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33417 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
In partnership with Florida Mobile Mammography and UM Gamechanger will be providing additional screenings.
-November 11 at Centro Medical Latino, 1217 S Military Trl, Suite C & D, West Palm Beach, FL 33415 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
In partnership with Florida Mobile Mammography.
-November 13 at Consulado Guatemala, 1926 10th Avenue North, Suite 104-106, Lake Worth, Florida 33461 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
In partnership with Florida Mobile Mammography and UM Gamechanger will be providing additional screenings.
-November 21 at New Life Nazarene Church, 806 N Dixie Hwy Lake Worth, FL at 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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-November 21 at Iglesia De Dios Pentecostal, 1301 W 37th St, West Palm Beach, FL 33404 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00p.m.
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Empowering Caregivers Conference returns to Broward County for Fourth Year
October 26, 2026 – The Area Agency on Aging of Broward County and the Florida Department of Elder Affairs’ Dementia Care & Cure Initiative will host the fourth annual Empowering Caregivers Conference, presented by Florida Community Care and Florida Power & Light, on Wednesday, November 4, at the Downtown Event Center, 416 NE First St., in Fort Lauderdale.
The free conference is open to older adults and caregivers, especially those caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. It runs from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and registration opens at 8:30 a.m.
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