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Florida Hospital Association urges lawmakers to cut prior authorization delays New survey finds 243,000 Floridians experienced discharge delays in a single year, resulting in an estimated $2.5 billion in preventable healthcare costs
October 19, 2026 – Health plan and insurer practices that delay hospital discharges are jeopardizing patient health outcomes and driving up healthcare costs, prompting Florida’s hospital leaders to sound the alarm.
The Florida Hospital Association (FHA), which represents more than 260 hospitals and health systems across the Sunshine State, is calling on state legislators and congressional members to enact prior authorization reforms that would streamline health plan approval requirements, citing new data showing these health plan requirements result in patients being stuck in the hospital, waiting for approval for necessary post-acute care services. In a letter to Florida lawmakers last week, FHA shared findings from its Days Awaiting Discharge Survey, which gathered data from participating hospitals between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025.
During that timeframe, hospitals reported that 243,000 patients experienced discharge delays and spent an additional 781,000 days in the hospital as a result. Another 158,000 emergency department patients waited more than 12 hours for a bed. FHA estimates these delays resulted in $2.5 billion in preventable healthcare spending.
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| Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Earns Gold-Level ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support
Recognition marks nearly 20 years of commitment to exceptional patient care, quality, education and innovation in extracorporeal life support
MIAMI — Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has been recognized as a Designated Gold Level Center of Excellence through the ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support, an international recognition presented by the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) to centers demonstrating exceptional performance and commitment to quality in extracorporeal life support (ECLS).
The designation recognizes Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to critically ill children who require advanced life support, while maintaining rigorous standards for clinical processes, staff education, training, collaboration and continuous quality improvement.
The ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support recognizes centers that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to evidence-based processes and quality measures, staff training and continuing education, patient satisfaction and ongoing clinical care.
“Receiving the Gold Level ELSO Award is a reflection of the expertise, dedication and teamwork of our physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, perfusionists and entire multidisciplinary ECLS team,” said Matthew A. Love, president and CEO of Nicklaus Children’s Health System. “For our patients and families, this designation represents our commitment to providing the highest level of specialized care when children are facing some of the most critical moments of their lives.”
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Tampa General Expands Patients’ Access to Lifesaving Transplants Through the Largest Center Based Liver Perfusion Program in the World With its 1,000th liver perfusion, TGH has nearly doubled its liver transplant surgeries and reduced median patient wait time to less than a month.
Oct. 20, 2026 — Tampa General Hospital (TGH) Transplant Institute, home to the world’s largest center-based liver normothermic machine perfusion program, has completed its 1,000th liver perfusion. The milestone reflects the impact of TGH’s in-house expertise: More patients can receive lifesaving liver transplants; experience shorter waits; and the have opportunity to undergo surgery before liver disease affects them more seriously.
TGH performed its first liver perfusion in October 2022 and has used normothermic machine perfusion (NMP) for every liver transplanted at the hospital since September 2023. By making perfusion a routine part of liver transplantation, TGH has helped expand the number of donor organs available to its patients and has nearly doubled the size of its liver transplant program.
Normothermic machine perfusion maintains a donor liver outside the body at near-normal body temperature while circulating oxygenated blood and nutrients. This allows the transplant team to assess how the liver functions before transplantation and evaluate organs that otherwise might go unused.
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Over $4 Million Raised to Brighten Patients’ Futures at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s 19th Annual Diamond Ball October 19, 2026 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital welcomed community leaders, philanthropists, athletes and entertainment personalities to its 19th Annual Diamond Ball on Saturday, October 10. The children’s hospital’s signature fundraising gala raised over $4 million to support the expansion of advanced specialized pediatric care to children and families across Florida and beyond. “There is no purpose more powerful than helping children live healthier, happier lives,” said Matthew A. Love, president and CEO of Nicklaus Children’s Health System. “It is an honor to come together alongside elected officials, community leaders and passionate philanthropists to support such a huge part of our ability to reach children in need of life-saving care.”
During the evening, guests heard from Nicklaus Children’s patients with their own unique stories, like Tristan, a high school athlete who overcame osteosarcoma and is back on the Volleyball court, Greyson, a young boy who received the first pediatric partial heart transplant in Florida, Ka’lee, who is walking again after gene therapy significantly slowed down the progression of his Muscular Dystrophy and A’mya, who underwent surgery to correct the curvature in her legs after being diagnosed with Blount’s Disease.
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Sarah Talebagha, M.D., Joins Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care October 19, 2026 – Vascular surgeon Sarah Talebagha, M.D., has joined Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, part of Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care. Dr. Talebagha specializes in the evaluation and treatment of vascular conditions using both open surgical and minimally invasive endovascular approaches. Before joining Baptist Health, Dr. Talebagha practiced with Kaiser Permanente in Northern California, caring for patients in San Rafael, San Francisco and South San Francisco. She completed a vascular surgery fellowship at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire, where she received advanced training in the diagnosis and treatment of arterial and venous disease. READ MORE |
Newsweek names Encompass Health America’s Most Awarded Leader in Inpatient Rehabilitation for seventh consecutive year
Oct. 19, 2026 – Encompass Health today announced it has been named America’s Most Awarded Leader in Inpatient Rehabilitation by Newsweek for the seventh consecutive year. A record 78 Encompass Health hospitals in 32 states were included on Newsweek’s America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2026 list, more than any other inpatient rehabilitation provider in the nation. According to Newsweek, “The facilities recognized on this list exemplify the best patient care practices in inpatient physical rehabilitation and set an example for others.”
The ranking is based on four data pillars: quality metrics published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; results from a national online survey conducted by Newsweek among experts in the field; accreditation data provided by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center; and Google reviews, an indicator of patient satisfaction. READ MORE |
Holy Cross Health Named Among America’s Best Healthcare Employers and Florida’s Top 100 Employers by Forbes
Recognitions are based on employee feedback and reflect Holy Cross Health’s investment in their workforce.
October 16, 2026 — Holy Cross Health has been named to the Forbes America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2026 list for the second consecutive year and recognized on Forbes America’s Best Employers by State list as one of the top 100 employers in Florida. Both recognitions are based on employee feedback regarding workplace conditions, compensation, career advancement opportunities, workplace safety and willingness to recommend their employer.
Holy Cross Health nurses and clinical colleagues participate in a white cap celebration honoring the nursing profession’s legacy, leadership and continued commitment to compassionate, high-quality care.
READ MORE | Australian Visitor Grateful to Holy Cross Health for Saving Her Life During Fort Lauderdale Visit Nearly 10 months after receiving emergency treatment at Holy Cross Health for a ruptured brain aneurysm, Australian resident Sarah Frost is reflecting on her recovery and the care that helped her return home to her family.
October 19, 2026 – When Sarah Frost traveled from Melbourne, Australia to South Florida to spend the holidays with her boyfriend, she expected nothing more than a relaxing visit. Instead, her trip took a frightening turn on New Year’s Eve when, during an ordinary workout at a local gym, she suddenly became dizzy and her vision blurred before she fell from a pull-up machine.
Fortunately, help was close at hand. The gym manager and an emergency department physician who happened to be working out nearby quickly came to her aid while emergency responders were called. The next thing she knew, the physically fit 43-year-old was in an ambulance being rushed to Holy Cross Health, which was thankfully only a 10-minute drive away. She remembers the ambulance ride and then her memory went blank until January 6 or 7 when she regained consciousness.
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Cleveland Clinic-led Study Establishes Major Genetic Contributor to Heart Failure in People of African Ancestry Study indicates common CD36 gene variant may be the leading genetic cause of dilated cardiomyopathy in this population
October 19, 2026 – A new Cleveland Clinic-led study shows that a common variant in the gene CD36 may be the leading genetic contributor to dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in people with African ancestry.
The CD36 variant is present in approximately 17% of people with African ancestry and substantially increases the risk of dilated cardiomyopathy, an important cause of heart failure and heart transplantation.
“These findings suggest that we are missing an important opportunity by not routinely testing for this variant as part of the genetic evaluation of dilated cardiomyopathy in individuals with African ancestry,” said Krishna Aragam, M.D., director of Cardiovascular Genomics and Precision Medicine at Cleveland Clinic and senior author of the study. “We believe these results make a strong case for incorporating this CD36 variant into routine clinical cardiomyopathy genetic testing.”
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Sarasota Memorial Demonstrates How Closed-Loop Referrals with Unite Us Reduce Hospital Readmissions Across Patient Populations
October 19, 2026 – SARASOTA, Fla.–Sarasota Memorial Hospital, one of the largest public health systems in Florida, and Unite Us, one of the nation’s trusted technology partners for integrating health and community-based care, today released two evaluations demonstrating that connecting patients with community-based services through closed-loop referrals can remarkably reduce hospital readmissions. Specifically, the researchers highlighted: A 17% reduction in 30-day all-cause readmission risk among those referred across the health system
A 59% reduction in the odds of postpartum-related and all-cause 30-day readmission for maternal patients insured by Medicaid
A 54% reduction in odds of 30-day readmissions for infants
A 22% reduction in 30-day all-cause readmission risk among patients under age 65
“These results demonstrate what’s possible when healthcare and community partners work together to address the social and practical barriers that affect health beyond the walls of our hospitals. Seeing meaningful reductions in readmissions across multiple patient populations reinforces the importance of delivering whole-person care,” said Mary O’Connor, manager of Community Health & Partnerships at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
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Dr. Jonathan Shaw Completes First Elective Hip Replacement Surgery for Alan B. Miller Medical Center Historic milestone expands access to advanced orthopedic care for the community October 19, 2026 – Alan B. Miller Medical Center has reached a significant milestone by completing its first elective hip surgery, performed by Dr. Jonathan Shaw, a local orthopedic surgeon at Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute. The achievement marks an important step forward in the hospital’s ongoing efforts to expand access to advanced orthopedic and surgical care for the community.
“I’m grateful to be part of a historic milestone at Alan B. Miller Medical Center! Our team recently performed the hospital’s first elective hip replacement surgeries, an exciting step forward in expanding access to advanced orthopedic care for our community,” said Dr. Jonathan Shaw, Orthopedic Surgeon, Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute. “This achievement would not have been possible without the dedication, collaboration, and expertise of the entire surgical team and the many colleagues who helped make it happen.
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Fortune Media and Great Place To Work Name GuideWell to 2026 Best Workplaces in Health Care List, Ranking No. 21
Oct. 19, 2026 — Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have selected GuideWell for the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care™ List. This is GuideWell’s first time being named to this prestigious list, this year coming in at 21st place in the large category. Earning a spot means that GuideWell is one of the best companies to work for in the country.
The Best Workplaces in Health Care award is based on analysis of survey responses from nearly 222,000 employees at Great Place To Work Certified™ companies in the health care industry.
“This recognition belongs to our people,” said Brian Pieninck, President and CEO of GuideWell. “Culture is built one action at a time, and our teammates bring those actions to life every day. I am grateful to every person who shows up for each other and for the people we serve. This honor reflects what our people have built, and it reminds us how much more there is to build.”
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Regional Trade Organization Making a Life-Changing Difference for Critically-Ill Children and Families MORE THAN JUST ROOFS Members of the Roofing Contractors Association of South Florida Have Contributed $2.3 Million to Help Grant Life-Changing Wishes October 20, 2026 — South Florida’s roofing professionals work in extreme heat, respond after storms and repair damage, helping protect homes and businesses. But beyond the rooftops, these same hardworking professionals have come together to contribute to something just as important: granting life-changing wishes for critically-ill children. For more than 15 years, the Roofing Contractors Association of South Florida (RCASF) has transformed its annual fishing tournament into a powerful tradition of giving, contributing $2.3 million to Make-A-Wish Southern Florida and helping grant 474 wishes for children and families.
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Mayo Clinic first to study low-dose radiation for Parkinson’s disease
October 21, 2026 — Mayo Clinic researchers are studying whether low-dose radiation therapy can slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease by targeting inflammation in areas of the brain affected by the disease.
The clinical trial is the first to investigate low-dose radiation as an anti-inflammatory approach in patients with early-stage Parkinson’s disease.
Radiation therapy is most often used to treat cancer, where higher doses are used to damage tumor cells and stop them from growing. In this clinical trial, researchers are taking a very different approach. They are studying whether much lower, targeted doses of radiation can lower inflammation.
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Body composition changes on CT scans may help identify pancreatic cancer risk
October 20, 2026 – JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — People who develop pancreatic cancer experience measurable changes in body composition years before diagnosis that differ from those seen in similar individuals without cancer, according to a Mayo Clinic study led by former Mayo Clinic research fellow, Aleksander Bogdanski and published in Pancreatology.
Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers, largely because most patients are diagnosed after the disease has already spread. Current surveillance programs focus primarily on people with inherited genetic risk or strong family histories, yet most pancreatic cancers occur outside those high-risk groups.
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GLP-1 drugs linked to lower kidney failure risk in bipolar disorder
October 19, 2026 – ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers found that GLP-1 receptor agonists, medications widely used for diabetes and weight management, were associated with a lower risk of dialysis or kidney transplantation in adults with bipolar disorder and chronic kidney disease.
The study, published in the The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, suggests that a popular class of medications may offer an added benefit by helping protect kidney health in a high-risk group.
“People with bipolar disorder have a high burden of chronic kidney disease, but few strategies have been studied specifically to protect kidney health in this population,” says Balwinder Singh, M.D., a Mayo Clinic psychiatrist and senior author of the study. “Our results are encouraging, but prospective studies are needed to determine whether GLP-1 medications directly slow kidney disease progression.” READ MORE |
Handy Youth Develop Smart Fidget Device to Support Mental Health Awareness, Win National Innovation Award
South Florida teens develop Fidgibeat, a prototype that combines fidgeting with real-time heart rate and usage tracking to help inform conversations about stress and emotional well-being
October 20, 2026 — Youth participating in Handy’s Career Pathways Program are combining technology, innovation and mental health awareness through Fidgibeat, a student-developed prototype designed to help users better understand their stress patterns and support more informed conversations with mental health professionals.
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Naples Comprehensive Health Collaborates with Publix Pharmacy to Launch Meds-to-Beds Service
New service will deliver discharge prescriptions directly to patients at the hospital, helping support medication access and continuity of care
October 19, 2026 – Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) is collaborating with Publix Pharmacy to introduce a Meds-to-Beds service that will provide patients with their newly prescribed medications before they leave the hospital. The service began Oct. 19 at NCH Baker Hospital with a launch date of Nov. 2 at NCH North Hospital.
Through Meds-to-Beds, Publix Pharmacy representatives will coordinate with NCH physicians, nurses and care coordination teams to have eligible discharge prescriptions filled and delivered directly to patients at the bedside. The service eliminates the need for an additional pharmacy stop after hospitalization and helps patients begin their prescribed treatment without an avoidable delay.
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AMA Outlines Path Forward for FDA Oversight of Generative AI in Medicine
Calls for risk-based oversight that protects patients while supporting responsible medical device innovation
October 19, 2026 – As generative artificial intelligence (genAI) becomes increasingly capable of performing clinical functions, the American Medical Association (AMA) has outlined recommendations to help the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) modernize how these technologies are evaluated, regulated, and monitored through their use in patient care.
In a letter to Rick Abramson, MD, director of the FDA’s Digital Health Center of Excellence, the AMA responded to the agency’s request for feedback on its Aug. 18 discussion paper on regulating genAI-enabled medical devices. The AMA proposed approaches to evaluating genAI performance in real-world clinical settings, strengthening post market surveillance, and engaging physicians in defining the standard of care.
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Social Security Corrects Tens of Millions of Files in the Social Security Number Database Improving the Integrity of Vital Records October 20, 2026 – The Social Security Administration (SSA) today announced substantial progress in its ongoing effort to strengthen the accuracy and integrity of the Social Security Number (SSN) database. This work represents the most comprehensive SSN record clean‑up in the agency’s 91-year history.
“The Social Security Number database is our country’s books and records. The database’s accuracy is essential to maintaining integrity of government services for citizens. Accurate SSN records prevent fraud across federal programs and support the proper administration of benefits,” said Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano. “This is the first time SSA has undertaken an effort of this scale, and I am proud of the work we have done to strengthen the foundation of identity data relied upon throughout government and the economy.”
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For 25 years, A Safe Haven for Newborns has stood as a beacon of hope for mothers in crisis and a lifeline for vulnerable newborns. What began as Nick’s deeply personal journey to heal a broken heart and honor the memory of his beloved wife, Gloria, following her tragic passing, has grown into an internationally recognized organization dedicated to preventing infant abandonment and providing support, counseling, and critical resources to women facing the overwhelming reality of an unplanned pregnancy. From its beginnings, the mission has been rooted in compassion, dignity, and love — offering hope, protection, and a path forward during life’s most difficult moments.
Over the past quarter century, countless lives have been touched through the organization’s unwavering commitment to offering safe, legal, and anonymous options for mothers seeking help. Through advocacy, education, community partnerships, and around-the-clock support, A Safe Haven for Newborns has continued to remind women that they are never alone. To date, 441 newborns have been given a chance at life — 431 in Florida; nine in other states, and one in Honduras.
This milestone anniversary is more than a celebration of years — it is a celebration of lives, second chances, and the power of compassion to change the future. We invite you to join us in celebrating our Silver Jubilee by visiting our website and selecting a sponsorship opportunity. Or, contact Nick Silverio at safehaven@asafehavenfornewborns.com; 305-882-1304 x103 for more information.
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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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