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CONGRESSWOMAN SHEILA CHERFILUS-MCCORMICK TOURS HOLY CROSS HEALTH CENTER @ SISTRUNK
Health center provides access to primary care, immunizations, diabetes prevention, breast cancer screenings and more
August 28, 2023 – Family nurse practitioner Valerie Fox guided Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) on a tour of the Holy Cross Health Center @ Sistrunk introducing her to the healthcare services the non-profit hospital brings to the community.
The center offers primary care, physicals, immunizations, preventive care, diabetes education and prevention, on-site lab work and more, making quality healthcare accessible to patients of all ages. In addition, the center provides support services, including Community Health Workers who assist patients in identifying resources to assist with outstanding social determinants of health.
“It is such a great time to be here at Holy Cross, especially here on Sistrunk,” Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick said. “What’s most exciting about this health center is how available it is to the community and all that it has to offer.”
Addressing healthcare disparities and making healthcare more accessible to marginalized communities and seniors is a top priority for Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick. Before entering politics, she spent more than 16 years as a healthcare executive at a home health agency, working her way up from intern to CEO in only eight years.
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DR. ANDREW SHAPIRO ACHIEVES REMARKABLE MILESTONE OF 1000 ROBOTIC-ASSISTED SURGERY CASES WITH DA VINCI ROBOT AT WELLINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
August 29, 2023 — It is with immense pride and admiration that we announce the outstanding achievement of Dr. Andrew Shapiro, a distinguished surgeon in the field of robotic-assisted surgery. Dr. Shapiro has successfully completed an extraordinary milestone of 1,000 surgical procedures utilizing the cutting-edge da Vinci® Robot, cementing his status as a leader in minimally invasive surgical techniques in this region.
The da Vinci Surgical System has revolutionized the landscape of modern surgery, enabling surgeons to perform intricate procedures with enhanced precision, control and flexibility. Dr. Shapiro’s mastery of this advanced technology has not only brought about positive outcomes for his patients but has also elevated the standard of patient care in the region.
Through the integration of robotic-assisted surgery, Dr. Shapiro has consistently exhibited unwavering dedication to advancing medical practices, resulting in improved surgical outcomes, reduced hospital stays, and quicker recovery times for patients. His commitment to staying at the forefront of medical innovation has made him an invaluable asset to the medical community and a beacon of hope for those in need of surgical intervention.
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BRYON TOMPKINS, M.D., JOINS BAPTIST HEALTH AS A CARDIOTHORACIC SURGEON
August 28, 2023 – Bryon Tompkins, M.D., recently joined Baptist Health as a board-certified general surgeon specializing in cardiothoracic surgery.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Tompkins to Baptist Health,” said Dr. Joseph McGinn, chief of cardiac surgery, deputy director Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute. “We recruit the best fellowship-trained surgeons from premier programs across the country. Dr. Tompkins’ skill, training and research will benefit all his patients and make him a valuable addition to our team.”
Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Tompkins completed a three-year fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
In addition to his clinical training, Dr. Tompkins has been published in multiple medical journals including Journal of Cardiac Surgery and the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. He is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and American Association for Thoracic Surgery.
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LIJAH LOKENAUTH OF TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL NAMED TO TAMPA BAY BUSINESS JOURNAL 40 UNDER 40 CLASS
The academic health system’s vice president of accounting and finance received distinction for his exceptional leadership, financial acumen and contributions to Tampa General’s growth.
August 25, 2023 – Tampa General Hospital (TGH) announced that Lijah Lokenauth, vice president of accounting and finance, was named to the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s 2023 cohort of “40 Under 40” leaders in Tampa Bay from a robust group of more than 400 nominees. The Tampa Bay Business Journal’s recognition of Lokenauth’s achievements underscores his outstanding contributions to the financial excellence, growth, leadership and the development of Tampa General, as well as the greater Tampa Bay community. Lokenauth’s inclusion on this list follows his recent recognition by Tampa Bay Business & Wealth as a 2023 “Up & Comer.”
“Lijah’s tireless work ethic, dedication to his team and collaborative style have been a driving force behind Tampa General’s growth,” said John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General. “His ability to translate financial insights into actionable strategies has been invaluable to fostering a culture of financial responsibility and excellence throughout the organization, making it possible for our team to deliver world-class care to our community.”
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STEVE HARRIS OF TGH ELEVATED TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF PAYOR AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
August 28, 2023 – Tampa General Hospital (TGH) announced today the promotion of to senior vice president of payor and government affairs.
“With the expansion of Tampa General’s geographic footprint to deliver world-class care to more families throughout the state of Florida, our advocacy efforts are more important than ever,” said John Couris, president and CEO of TGH. “Steve plays a key role in advocating for TGH and the patients we serve by working closely with our community leaders, elected officials and regulatory agencies to advance policies that promote quality and expand access to health care.”
As senior vice president, Harris will continue to promote policies that enable TGH to deliver high quality, accessible and affordable care among policymakers on the federal and state level, including members of Congress, federal administration officials, members of the Florida Legislature and key stakeholders in Florida’s health care agencies.
In addition, Harris serves as the key liaison for health plans and government payors, including Medicare, Florida Medicaid, and Tricare, and oversees regulatory compliance efforts with federal law, state legislation and regulatory rules.
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GIVING TRAUMA PATIENTS A FIGHTING CHANCE
August 29, 2023 – Dr. James Roach is on a mission to help more trauma patients have access to a potentially lifesaving and relatively simple treatment – a whole blood transfusion – before they arrive at the hospital.
Dr. Roach, who is the system chief of emergency services at Broward Health and the District Chief of Emergency Medicine, worked with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office (BSO) to establish the whole blood program in Broward County, making it the first in the state of Florida.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) teams at the BSO have been trained and equipped to administer whole blood transfusions to trauma patients who are hemorrhaging before they are transported to the hospital.
This is a big change, as historically, EMS teams have mostly used isotonic IV fluids to treat hemorrhaging patients until they can get them to a hospital. These IV fluids have lots of negative effects, from diluting coagulation to making the patient’s body colder, explains Dr. Roach.
“We are giving these patients a fighting chance that they have never had before,” said Health Clark, Division Chief of EMS at the BSO’s Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services.
On a recent evening around midnight, a battalion chief called Dr. Roach to ask for his help with a young woman in a serious car crash. Her legs were stuck under a collapsed dashboard, and she was going into hemorrhagic shock from internal injuries and bleeding. The crash occurred five minutes away from Broward Health North, but paramedics couldn’t get her out of the vehicle and were considering whether they needed to call a physician to perform an emergency amputation to save her life. Instead, paramedics gave her a whole blood transfusion while they worked to extricate her from the vehicle, and she survived and recovered fully, Dr. Roach said.
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ALEX MAFDALI, M.D., JOINS BAPTIST HEALTH AS A PRIMARY CARE SPORTS MEDICINE PHYSICIAN
August 29, 2023 – Alex Mafdali, M.D., is a board-certified family medicine physician specializing in primary care sports medicine at Baptist Health.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Mafdali to Baptist Health,” said Marcella Gravalese, MBA-HSA, Vice President of Baptist Health Medical Group. “His extensive training in primary care sports medicine along with his passionate approach to patient care will make him a valuable addition to our patients and our team.”
Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Mafdali completed a primary care sports medicine fellowship at Baptist Health Orthopedic Care.
During his fellowship, Dr. Mafdali trained in the nonsurgical management of acute and chronic orthopedic conditions as well as ultrasound diagnostics and procedures. In addition, he worked as a sideline medical team member for the Miami Dolphins, Florida International University, St. Thomas University and Barry University. He continues to serve as a sideline physician for professional, college and high school sports teams in the Miami area.
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AI TECHNOLOGY TO HELP IMPROVE WORKFLOWS, REDUCE ADMINISTRATIVE BURDEN AND ALLOW PHYSICIANS AND NURSES TO SPEND MORE TIME WITH PATIENTS
August 29, 2023 – HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, and Google Cloud today announced a new collaboration designed to use generative AI technology to improve workflows on time-consuming tasks, such as clinical documentation, so physicians and nurses can focus more on patient care.
This expanded work with Google Cloud is part of a strategic partnership announced in 2021 that includes safeguards to protect patient privacy and the security of data. HCA Healthcare’s partnership with Google Cloud, as well as its multi-year implementation of MEDITECH Expanse which began in 2022, are key elements of HCA Healthcare’s work to advance its digital transformation.
“We’re on a mission to redesign the way care is delivered, letting clinicians focus on patient care and using technology where it can best support doctors and nurses,” said Michael J. Schlosser, MD, MBA, FAANS, SVP, Care Transformation and Innovation, HCA Healthcare. “Generative AI and other new technologies are helping us transform the ways teams interact, create better workflows, and have the right team, at the right time, empowered with the information they need for our patients.”
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AMAVITA HEART AND VASCULAR HEALTHTM RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE
Leading healthcare provider urges community members to prioritize their vascular health and get screened this September
AUGUST 28, 2023 – In recognition of September being Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Month, Amavita Heart and Vascular HealthTM, a trusted name in cardiac and vascular care, is committed to raising awareness about PAD and encouraging individuals to take proactive steps towards better vascular health. PAD is a serious condition that affects blood flow to the limbs and can lead to severe complications if left untreated. Through education and early detection, Amavita aims to empower the community to prioritize their circulatory health and seek timely screenings.
PAD occurs when there is a buildup of fatty deposits (plaque) in the arteries that supply blood to the extremities, most commonly the legs. This condition can result in reduced blood flow, leading to leg pain, cramping, weakness, and even non-healing wounds. Left unaddressed, PAD can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular complications.
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THE ONGOING DEBATE OVER SITE-NEUTRAL PAYMENTS
By Jarrod Fowler, MHA, FMA Director of Healthcare Policy and Innovation
One of the debates raging in the healthcare policy community is what, if anything, should be done about the higher costs associated with hospital outpatient care relative to the care provided at independent physician practices. On one hand, it has been argued that some of these higher costs, such as facility fees in the private market, drive up costs for patients, particularly in consolidated markets. Meanwhile, insurers only occasionally possess the market power to reign in facility fees, albeit at the expense of agreeing to increase reimbursement for other services.
Some states, such as Connecticut, Indiana, and Maine, have already begun taking action against certain types of facility fees. Again, the efficacy of this approach is debatable since hospitals in consolidated markets may attempt to offset the loss of income associated with these facility fees by increasing their professional charges and taking other measures that ultimately lead insurers to pay the same costs in totality.
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U.S. FDA APPROVES BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB’S REBLOZYL® (LUSPATERCEPT-AAMT) AS FIRST-LINE TREATMENT OF ANEMIA IN ADULTS WITH LOWER-RISK MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROMES (MDS) WHO MAY REQUIRE TRANSFUSIONS
Reblozyl is the first and only therapy to demonstrate superiority compared to an erythropoiesis stimulating agent (ESA) in MDS-related anemia based on interim results from pivotal Phase 3 COMMANDS trial, expanding approved population to ESA-naïve patients, regardless of ring sideroblast status
August 28, 2023 – PRINCETON, N.J.–Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Reblozyl® (luspatercept-aamt) for the treatment of anemia without previous erythropoiesis stimulating agent use (ESA-naïve) in adult patients with very low- to intermediate-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) who may require regular red blood cell (RBC) transfusions. This expanded indication to the first-line setting is based on interim results from the pivotal Phase 3 COMMANDS trial, in which Reblozyl demonstrated superior efficacy of concurrent RBC transfusion independence (RBC-TI) and hemoglobin (Hb) increase compared to epoetin alfa, an ESA, regardless of ring sideroblast status. These results underscore Reblozyl’sability to address chronic anemia earlier in the treatment journey in a broader range of patients.
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THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BROWARD AWARDS WOMEN IN DISTRESS $300,000 OVER 3 YEARS TO SUPPORT SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Funds will provide financial assistance and stability for 150 survivors each year
AUGUST 28, 2023 -Women in Distress is among four distinguished local non-profits to receive funding from The Community Foundation of Broward in the social and economic mobility category.
Support has been provided by the following Funds at the Community Foundation of Broward:
Kaethe and Bob Anderson Fund for Children and Homeless Families
Annette Van Howe Women’s Fund
The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund
Each year, the grant will provide financial assistance to 150 domestic violence survivors to aid them in getting on their feet and attaining financial stability. Financial abuse occurs in 99% of domestic violence cases and is one of the biggest barriers to escaping abusive relationships. This funding will reduce barriers and improve access to essential resources, like transportation, childcare, and housing. Not only will the survivors receive financial assistance, but they will also complete financial safety planning which includes education and identification of survivor-specific strategies on how to mitigate the impact of financial abuse and prevent future financial abuse from occurring. Women In Distress is incredibly grateful, and excited to make an impact in the community and help provide pathways for survivors of domestic violence to navigate financially during their most challenging times.
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HHS SELECTS THE FIRST DRUGS FOR MEDICARE DRUG PRICE NEGOTIATION
For the first time, Medicare will be able to negotiate prices directly with drug companies, lowering prices on some of the costliest prescription drugs.
August 29, 2023 – For the first time, thanks to President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act – the historic law lowering health care costs – Medicare is able to negotiate the prices of prescription drugs. Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced the first 10 drugs covered under Medicare Part D selected for negotiation. The negotiations with participating drug companies will occur in 2023 and 2024, and any negotiated prices will become effective beginning in 2026. Medicare enrollees taking the 10 drugs covered under Part D selected for negotiation paid a total of $3.4 billion in out-of-pocket costs in 2022 for these drugs.
The Biden-Harris Administration has made lowering prescription drug costs and improving access to innovative therapies a key priority. Alongside other provisions in the new law that increase the affordability of health care and prescription drugs, allowing Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices will strengthen the program’s ability to serve people with Medicare now and for generations to come. The negotiation process will consider the selected drug’s clinical benefit, the extent to which it fulfills an unmet medical need, and its impact on people who rely on Medicare, among other considerations, such as costs associated with research and development as well as production and distribution for selected drugs. As a result of negotiations, people with Medicare will have access to innovative, life-saving treatments at lower costs to Medicare.
The selected drug list for the first round of negotiation is:
Eliquis
Jardiance
Xarelto
Januvia
Farxiga
Entresto
Enbrel
Imbruvica
Stelara
Fiasp; Fiasp FlexTouch; Fiasp PenFill; NovoLog; NovoLog FlexPen; NovoLog PenFill
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CTE IDENTIFIED IN BRAIN DONATIONS FROM YOUNG AMATEUR ATHLETES
Study examined athletes who played contact sports, showed CTE symptoms, and died before age 30
August 28, 2023 – In a study of 152 deceased athletes less than 30 years old who were exposed to repeated head injury through contact sports, brain examination demonstrated that 63 (41%) had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disorder associated with exposure to head trauma. Neuropsychological symptoms were severe in both those with and without evidence of CTE. Suicide was the most common cause of death in both groups, followed by unintentional overdose.
Among the brain donors found to have CTE, 71% had played contact sports at a non-professional level (youth, high school, or college competition). Common sports included American football, ice hockey, soccer, rugby, and wrestling. The study, published in JAMA Neurology, confirms that CTE can occur even in young athletes exposed to repetitive head impacts. The research was supported in part by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), part of the National Institutes of Health.
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NIH-FUNDED STUDY SUPPORTS USE OF ECMO FOR CRITICALLY ILL PATIENTS WITH OBESITY
ECMO does not appear to complicate treatment for severe respiratory failure for adults with obesity.
August 28, 2023 – A National Institutes of Health-supported study suggests that adults with obesity may benefit from the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(link is external) (ECMO), an advanced form of breathing support, when in intensive care for respiratory failure. ECMO’s use was previously questioned for patients with obesity due to the belief that it may complicate treatment. However, the current findings, which published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine(link is external), show that patients with obesity who received ECMO for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) had lower mortality rates compared to patients with ARDS without obesity who received ECMO.
In this study, researchers retrospectively reviewed data from 790 patients from more than 20 medical centers across 10 countries who received ECMO for ARDS, a critical lung injury. Among these patients, 320 had obesity. They found 24% of patients with obesity died in the intensive care unit compared to 35% of patients without obesity. The authors couldn’t control for all variables among the larger group analysis, including disease severity. However, they conclude the findings support the concept that obesity, a risk factor for ARDS, shouldn’t factor into treatment decisions for ECMO.
“We hope that clinicians will consider the data from this study when making bedside decisions for ARDS patients with obesity instead of preemptively withholding this lifesaving therapy,” said Darya Rudym, M.D., a study author, pulmonologist, and assistant professor of medicine at NYU Langone Health, New York City.
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THE 2000S ARE BACK, AND THEY’RE BETTER THAN EVER! HANDY TO HOST Y2K THEMED FUNDRAISER ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD
The 2000s are Back, and They’re Better Than Ever! Handy to Host Y2K Themed Fundraiser on Saturday, September 23rd
WHAT: Handy to host its annual Homecoming event on Saturday, September 23rd at The Venue in Wilton Manors.
WHEN: Saturday, September 23, 2023 – 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Venue – 2345 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305
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PLANET 13 ENTERS INTO DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE VIDACANN, ACCELERATING ITS FLORIDA EXPANSION STRATEGY
August 28, 2023 – Planet 13 Holdings Inc. (CSE:PLTH)(OTCQX:PLNHF) (“Planet 13” or the “Company“), a leading vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis company, today announced that it has entered into a membership interest purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement“) dated August 28, 2023 to acquire all of the ownership interests of VidaCann, LLC (“VidaCann“) from the sellers who currently own all of the membership interests in VidaCann (collectively, the “Sellers“).
VidaCann is engaged in the business of cultivating, processing, storing, transporting, and dispensing cannabis as well as leasing and operating cannabis cultivation, processing, fulfillment and storage, and dispensing facilities in the State of Florida.
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Over 841,000 Patients in Florida are using Cannabis as their Medicine FOR LATEST OMMU REPORTS FROM OFFICE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA USE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA HERE Highlights from AUGUST 25, 2023 PDF OF REPORT
BY THE NUMBERS Qualified Patients: (Active ID Card):
Aug 25 2023- 841,580 Aug 18 2023- 840,041
Aug 11 2023- 838,470 Aug 4 2023- 837,122
July 28 2023- 835,879 July 21 2023- 834,108
Patients Added Last Week: 1,539
Qualified Ordering Physicians: 2,627
New Doctors added Last Week: 9 Reporting Period:
Aug 18 - Aug 24 2023 Amount of Medical Marijuana Dispensed - (mgs THC) 331,377,373
Amount of Low-THC Cannabis Dispensed - (mgs CBD ) 2,717,282 Amount of Marijuana in a Form for Smoking (oz) 106,137.995 Approved Dispensing Locations: 588 Added Last Week: 1
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