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VITAS Healthcare President and CEO Joel Wherley Appointed to National Alliance for Care at Home Board of Directors VITAS President and CEO Joel Wherley has been appointed to serve on the Board of Directors for the National Alliance for Care at Home. November 5, 2026 – VITAS Healthcare today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Joel Wherley has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the National Alliance for Care at Home, the nation’s leading association representing providers across hospice, palliative care, home health and other care-at-home services. As a member of the Board, Wherley will help guide the Alliance’s efforts to advance high-quality care in the home and support policies that improve access, quality and outcomes for patients and families nationwide. The Alliance serves as the unified voice for providers delivering care at home and advocates for innovation and excellence across the care continuum.
“It is an honor to serve on the National Alliance for Care at Home Board of Directors at a time when more patients and families are choosing to receive care at home,” said Wherley. “Meeting those needs will require collaboration among providers, policymakers and industry leaders. I look forward to working with my fellow Board members to strengthen access to care, support caregivers and help shape the future of care at home.”
Wherley’s appointment to the Board reflects both his leadership in the healthcare industry and VITAS’ longstanding commitment to expanding access to high-quality hospice and palliative care wherever patients call home.
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| Call for Applications: 2027 Cynthia Peterson Legacy Fund Scholarship for Future Physicians
Scholarship Opportunity for Future Physicians
The Broward County Medical Association (BCMA) is pleased to announce the 2027 Cynthia Peterson Legacy Fund Scholarship for Future Physicians, established to honor Cynthia Peterson’s remarkable career and nearly three decades of dedicated service as BCMA’s Executive Vice President, from 1990 to 2024.
This scholarship recognizes the promise of future physicians and their potential to make a meaningful contribution to healthcare in South Florida.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants must be either:
Broward County residents who are enrolled in or have been accepted to an allopathic (MD) or osteopathic (DO) medical school, or
Students currently attending or accepted to an allopathic or osteopathic medical school located in Broward County, regardless of residency.
Application deadline: November 16, 2026
Applicants will need to submit a completed application, a personal statement (up to 800 words), two letters of recommendation, and the required academic transcript or documentation of medical school acceptance. The personal statement should address your career goals, your vision for improving healthcare in South Florida, how BCMA can serve young physicians, and how the scholarship would help you achieve your goals.
Scholarship awards are determined by the BCMA Foundation based on its review of applications and supporting materials. Award amounts may vary depending on available Foundation funds. We invite recipients to receive their recognition at the 2027 BCMA Installation Gala on February 6th.
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Baptist Health to expand advanced cardiovascular services at Baptist South The new unit will bring new heart surgeries and procedures closer to home for residents of southern Duval and northern St. Johns counties.
November 5, 2026 – Baptist Health is expanding advanced cardiovascular services at Baptist Medical Center South to offer highly specialized heart surgery and minimally invasive electrophysiology and structural heart procedures closer to home for patients in southern Duval and northern St. Johns counties. Central to the expansion is a new dedicated heart unit designed to support complex cardiac surgeries and procedures. The 21,000-square-foot unit is expected to welcome its first patients in fall 2027.
Construction is underway on the new unit, which is being built within unoccupied space at Baptist South. It will feature four operating rooms – two for cardiovascular, one for structural heart and one for electrophysiology procedures – plus dedicated space for an additional operating room in the future. It will also include seven patient post-op recovery rooms as well as surgical support areas and dedicated spaces for clinical staff. READ MORE |
Memorial Healthcare System Mobile Health Program Connects Thousands to Care, Reduces Hospital Admissions
November 5, 2026 – Memorial Healthcare System’s Mobile Health Program continues to expand access to care across South Broward, serving more than 2,000 patients through more than 2,800 visits in the first nine months of 2026. The program builds on a successful 2025, when it delivered more than 3,500 patient visits, contributed to a 62% reduction in hospital admissions among participating patients and generated an estimated $4.3 million in health system cost savings.
Throughout 2025, Memorial’s adult and pediatric mobile health units provided 1,623 adult visits and 1,961 pediatric visits while operating 224 adult service days and 248 pediatric service days across South Broward. Care was delivered at schools, community events, municipal programs and partner organizations, bringing healthcare directly to neighborhoods where access can be limited. In 2025, the mobile units served seven municipalities, three schools and 20 community sites, and participated in 15 community events.
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Nicklaus Children’s Health System Recognized for Digital Health Achievement as 2026 Digital Health Most Wired Survey Recipient
November 5, 2026 – The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has announced the results of its 2026 Digital Health Most Wired Survey, an internationally recognized benchmarking program that honors excellence in digitally enabled healthcare. Nicklaus Children’s Health System is proud to announce its Level 9 achievement in the acute and ambulatory categories.
Among the more than 44,000 facilities represented in this year’s survey, Nicklaus Children’s distinguished itself by ranking above peers in key focus areas including clinical quality and safety, analytics and data management, cybersecurity, population health, infrastructure, patient engagement and innovation. The survey evaluates the adoption, maturity, outcomes and value of technology across healthcare organizations at every stage of their digital journey, from early-phase digitization to advanced transformation.
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Tampa General Hospital and Lifepoint Rehabilitation Expand Partnership With Plans for New Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital in Spring Hill
The planned 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Spring Hill, expected to open in the second half of 2028, will expand access to specialized stroke, brain and spinal cord injury, and neurological rehabilitation care for patients in Hernando County and surrounding communities.
November 5, 2026 – Building on their existing relationship in the greater Tampa market, Tampa General Hospital (TGH) and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, today announced plans to expand access to specialized rehabilitation care through the development of a new 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Spring Hill.
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Deerush Kannan Sakthivel, M.D., Joins Baptist Health Urology
November 2, 2026 – Fellowship-trained urologist Deerush Kannan Sakthivel, MD, has joined Baptist Urology. He provides comprehensive general urologic care, including the management of kidney stones, benign prostatic conditions, voiding dysfunction, men’s health, and urologic cancers. His clinical expertise also encompasses functional and reconstructive urology, with advanced training in minimally invasive and robotic surgery and a focus on optimizing patient outcomes.
Before joining Baptist Health Urology, Dr. Sakthivel completed a urologic oncology fellowship at Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute. His fellowship focused on the surgical management of genitourinary cancers, including kidney, bladder, prostate, testicular and penile cancers, as well as minimally invasive and robotic-assisted urologic surgery. He previously served as an associate consultant in urology and robotic urologic oncology at Apollo Hospitals in Chennai, India.
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Matthew J. LaVelle, M.D., M.S.E., Joins Baptist Health Orthopedic Care as Orthopedic Surgeon
November 3, 2026 – Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Matthew J. LaVelle, M.D., M.S.E., has joined Baptist Health Orthopedic Care. Dr. LaVelle specializes in hip and knee reconstructive surgery, including primary and revision joint replacement and robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement. He focuses on helping patients with arthritis and other conditions affecting the hip and knee to reduce pain, improve mobility and return to the activities that are important to them. Dr. LaVelle brings specialized training in adult joint reconstruction and experience with advanced technologies used in hip and knee replacement. His background also includes certification and training with several robotic-assisted surgical platforms for partial and total knee replacement and hip replacement.
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Mathew McGillivray, M.D., Joins Baptist Health Kenneth C. Griffin Neuroscience Institute as a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician
November 3, 2026– Physical medicine and rehabilitation physician Mathew McGillivray, M.D., has joined Baptist Health Kenneth C. Griffin Neuroscience Institute. Dr. McGillivray specializes in nonsurgical care for musculoskeletal conditions and pain, with a focus on helping patients improve function and return to the activities that matter most to them. His clinical interests include neck and back pain, joint, tendon and soft tissue conditions, sports medicine, concussion care, point-of-care ultrasound and peripheral nerve stimulation.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. McGillivray to Griffin Neuroscience Institute,” said Ronald Tolchin, D.O., chief of nonsurgical spine care and rehabilitation at Baptist Health Brain & Spine Care. “His approach to rehabilitation recognizes that every patient has different goals. His training in musculoskeletal medicine, sports medicine and rehabilitation will complement our multidisciplinary approach to helping patients improve mobility, function and quality of life.” READ MORE |
Why Choose a Health Plan The Includes Memorial Healthcare System
November 5, 2026 – Open enrollment is an important time to look beyond the monthly premium when choosing a health insurance plan. Whether you’re selecting coverage for yourself and your family, or choosing benefits for your employees, it’s also important to consider where you can receive care when you need it conveniently located throughout South Florida.
For individuals and small to medium size businesses in South Florida, choosing a health insurance plan that includes Memorial Healthcare System in its network can give you access to a wide range of primary care providers, specialists, hospitals, and specialty services all within one health care system. From primary care and urgent care to cancer treatment, heart care, neuroscience, rehabilitation, and specialized care for children, Memorial offers care for many of life’s health care needs.
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SMH breaks ground on Venice rehab pavilion
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System leaders and members of the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board broke ground Friday morning on an $82.5 million Rehabilitation Pavilion at the SMH-Venice hospital campus, marking another major investment that expands access to advanced medical care in the growing south Sarasota County region. From left: Hospital Board Chair Kevin Cooper, Board Members Sarah Lodge, Sharon Wetzler DePeters and Greg Carter; Sarasota Memorial CEO David Verinder; Vice President of Sarasota Memorial Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Services Maria DeCarlo; SMH-Venice President Sharon Roush; Hospital Board Members Bridget Fiorucci and Patricia Maraia; and newly elected, incoming board member Tara Butler.
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Mayo Clinic Platform’s new Clinical Decision Support solution provides trusted medical information to enhance individualized patient care
NOVEMBER 3, 2026 — Mayo Clinic Platform announced today the launch of a new Clinical Decision Support (CDS) solution that brings Mayo Clinic knowledge and evidence-informed guidance directly into clinicians’ workflows, helping them access trusted, relevant information when and where they are making patient care decisions. The artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled solution is available to Mayo Clinic clinicians and healthcare professionals at organizations participating in Mayo Clinic Platform’s healthcare provider programs.
The CDS solution can be integrated directly within a growing number of electronic health record (EHR) environments to support individualized patient care decisions. The solution is informed by multiple clinical tools, reducing the need for clinicians to navigate multiple independent resources to find trusted clinical information.
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Patriot Support Programs of UHS and Wounded Warrior Project Join Forces to Connect Veterans with Specialized Behavioral Healthcare and Ongoing Support Collaboration creates a connected continuum of care and long-term support tailored to the needs of Veterans, Service members and their families.
November 4, 2026 — Universal Health Services’ Patriot Support Programs (PSP) and Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) have entered into a preferred provider agreement to help Veterans and Service members more easily access specialized inpatient behavioral health and traumatic brain injury (TBI) care, while helping ensure they and their families have support beyond treatment*. For a Veteran or Service member facing a behavioral health challenge or the effects of TBI, finding specialized care can be difficult. The collaboration brings together two complementary resources: PSP’s specialized inpatient behavioral health and TBI treatment and WWP’s broad range of programs and services supporting warriors and their families. READ MORE |
HCA Announces Proposed Public Offering of Senior Notes
November 2, 2026 — HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, HCA Inc., proposes to offer senior notes, subject to market and other considerations. Actual terms of the senior notes, including maturity, interest rate and principal amount, will depend on market conditions at the time of pricing. HCA Inc. intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes, which may include the redemption of all or a portion of the $1.200 billion outstanding aggregate principal amount of its 4.500% senior notes due February 2027, the repayment of outstanding borrowings under its $8.000 billion commercial paper program and the repayment of any outstanding borrowings under its senior unsecured credit facility.
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HSS Study Finds Digital Implant and Wearable Technology Improves Recovery After Total Knee Replacement
November 5, 2026 – Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health, today announced the results of a study evaluating the use of implanted digital devices combined with wearable devices, in patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty. The findings which were presented at the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) annual meeting showed how valuable digital tools can be in a patient’s recovery process.
The study, “Association of a Smart Implant-Enabled Digital Care Pathway with Complications and Healthcare Utilization Following Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty,” compared postoperative healthcare utilization and total knee replacement complications between patients who used a digital care pathway and those who did not. The implantable and wearable devices allowed physicians to monitor patients remotely while enabling patients to track their own postoperative progress. READ MORE |
Good Samaritan Medical Center is First Hospital in South Florida to Perform Innovative SELUTION Treatment for Patients with Recurrent Coronary Artery Blockages
SELUTION SLR™ Drug Eluting Balloon procedure performed at Good Samaritan Medical Center less than two months after receiving FDA approval
November 5th, 2026 – Good Samaritan Medical Center is the first hospital in South Florida to perform a procedure utilizing Selution SLR, a recently FDA-approved treatment option for patients with coronary in-stent restenosis (ISR), a condition where a previous coronary stent becomes narrowed or blocked again. The milestone procedure was completed by invasive-interventional cardiologist, Dr. Brijeshwar Maini.
In patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), ISR can occur due to recurrent plaque buildup or tissue growth inside the stent, reducing blood flow to the heart. Treating ISR can be complex, particularly in patients who have undergone multiple prior procedures, given that placing additional stents may increase the risk of complications and limit future treatment options.
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Encompass Health announces indefinite closure of Sea Pines Rehabilitation Hospital due to flood damage
Nov. 6, 2026 — On Nov. 1-2, 2026, sustained torrential rains led to the flooding, evacuation and closure of Sea Pines Rehabilitation Hospital in Melbourne, Florida (“Sea Pines”). Sea Pines is a 90-bed hospital owned by a joint venture between Encompass Health and Holmes Regional Medical Center (a subsidiary of Health First). All patients were safely evacuated from Sea Pines and were either admitted to another appropriate medical facility or were discharged home. All Sea Pines employees have been accounted for. The flooding resulted in substantial damage to Sea Pines, and the hospital remains closed indefinitely. Tahe joint venture is committed to reopening and continuing the operation of Sea Pines and is evaluating alternatives for refurbishing or replacing the hospital.
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Health Foundation of South Florida Receives 2026 Beacon Award in Life Sciences & Healthcare Miami-Dade Beacon Council recognizes the Foundation’s role in building healthier communities and a more prosperous Greater Miami
October 26, 2026 — Health Foundation of South Florida has received the 2026 Beacon Award in Life Sciences & Healthcare from the Miami-Dade Beacon Council. The award was presented tonight at the Beacon Awards celebration. Selected by an independent panel of judges, the Beacon Awards recognize companies, organizations and leaders driving Greater Miami’s economy forward. The Health Foundation was named alongside fellow Life Sciences & Healthcare finalists Galderma and United HomeCare.
“When our communities are healthy, Greater Miami thrives,” said Loreen Chant, President and CEO of Health Foundation of South Florida. “This recognition reflects what our partners and grantees prove every day: health is the foundation of a strong workforce and a prosperous region. We share this honor with them, and with our board and staff.”
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Cleveland Clinic Trial Shows Novel Lipoprotein(a) Drug Did Not Reduce Major Cardiovascular Events After Nearly 5 Years Phase 3 Lp(a)HORIZON cardiovascular outcome trial examined the safety and efficacy of pelacarsen in patients with elevated lipoprotein(a) and pre-existing cardiovascular disease
November 7, 2026 – Results from a landmark clinical trial led by Cleveland Clinic showed that the drug pelacarsen lowered lipoprotein(a), an important risk factor for heart disease, but did not reduce major adverse cardiovascular events after 4.7 years of follow up. The drug also caused mild side effects and rare allergic reactions.
Phase 3 of the Lp(a)HORIZON trial examined patients with existing heart disease who were already taking standard treatments.
The primary endpoint was the time until a patient’s first major cardiovascular event – defined as heart-related death, heart attack, stroke or urgent heart procedure needing hospitalization. The primary endpoint occurred in 12.3% of patients in the pelacarsen treatment group and 12.1% in the placebo group.
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Livmor Opens Private Preview of Carrier Command, AI-Powered Market Intelligence for Every Medicare Advantage Carrier in Every State Plans can see share, risk, rebate, Star Ratings, benefit design, and county standing against the market across 50 states and D.C. and connect their own data through an API.
PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 5, 2026 — Livmor today opened a private preview of Carrier Command, an AI-powered market intelligence platform for Medicare Advantage plans, ahead of its Dec. 1 launch. Each month, Carrier Command reads every carrier in every state across 3,190 counties and delivers a written account of where a plan stands against the market and why, with every figure tied to its source and date. READ MORE |
MAKE-A-WISH SOUTHERN FLORIDA NAMES RICKY PATEL VICE CHAIR OF ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
November 6, 2026 – The Board of Directors of Make-A-Wish® Southern Florida, a nonprofit that grants life-changing wishes for critically-ill children, has chosen Ricky Patel as its vice chair. Patel will work with Board Chair Dennis Crowley to lead the group of business professionals and community volunteers that govern the charitable organization during its next two fiscal years.
“Make-A-Wish brings hope, joy and unforgettable memories to children and families facing some of life’s most difficult moments,” said Patel, a Delray Beach resident. “I’m truly honored to serve as vice chair and look forward to expanding our reach, inspiring our community and helping more wishes come true.”
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AMA president calls on physicians to reimagine the future of medicine
American Medical Association President Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH, today urged physicians to challenge a healthcare system that too often puts obstacles between patients and the care they need, calling for bold thinking, greater collaboration and stronger physician leadership to create meaningful change.
Speaking to delegates at the Interim Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates, Dr. Underwood called attention to the growing pressures facing physicians, including burdensome prior authorization requirements, declining Medicare payment, rising practice costs and threats to patients’ health coverage. He challenged physicians to move beyond trying to repair a broken system and instead imagine one built around better patient outcomes and the needs of those who deliver care. READ MORE |
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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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Vitas Healthcare: Free CME/CE Webinars for Clinicians
If you are required to complete ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure and stay current on evolving standards of care. VITAS Healthcare is offering a free accredited webinar series, led by experienced hospice experts, focused on hospice, palliative care, advanced illness management and veterans’ end-of-life care. Webinar Details: Veterans Nearing the End of Life: Distinct Needs, Specialized Care Wednesday, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day), 1-2 p.m. ET Larry Hetu-Robert, VITAS bereavement services manager and veteran liaison, will discuss PTSD, moral injury, and how military culture affects veterans’ end-of-life care. 1 CE credit available.
Registration: https://www.vitas.com/events/2026/11/webinar-veterans-nearing-the-end-of-life The Serious Illness Continuum: Optimizing Care at Home Through Palliative and Hospice Care Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1-2 p.m. ET
Shega, VITAS chief medical officer, Maite Hernandez, VITAS vice president patient access development, Dr. Joshi, VITAS senior medical director, Dr. Loftis, VITAS regional medical director and Jennifer O’Neill, VITAS vice president palliative care will discuss the growing need and impact of coordinated palliative and hospice care for serious illness.
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Alliance for Aging will once again participate in Give Miami Day on November 19th. We encourage everyone to lend their support to the Alliance in our efforts to improve the lives of older adults in our community.
The Alliance for Aging, Inc. is the designated Area Agency on Aging for Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. Our mission is to promote and advocate for the optimal quality of life for older adults and their families.
We address the challenges of aging by helping older adults remain safe and independent in their homes, providing access to meals, health care, caregiving support, and a broad network of essential services. Through our programs and partnerships, we transform the lives of older adults by helping them age with dignity, independence, and a higher quality of life. READ MORE |
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