Author: Dorron Blumberg

VIRTUAL WINE TASTING RAISES $350,000 FOR JOE DIMAGGIO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

Posted by | Nov 30, 2020 | |

November 30, 2020 – COVID-19 has affected the way nonprofits fundraise in 2020, but that doesn’t mean the philanthropic spirit isn’t alive and well in South Florida.  
 
More than 500 supporters of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation recently gathered online for a celebrity virtual wine tasting event that raised $350,000 to underwrite the cost of programs, equipment, and facilities at the Hollywood-based hospital. Hosted by the Diamond Angels and sponsored by UKG – Ultimate Kronos Group, the event featured a Hawaiian-themed luau, selection of wines and cheeseboards, sommelier, celebrities, and lots of laughs.
 

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Safeguarding from Cyberattacks

Posted by | Nov 30, 2020 | |

Healthcare organizations remain a popular target for cyberattacks in part because protected health information (PHI) is more valuable than most other types of data. A study from Experian found that medical records sold for up to $1,000 each on the dark web, whereas credit card numbers sold for just $100.

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State Report Gives Doctors Good Idea of Which Insurers Settle or Fight Malpractice Claims

Posted by | Nov 30, 2020 | |

For more than 20 years, Florida’s Office of Insurance Regulation has put out an annual report on the condition of the medical malpractice insurance market that provides an inside look at insurers regarding strength, claims responses and more. The October 2020 report, which focuses on the top 20 medical malpractice companies in the state

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Lee Health Foundation celebrates 25 years of gratitude

Posted by | Nov 30, 2020 | |

Lee Health’s fundraising team and volunteers honored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals
 
November 30, 2020 – Lee Health Foundation is celebrating 25 years of philanthropic support for lifesaving health and wellness care in Southwest Florida. Since 1995, the Foundation and its supporters have made it possible for Lee Health to serve its growing community with comprehensive medical resources close to home.
 

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