As we enter the summer months and inching closer to herd immunity, many organizations are beginning the assiduous task of re-assembling their workforce. Though there is much uncertainty regarding the future, addressing workforce sustainability cannot be delayed. Staffing agencies are maintaining the status quo of high bill rates and conversion fees that work to their advantage but do little to be responsive to the needs of the clinicians or the organizations they work for. This is a tenuous time in the healthcare industry, so how do we retain and recruit talented clinicians in a way that works for everyone? 

Here are 2 priorities that Matchwell centers every day to help organizations share their story and expand their flexible workforce. 
 
Core values are more than wall art
At Matchwell, our company started with a blank canvas. Our founder asked himself one question: “How do we build an organization where people WANT to work and work toward a mission that is bigger than themselves?” Everyday our team members help Matchwell live into its mission by making it their mission to live into their own. What is your story? What is your mission? Define your organization’s narrative and design internal initiatives that fuel it. A mission is living and should be fed daily. It’s more than a few sentences framed on the wall. It is the life-force of the organization. 
 
Your employees are the best PR
Gone are the days where companies talk about themselves. Outbound marketing and messaging are irrelevant. If your employees love working at your organization, they will talk about it. Patients will receive better care, family members will be more engaged, and employees will be more productive because they are working for more than a paycheck; they are working for a purpose. Invest in your workforce and they will not only invest in you, but they will also recruit for you because the mission is contagious in the best way. 
 
The post-pandemic renaissance is coming. As you rebuild and re-engage your workforce, why not start with a blank canvas too? Redefine your story and your mission. Thread your ethos into every nook and cranny within the walls of your organization. Don’t go back to the status quo. Instead, initiate a profound change in the workforce of the future by making the change that is needed today.


May 27, 2021– Craig Zinn Automotive Group, owner and operator of Subaru of Pembroke Pines presented a check today in the amount of $145,903 to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation in Hollywood, Florida. This was part of Subaru’s Share the Love® campaign, where they donated $250 for every vehicle purchased or leased, and Craig Zinn matched it during the period of November 19, 2020 and January 4, 2021. Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital has been the beneficiary of Craig Zinn Automotive Group for the past three years. Out of 632 Subaru dealerships from around the U.S., Subaru of Pembroke Pines has managed to collect the most money for a single charity, giving them the grand distinction of being #1 for four consecutive years. With today’s gift, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation has received a total $459,322.

 

Caitlin Stella, Dr. Andrew Greenfield, Zach Zinn, Craig Zinn, Brittany Zinn, Aurelio Fernandez, Kevin Janser

 
“We are happy to see that despite the difficulties of this past year, our customers and employees at Subaru of Pembroke Pines were not deterred. This hospital is important to us, because they treat the children of our community, and that includes the children of our employees,” said Craig Zinn, president and CEO. The money will go towards the four-floor expansion that will add 72 new patient rooms, two cardiac hybrid operating rooms, two surgical suites, intensive care and cardiac intensive care units, an intraoperative MRI, play zones, rehab, and family support areas. 
 
Following the check presentation, the hospital invited Craig Zinn to their quick care facility known as “Short Stop” to witness the unveiling of its new name.  In recognition, the area designed to treat minor emergencies in a quick and friendly manner, was renamed Craig Zinn Automotive Group Shortstop. “We are honored to recognize Craig Zinn’s contributions to this hospital. The Zinn family has made a difference for our children and families with their philanthropy,” said Memorial Healthcare System CEO Aurelio Fernandez, FACHE. 
 
Three of the healthcare system’s Golden Retriever therapy dogs were on hand to greet the executives and even paused to take pictures in the Subaru Share the Love event wrapped vehicle.
 
 
 
About Share the Love Campaign:
The Subaru Share the Love Event is in its 13th year and is continuing its tradition of giving back to the community. Subaru gives back not because it’s good for business, but because it’s the right thing to do. Last year, Subaru of America donated more than $30.4 million to national and local charities through the 2019 Subaru Share the Love Event. As part of this effort, Subaru of Pembroke Pines has donated a total of $459,322 to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation. At the culmination of this year, Subaru of America, Inc., and its retailers, including Subaru of Pembroke Pines, hope to exceed a grand total of $200 million donated since the creation of the Subaru Share the Love Event.. Follow Subaru on Facebook at @subaruofamerica  Join the dialog on Twitter at  @subaru_usa  and use #sharethelove
 
 
About the Craig Zinn Automotive Group
As president and CEO of The Craig Zinn Automotive Group, Craig Zinn owns and operates Lexus of Pembroke Pines, Toyota of Hollywood, Subaru of Pembroke Pines, Lexus of North Miami, and Acura of Pembroke Pines offering new and used makes and models. The company’s mission is to be South Florida’s finest automobile dealership group, known for superior products, community involvement, and for helpful, courteous, and caring associates dedicated to delivering the ultimate client service experience. They are also passionate about community service as evident by their philanthropic endeavors. Over the course of 40+ years, it has made charitable contributions to the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Spread Joy Toy Drive, CBS’ Neighbors 4 Neighbors Adopt A Family 4 the Holidays Operation Elf Program, Subaru’s annual Share the Love event, and Light-Up the Harbor for Children’s Harbor, to name a few. Headquartered out of Hollywood, Florida, the corporate team can be found at Toyota of Hollywood located at 1841 North State Road 7,Hollywood, FL 33021 or https://www.czgroup.com/. They can also be found on Facebook at @zinnautogroup.
 
 
About Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and Foundation
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital is one of the nation’s leading pediatric hospitals, offering a comprehensive scope of healthcare services and programs in a caring, compassionate setting designed specifically for children. A level one trauma center, it combines advanced technology, the expertise of board-certified specialists, and a patient and family-centered approach to heal the body, mind, and spirit of those it touches. 
 
The hospital’s nonprofit foundation focuses on philanthropy to positively impact patients, families, and underwrite programs, facilities, and equipment that support the pediatric facility’s mission. 
 


May 27th, 2021 – Tenet Florida Physician Services (TFPS) is pleased to announce Erica R. Podolsky, MD, FASMBS, a highly-experienced general surgeon with expertise in bariatric and minimally-invasive surgery recently performed her 500th robotic surgery with the da Vinci robot at Delray Medical Center. Dr. Podolsky is the medical director of the Surgical Weight Loss Program at Delray Medical Center where she specializes in robotic laparoscopic abdominal surgery including bariatric (weight-loss surgery), hernia and hiatal hernia surgery. She also serves as the Chair of Quality and Patient Safety on Delray Medical Center’s Medical Executive Committee. 
  
The Surgical Weight Loss Program specializes in multi-disciplinary care, and Delray Medical Center’s experienced team offers some of the most effective procedures available for surgical weight loss in South Florida including: 
•Roux-en-Y gastric bypass 
•Sleeve gastrectomy
•Revision bariatric surgery  
•Lap-band removal/conversion surgery
•Lap band adjustment 
Delray Medical Center is a Nationally Accredited Center of Excellence in Bariatrics, accredited as a Comprehensive Center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®), a joint program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). At the Delray Medical Center Tower, weight-loss surgery patients experience hospital concierge service with private and bariatric fitted rooms with a hotel like comfortability. 
 
Dr. Podolsky is certified by the American Board of Surgery and holds the distinction of Fellow, American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (FASMBS). Dr. Podolsky leads a multi-disciplinary care team, which includes certified bariatric nurse and diabetes educator Diane Schofield, RN, CBN, CDE, and bariatric dietitian Samantha Barone, RD. Barone is one of only a few dietitians in the State of Florida with the distinction of Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM). Dr. Podolsky and her staff succeed in connecting successfully with patients by building a judgement-free, uplifting and supportive environment while maintaining safe, comfortable care. 
 
Dr. Podolsky’s TFPS office is conveniently located near Delray Medical Center at: 4600 Linton Blvd., Suite 340, Delray Beach, FL 33445. Visit: DrEricaPodolsky.com or call Dr. Podolsky’s office at 561-939-0455 for more info. For more information about Delray Medical Center’s bariatric and robotic services, go to www.delraymedicalctr.com or call 844-474-8378. 
 
 
 
About Tenet Florida Physician Services
Tenet Florida Physician Services (TFPS), a division of Tenet Healthcare Corporation, is a multi-specialty physician group that has provided care to the communities of Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties since 2007. TFPS physicians, including primary care, specialists and sub-specialists, have cared for over 719,000 patients across various medical and surgical specialties. Our award-winning physicians provide a level of expertise that has resulted in regional firsts and outstanding patient outcomes.  TFPS physicians and staff are committed to delivering high quality care.  Our mission is to improve the life of every person who enters our doors.  Today, we are proud to be one of the largest and most respected physician networks in the area.
 


Palm Beach County HUB to offer help and hope to those affected by alcohol, drugs and behavioral health disorders
 
May 26 2021 – Hanley Foundation leadership joined other substance use disorder leaders for a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the Palm Beach County HUB. The new venue will serve as a local resource by and for the community to support people recovering from substance use and behavioral health disorders.
 
Local political VIPs attended the event, including Commissioners Mack Bernard, Melissa McKinlay and Robert Weinroth, and State Attorney Dave Aronberg, all of whom spoke at the event. John Hulick, Senior Program Manager for Palm Beach County’s Community Services Department for Substance Use Disorders, opened the program with his remarks. Cindy Singer, Staci Katz and Robin Tupper, HUB board members and mothers of loss, were joined by Hanley Foundation CEO Jan Cairnes to cut the ribbon to officially open the HUB.
 
Located at 2120 W. Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, the HUB provides a safe space where people with substance use and behavioral health disorders are met with compassion and encouragement along their path to recovery. The HUB connects people to services, peer support, recovery coaching, seminars, webinars, and workshops, while carrying out their mission to “empower, connect and advocate for individuals and their families, in all stages of recovery.” 
 
“Anyone who needs help – from job searching to insurance questions – can walk in anytime and get assistance and know they have someone in their corner,” said Cairnes. “The HUB also gives those who use it a better chance of recovery, as support like the HUB is key. 
 
In addition to serving as a sponsor to the HUB’s capital campaign, Hanley Foundation is planning its Recovery Leadership Institute (RLI) series to take place over the summer at the HUB. RLI is a seven-week series of trainings to educate community members and behavioral health workers, hoping to advance efforts in creating equitable outcomes for all individuals impacted by substance use disorder using the Recovery Oriented System of Care (ROSC) model.
 
Hanley Foundation combats substance use disorders within our communities by raising awareness and providing prevention education programming in schools and communities throughout Florida. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to working alongside community partners to promote healthy lifestyles and positively influence attitudes, norms and values by empowering individuals and families. Through its Lifesaver Scholarship Program, the Foundation also helps supply treatment scholarships to individuals with demonstrated needs in Palm Beach County. 
 
To learn more about Hanley Foundation or for more information about the HUB or the RLI series, please visit Hanleyfoundation.org or call 561-268-2355.
 


May 25, 2021 – Innovatus Health, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lee Health, achieved $3.1 million in shared savings for first quarter 2020 performance as a participant in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Bundled Payments for Care Improvement – Advanced program (BPCI-A).
 
The bundled payments program was created by CMS’ Innovation department to develop new payment and service models to improve how health care is delivered and to lower the cost of care. 
 
Innovatus Health, which is a network of local physicians and providers, delivered care at a cost 19% below the target during the 90-day period of the first quarter of 2020. This was Innovatus’ first time participating in the bundle program and it achieved 95% of the maximum savings possible. 
 
The BPCI-A program “bundles” payments to health care providers for services required to treat conditions, such as congestive heart failure, sepsis or stroke. The care providers then take on the financial risk of the total cost of caring for their patients with these conditions, with the intent of providing quality care at a lower cost. This structure incentivizes physicians to coordinate care, develop innovative care models, improve quality and reduce overall cost to the Medicare program. 
 
Innovatus achieved its cost savings by utilizing robust data analytics, high-risk care management and improved care coordination between primary care physicians, specialty physicians, hospitals, home health agencies and local nursing homes.
 
“Participation in the bundled payment program provided us with the opportunity to seek innovations in treating Medicare patients. With innovation comes risk, and our physicians and community partners did not shy away from finding improved ways to care for patients in Southwest Florida,” said Kris Fay, chief officer of population health & physician services. “Our Lee Physician Group participants and partner providers were instrumental in achieving these savings while improving the quality of care for our region’s Medicare patients. We look forward to continuing to lead the way in provider-led innovation for Southwest Florida.”
 
Innovatus’ results in the bundled payment program shows that you can improve the quality of care while lowering the cost. In this case, Innovatus demonstrated:
•improved patient access to care and reduced the average wait time for a physician appointment after a hospital discharge;
•reduced the number of Emergency Department visits; and
•reduced the number of patients who were readmitted after a hospitalization. 
 
A key element of the program’s success is empowering the patient in their own health care by giving them tools to support wellness. Innovatus’ nurses and social workers help patients manage both medical and social needs. This includes arranging for transportation to appointments, providing health education and even sometimes attending physician appointments with the patient. 
 
“Innovative models such as CMS’s bundled payments program is moving the needle in sustainable and effective ways to truly improve outcomes and lower costs significantly,” said Venkat Prasad, M.D., chief medical officer of population health and physician services. “Lee Health is committed to our journey of improving the health of our population and you can expect more successes like this as we move forward.”
 
 
About Lee Health
Since the opening of the first hospital in 1916, Lee Health has been a health care leader in Southwest Florida, constantly evolving to meet the needs of the community. A non-profit, integrated health care services organization, Lee Health is committed to the well-being of every individual served, focused on healthy living and maintaining good health. Staffed by caring people, inspiring health, services are conveniently located throughout the community in four acute care hospitals, two specialty hospitals, outpatient centers, walk-in medical centers, primary care and specialty physician practices and other services across the continuum of care. Learn more at www.LeeHealth.org.