Author: Dorron Blumberg

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH URGES RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO PREPARE FOR HURRICANE SEASON

May 29, 2019 – Atlantic hurricane season officially starts on June 1, and the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) encourages all residents and visitors to prepare for severe weather emergencies now. Determine any risks to your home, property or business, and update your emergency plans and supplies before Florida is threatened by a storm. It’s important to stay prepared before and after a storm.

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VA Sunshine Healthcare Network Announces New Healthcare System Director – Ms. Kalautie JangDhari, M.S.P.H Brings Leadership, Proven Experience to Miami VAHCS

The Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Kalautie JangDhari, M.S.P.H. as the new Director of the Miami VA Healthcare System.  Ms. JangDhari will oversee delivery of health care to more than 145,000 Veterans living in South Florida and an operating budget of 590 million. 

 

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State of the FL Med Mal Market – Hard Market Now Unfolding

Just as the heat of summer begins and ushers in hurricane season here in Florida, unfortunately other dark clouds are forming in the market for doctors’ medical malpractice insurance.  For the last twelve years malpractice premiums have steadily decreased until the last few years of flat prices.  As the frequency and severity of claims against doctors has begun to rise in the last few years few insurers raised their prices because of competitive fears.
 

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MIAMI CARDIAC & VASCULAR INSTITUTE IMPLEMENTS REVOLUTIONARY PHILIPS MRI TECHNOLOGY

May 28, 2019-  Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, the largest and most comprehensive cardiovascular center in the South Florida region, announced today the implementation of Philips’ Ingenia Ambition 1.5T MR, the world’s first magnetic resonance system to enable helium-free operations. The technology offers cutting-edge imaging techniques that deliver high-quality images faster while providing an improved, more comfortable experience for patients. With the implementation of this new technology, Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute becomes the first to offer the Ingenia Ambition in the United States. 
 

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BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL AND BAPTIST HEALTH SOUTH FLORIDA SIGN DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT TO FINALIZE AFFILIATION – Lincoln S. Mendez Named CEO of Boca Raton Regional Hospital

May 24, 2019 – Boca Raton Regional Hospital and Baptist Health South Florida today announced that they have signed a Definitive Agreement regarding a strategic partnership between the two organizations. This agreement solidifies their plans for affiliation, which is expected to be completed by early summer.
 

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