On June 9, 2016, the South Florida Hospital and Healthcare Association’s Board of Directors voted Interim President Jaime Caldwell as President of the Association. Caldwell served as the Association’s Vice President for more than seven years and as its Interim President since December 2015. His 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry includes health care regulation through the Florida Department of Health, management of a multi-state emergency medical transportation company, and health care policy analysis with the Association. 
“The South Florida Hospital & Healthcare Association Board of Directors recognized the leadership skills of Jaime Caldwell and the work he has done this past year in transforming the mission and vision of the organization. The SFHHA Board voted unanimously to appoint Jaime as President of the organization,” said Lincoln Mendez, Chairman. “Caldwell will focus on carrying out the new strategic objectives that have been developed this past year. We are looking forward to working with Jaime in his new official capacity as he leads the SFHHA and works closely with all its members in meeting the ever-changing healthcare needs of our community.”
As President, Caldwell brings a new vision and strategic plan to the SFHHA that will focus on improving the efficient delivery of quality healthcare services to our communities by championing collaboration and communication among leaders across the healthcare continuum. This is to be accomplished by bringing together the stakeholders who impact, influence, and affect the delivery of healthcare to shape direction, solve problems, and offer sound advice.
The South Florida Hospital and Healthcare Association is a 501(c) (6) trade association dedicated to bringing local hospitals and healthcare-related businesses together with the South Florida community. As a leader in healthcare advocacy and education for South Florida, the Association works to support the initiatives of its members by providing legislative support, implementing programs, and cultivating business opportunities within the healthcare industry. For more information about the South Florida Hospital and Healthcare Association, visit www.sfhha.com
