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Lee Health would remain safety net for all patients if it goes …

WebPublicly-operated hospital systems have been converting to nonprofit systems for many years. From 2000 to 2021, the number of public hospitals decreased …

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Lee Health's possibility of going private hasn't captured public's

WebThat step must be done no later than Oct. 24, 2024. From there the state must be notified of the transfer of Lee Health’s assets to a new nonprofit entity. The …

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HCA Florida in Lee County means patients have more choices for …

WebThe locations are in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Harlem Heights, Lehigh Aces, Estero and Naples. HCA bought MD Now, which has 59 locations in the state, at the …

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Session "very good" for Lee Health, includes money for doctor …

WebLee Health will receive $3.4 million in additional funding for its graduate medical education program with physician residents. Having a residency program helps …

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Lee Health going from public hospital to nonprofit will help profit

WebFor 2023, Lee Health had $113 million in charity care and $89 million in unpaid Medicaid care and it provided $71 million in community outreach.

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Lee Health holds town halls on conversion but analysis coming later

WebThe Chicago-based firm Kaufman Hall, which has experience in hospital conversions, was hired. It is conducting a detailed analysis that is due no later than Feb. …

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Flu, COVID, RSV questions answered by Lee Health, NCH

WebLee Health. Answers provided by Dr. Stephanie Stovall, Chief Clinical Officer of Quality and Safety Hospital Based Care: Q. Big picture-wise, how are things looking …

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AI in healthcare ushers in new era of risk assessments

WebAccording to data from Statista, artificial intelligence in healthcare was valued at around $11 billion worldwide in 2021 and will be worth $188 billion by 2030. In …

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Healthgrades issues new hospital marks. How did NCH and Lee …

WebLee Health is one of the largest public health care system in Florida and doesn’t receive direct tax support. Its total operating revenue at the end of fiscal 2023, …

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Lee Heath Foundation puts up $575,000 to get state match for …

WebAll of this is music to the ears of Lee Health leaders. The system’s foundation has committed more than $575,000 to nursing scholarships in partnership …

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Lee Health looking at converting to a private nonprofit entity

WebLee Health is the dominant hospital system in Lee although for-profit HCA Florida Healthcare plans to build a 100-bed hospital at 3851 Colonial Blvd. in Fort …

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Economic well-being hinges on health of our waters

WebSimply put, our region's economic and ecological well-being hinges on the health of our waters. Yet, while there’s almost universal agreement that our water fuels …

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Lee Health Cancer Institute changing care for our community

WebThe Lee Health Regional Cancer Center building at The Sanctuary location in Fort Myers features outpatient treatment such as screenings, imaging, genetic risk …

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Undocumented immigrants ran up $566 million in hospital …

Web0:00. 1:36. Southwest Florida hospitals provided nearly $52 million in medical care in the second half of 2023 to undocumented immigrants, according to data …

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SWFL author premiers documentary on mental illness in Black …

Web0:21. Author and filmmaker Antwon Lindsey’s personal journey through life inspired him to create a documentary about mental health in the Black community. …

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Water quality health advisories, test results for Fort Myers, Lee …

WebAnd swimming with enteric bacteria — think fecal pollution — is just plain gross. We've gathered the latest test results and health advisories from the Florida …

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Algae update: Bloom conditions linger as Lake O releases continue

WebA blue-green algae outbreak in the Caloosahatchee River appears to be spreading as the state issued more contact advisories Friday. The Florida Department of …

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New physicians, nurses may find reasons to avoid Florida

WebThe State of Florida has to overcome many obstacles if it is to recruit the best and brightest physicians. One of these is the perception, and indeed the reality, of …

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Fort Myers, Cape area restaurant and food truck inspections April …

WebThese restaurants met all standards during their April 8-14 inspections and no violations were found. 3 D BBQ LLC, food truck. A&J Grill, food truck**. Aji Limon Taste …

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When did our private health care decisions start to belong to the

WebRather than continuously focusing on restrictive measures, policymakers must prioritize comprehensive reproductive health care, including education, …

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Florida health care budget to include behavioral health priorities

WebI firmly believe this is the biggest challenge of our post-COVID world. Now more than ever, funding health care for Floridians includes the prevention, diagnosis, …

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Earth Day 2024: When is it, why do we celebrate it

WebEarth Day has a theme every year that highlights an environmental concern. The theme for Earth Day 2024 is “Planet vs. Plastics,” which highlights the holiday's …

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Political decisions may discourage physician recruitment

WebRecently the Collier County Medical Society (CCMS) started an ad hoc committee on Diversity, Health Equality, and Inclusion. The purpose is to improve health …

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Letters to the editor for Wednesday, April 17, 2024

WebHeat law unconscionable. On April 11, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law the extremist HB 433 that will endanger the health and lives of thousands of outdoor …

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DeSantis signs bill blocking heat protections for outdoor workers

Web1:03. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill last week preventing local governments from requiring heat protection for outdoor workers. NPR points out that roughly two …

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Grande Dames 2024 Fran Myers, Deanna Hansen, Constance …

WebThe 2024 Grande Dames and a bit about each, from the tea program: Constance White-Davis, "a beacon of educational leadership, rising from her roots as …

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