Florida Hospital Association

Ready to take your hospital’s emergency response to the next level? The 2025 FHA Emergency Management Summit in Lake Nona, April 8-9, is packed with expert insights on managing hospital disruptions and improving crisis management. Registration is still open —so secure your spot today>>?https://lnkd.in/eJXgPXdc Mary Mayhew

In the 2024 Survey Report: Hospital Investments that Build and Sustain the Health Care Workforce, we found the top three strategies used by hospitals that participated in the survey to support academic partners in meeting clinical requirements: Preceptors (79%); Expansion of clinical placement hours (61%); and Shared staff/faculty (39%) These findings are a testament to the strength of regional partnerships for our Florida hospitals. Mary Mayhew

FHA's president and CEO, Mary C. Mayhew, applauds the Florida Senate and House for prioritizing rural and vulnerable Floridians in their initial budget proposals. See the full statement.

Among the hospitals that participated in our 2024 Survey Report: Hospital Investments that Build and Sustain the Health Care Workforce, a total of 503 community scholarships were offered. Hospitals also offered 16 grants for local academic programs. Professional development resources are integral to enhancing overall support for the health care workforce. Mary Mayhew

Nearly half of all children across America rely on Medicaid for health care – but some in Congress are considering funding cuts that would jeopardize access to this critical care.?Watch, share and comment on the ad below??? https://buff.ly/3COqG3q #FacesofMedicaid Mary Mayhew

Rural Communities, HB 1427 — a bill focused on expanding health care services in rural areas statewide — was presented yesterday afternoon in the House Commerce Committee for its first hearing and received overwhelming support from key stakeholders and legislators. This legislation serves as the companion to SB 110, which was approved by the Florida Senate last Wednesday. Mary Mayhew

Findings from the 2024 Survey Report: Hospital Investments that Build and Sustain the Health Care Workforce, based on data from responding hospitals, indicate the top three recruitment and retention strategies: Critical staffing and shift incentives (82%); Strategies to improve employee satisfaction (71%) and Internal staffing pools (50%). These efforts are key to the long-term strength of our health care workforce. Mary Mayhew

Of the hospitals that participated in our 2024 Hospital Investments that Build and Sustain the Health Care Workforce survey, the top three educational and professional benefits they offered include tuition assistance (89.3%), nurse residency programs (78.6%) and a tie between Earn While You Learn Programs and Student Externships (46.4%). 30,775 employees benefited from the programs offered by these Florida hospitals in 2024. Mary Mayhew

Happy #NationalResidencyMatchDay! Today, we recognize aspiring physicians who will strengthen Florida’s health care delivery system. FHA recognizes that Florida faces a growing physician shortage with a projected need for 18,000 physicians by 2035. Graduate Medical Education (GME) plays a crucial role in addressing this shortage. FHA is dedicated to advocating for increased GME funding to support training programs statewide. Learn More >> https://lnkd.in/eCXM_cF6 #FloridaGME #FloridaPhysicianShortage #NationalMatchDay

Florida’s hospitals and health care professionals are committed to delivering safe, high-quality and compassionate care every day. At FHA, we know that by learning from one another and working together, we can make care even better. The AHA Patient Safety Initiative is driving improvements across the country, ensuring every patient receives the best possible care. Watch the video to learn more >> https://lnkd.in/eHmJXEcu Mary Mayhew