/tags/hospitals hospitals en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:40:21 GMT /health/2026-06-30/jupiter-medical-center-is-eyeing-a-major-expansion-with-the-construction-of-a-second-campus Jupiter Medical Center is eyeing a major expansion with the construction of a second campus in western Palm Beach County amid growing concerns the state's property overhaul proposal could impact healthcare services across the county. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:40:21 GMT /health/2026-06-30/jupiter-medical-center-is-eyeing-a-major-expansion-with-the-construction-of-a-second-campus Wilkine Brutus /health/2026-05-22/florida-hospitals-lock-in-8-billion-medicaid-windfall-as-federal-limits-loom Florida hospitals have secured approval for nearly $8 billion in supplemental Medicaid payments just before new federal limits are expected to reshape how states finance such programs. Fri, 22 May 2026 20:28:25 GMT /health/2026-05-22/florida-hospitals-lock-in-8-billion-medicaid-windfall-as-federal-limits-loom Rick Mayer /health/2026-02-17/florida-hospitals-contributed-198-billion-to-state-economy-in-2023-uf-study-finds The study, compiled for the Florida Hospital Association, examined 337 licensed facilities and found they directly employed 348,085 full-time workers and paid $34.5 billion in wages, salaries and benefits. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:30:00 GMT /health/2026-02-17/florida-hospitals-contributed-198-billion-to-state-economy-in-2023-uf-study-finds Rick Mayer /health/2025-05-16/leapfrog-group-sends-cease-and-desist-letter-to-five-south-florida-hospitals-that-filed-lawsuit According to Modern Healthcare, the letter demands the hospitals and a law firm stop spreading "false statements" about Leapfrog Group and its safety grades process. Fri, 16 May 2025 20:22:54 GMT /health/2025-05-16/leapfrog-group-sends-cease-and-desist-letter-to-five-south-florida-hospitals-that-filed-lawsuit Rick Mayer /health/2025-04-16/florida-nonprofit-hospitals-tax-breaks The Lown Institute made a surprising discovery during its research: There's a lack of accountability for nonprofit hospitals, which are expected to use tax breaks to give back to the community. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT /health/2025-04-16/florida-nonprofit-hospitals-tax-breaks Mahika Kukday /health/2025-02-25/survey-florida-immigrants-even-us-citizens-less-likely-to-seek-health-care-in-wake-of-new-laws SB 1718 has important implications for immigrants, for Floridians and all Americans — particularly as the country faces surges in outbreaks of communicable diseases like measles and the flu. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 20:00:00 GMT /health/2025-02-25/survey-florida-immigrants-even-us-citizens-less-likely-to-seek-health-care-in-wake-of-new-laws The Conversation /health/2025-01-16/nurses-march-palmetto-general Nurses at Palmetto General Hospital joined thousands of nurses nationwide on Thursday morning to express concerns over staffing levels, proper equipment and health insurance for employees. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:49:54 GMT /health/2025-01-16/nurses-march-palmetto-general Julia Cooper /health/2024-12-18/tampa-general-to-partner-with-public-owned-glades-hospital Board member says Palm Beach County Health Care District alliance with Tampa-based giant is ‘really something special.’ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /health/2024-12-18/tampa-general-to-partner-with-public-owned-glades-hospital Joel Engelhardt | Stet News /health/2024-12-11/tenet-hospitals-palm-beach-county-safety Jupiter Medical Center is the lone local A grade in annual rankings by The Leapfrog Group. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:20:31 GMT /health/2024-12-11/tenet-hospitals-palm-beach-county-safety Jane Musgrave | Stet News /health/2024-07-02/steward-palmetto-general-hospital-bankruptcy Union officials say workers at Palmetto General Hospital — which is managed by Steward Health Care — are struggling with broken elevators, late overtime checks, and staffing shortages. In May, Steward declared bankruptcy. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 19:50:37 GMT /health/2024-07-02/steward-palmetto-general-hospital-bankruptcy Anita Li