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

WebLee Health’s top leaders recommend taking the next step toward converting from a public hospital system to a private nonprofit system to compete better in a …

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Lee Health still examining what's at stake if it becomes nonprofit

WebLee Health leaders met Thursday in a workshop to continue assessing the consultants’ report on potentially converting from a public system to a private nonprofit …

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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 end …

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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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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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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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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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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 Health going private nonprofit; citizen petition raises questions

WebA Lee County physician has started a citizen petition seeking an audit of Lee Health’s assets as the public hospital system takes steps toward becoming a private …

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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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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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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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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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Mental Health Awareness: A call to action for acceptance

WebNational Mental Health Awareness Month presents an invaluable opportunity to destigmatize mental health issues and foster a culture of empathy and understanding. …

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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 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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Right to clean water 2026: Breaking a downward spiral

WebFlorida is part of this movement with a proposed “Right to Clean and Healthy Waters” constitutional amendment for the 2026 ballot. “Clean and healthy waters,” it …

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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 collected …

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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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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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You can run but you can’t hide from family genes

WebAs astute newspaper readers know, not to mention friends and relatives of celebrated health guru and highly conditioned athlete Jim Fixx, author of “The Complete …

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Mental illness possible off ramp for Trump to avoid criminal charges

WebA recent book, entitled “The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump” was written by 27 mental health professionals, and it established clearly that Trump is considered …

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'Golisano is light years ahead' parent says of autism staff training

WebThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates one in 36 children are on the autism spectrum, based on 2020 data. Two years earlier the CDC …

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Vietnam Traveling Wall at Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers

WebOne month ahead of Memorial Day, those honoring slain Vietnam War and other U.S. veterans are heading to Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers. Through Sunday, …

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Many workers shut out by early start to Cape Council meetings

WebThe Council represents regular working people who should have a chance to attend regular City Council meetings in-person if they so choose. With a 9 a.m. start, the …

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