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UHealth leaves UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare Advantage Preferred Care Network in Miami on January 1
Most contract fights between an insurer and a hospital system end with an announcement that everything is fine. This one ended with an announcement that most of it is fine. UnitedHealthcare and the University of Miami Health System renewed their relationship for commercial, individual and Medicaid coverage — and separately confirmed that one Medicare Advantage […]
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Wellington Regional Medical Center Awarded Sepsis Certification from The Joint Commission
August 20, 2026 – Wellington Regional Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Sepsis Certification, demonstrating its commitment to providing safe, high-quality care for patients diagnosed with sepsis. Wellington Regional Medical Center underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review in 2026. During the...
The Palm Beach Post
Wellington Regional Medical Center ranked top for knee care
Wellington Regional Medical Center has been recognized as a High Performing hospital for knee replacement in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Hospitals edition. It is the highest distinction a hospital can earn in U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. Fewer than half of the thousands of hospitals evaluated received a High Performing designation. The ratings are designed to help patients and healthcare providers make informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures. What does the recognition mean? The High Performing rating indicates that Wellington Regional Medical Center outperformed a national threshold in knee replacement care. “When patients face a major surgery or a chronic medical condition, having access to clear, quality data is vital,” said Ben Harder, U.S. News’ managing editor and chief of health analysis. “A ‘High Performing’ rating means that Wellington Regional Medical Center outperformed a national threshold, giving families a reliable starting point as they consult with their doctors to choose the best place for care.” Pam Tahan, CEO of Wellington Regional Medical Center, expressed pride in the recognition. "We are incredibly proud to be recognized among the top hospitals for knee replacement care. This achievement reflects
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Miami seniors face SNAP cuts as benefits may lapse next month
Miami, FL, October 23, 2025 – Lavern Spicer, Executive Director of Curley’s House Hope Relief Food Bank, poses in front of boxes of food at a small storage space behind the food bank’s offices at 6025 NW Sixth Ct. Jose Iglesias. jiglesias@elnuevoherald.com. Ahead of Thursday’s lunch rush...
WSVN-TV
Jackson Memorial Hospital opens new maternity center for pregnant women
MIAMI (WSVN) - Jackson Memorial Hospital celebrated a new addition for expecting mothers. The South Florida hospital opened the Karlie Kloss Center for Maternal Health on Tuesday afternoon. The newly renovated space is designed to provide pregnant patients specialized care as they prepare to give birth. The center is named...
Palm Beach Daily News
GOP becoming too rich for our blood, Post reader says | Letters
These following Letters to the Editor were submitted to The Palm Beach Post Opinion Page . The Palm Beach Post wants to hear your opinion − conservative, liberal and all points between. Letters must include the writer's name, address and daytime phone number. Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length, and become property of The Palm Beach Post. We ask that you limit your letters to 200 words. To send a letter, email to letters@pbpost.com , or fax it to (561) 820-4728. You can also send it via snail mail to: The Palm Beach Post, 2751 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33405. Whether the topic's growth and development, traffic, the environment, or government spending, we want to hear from you. GOP too rich for our blood When we can’t afford something we don’t buy it. Affordability and the economy is our top issue for the upcoming elections, and Republicans are far too expensive. Under them jobs are hard to find, wages are sluggish and the cloud of inflation still hangs over our heads as rent, insurance, gas and grocery prices soar, making life hard for so many. Republicans take tax dollars from the large, less-financially-secure community
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The Single Greatest Predictor Of Water Project Success Isn't Technology — It's The Delivery Model
Why America’s $625 billion water infrastructure gap demands a new way of building, financing, and operating municipal water plants, and what Fort Lauderdale’s Prospect Lake project shows us about getting it right. Half of the water treatment plants in the United States are operating beyond their original design...
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Steven Vassil, D.O., Joins Baptist Health Primary Care as a Family Medicine Physician
August 12, 2026 – Board-certified family medicine physician Steven Vassil, D.O., has joined Baptist Health Primary Care. He provides comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages, with professional interests in preventive medicine, lifestyle optimization, chronic disease management and building long-term relationships through evidence-based outpatient care. Prior to joining...
beckersspine.com
Where spine, orthopedic ASCs are expanding
Spine and orthopedic groups are continuing to expand their outpatient footprints as more procedures migrate from hospitals to ASCs. Recent openings and planned projects stretch from Florida to Wisconsin, while some of the country’s largest orthopedic groups are building additional ASC capacity. Here are some of the latest moves:
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Wellington Regional Medical Center Earns ‘High Performing’ Rating from U.S. News for Knee Replacement
Distinction recognizes the hospital’s specialized clinical expertise and commitment to exceptional care in Knee Replacements. August 12, 2026 – Wellington Regional Medical Center has been named among U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Hospitals edition as a High Performing hospital for Knee Replacement. This is the...
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Nicklaus Children’s Hospital announces leadership moves
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In effort to continue prioritizing the expansion of access to world-class pediatric care throughout the region, Nicklaus Children’s Health System has announced two executive leadership appointments designed to strengthen clinical and operational alignment across its expanding pediatric healthcare network. The appointments come as...
northpalmbeachlife.com
Beachway Therapy Center Welcomes Specialist
(Press Release) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Beachway Therapy Center, a nationally recognized rehabilitation center with locations in West Palm Beach and New Jersey, has announced that Kimberly Litton, LCSW, CAP, CSAT, has joined its Florida-based clinical team. Litton brings specialized expertise in addiction, compulsive behaviors, sexual addiction and related trauma, further expanding the center’s comprehensive treatment services.
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Is Concierge Medicine Worth It? Dr. Ari M. Cohen's Honest Guide for Aventura and Sunny Isles
Dr. Ari M. Cohen, DO — Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician, MDVIP-Affiliated Concierge Doctor, 21110 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura, Florida. When patients in Aventura and Sunny Isles ask me whether concierge medicine is worth it, I give them the same answer I give every prospective patient who sits across from me: it depends entirely on what you need from your physician — and whether what you need is something the traditional primary care system is actually capable of delivering. For the patients my practice serves, the answer is clearly yes. For some patients, it is not. This guide is my attempt to be honest about both.