Florida Hospital Association

06/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined the 2026 Quality & Patient Safety Conference!

Hospital leaders and care teams exchanged practical insights and explored innovative strategies to strengthen safety, elevate quality and drive measurable outcomes – advancing the unified mission of Florida’s hospitals and healthcare systems to better serve patients and communities statewide.

06/05/2026

Poster presentations showcase the innovative work of hospitals and healthcare teams to advance quality improvement and patient safety.

From improving postpartum outcomes and reducing readmissions through coordinated care to optimizing discharge planning and transitions of care, these initiatives reflect a shared commitment to continuous improvement across healthcare.

06/05/2026

Patient safety depends upon readiness – and cyber disruptions can happen at any time.

Kim Streit, Senior Vice President of FHA moderated a panel today at the 2026 FHA Quality & Patient Safety Conference focused on how hospitals can patients and maintain delivery during cyber disruptions. Panelists Scott Arnold of Tampa General Hospital, Phyllis Baum of UF Health and Ryan Smith of Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare - TMH discussed the critical role of teamwork, adaptability and robust coordination in responding to these incidents. Their insights also demonstrated how sound protocols can sustain operations and support uninterrupted, around-the-clock care.

The conversation reinforced the importance of preparedness, resilient systems, and a strong culture of safety to protect the patients and communities Florida hospitals serve.

06/04/2026

Mary C. Mayhew, president and CEO of the Florida Hospital Association, moderated a panel discussion today at FHA’s Quality & Patient Safety Conference focused on improving maternity care access across Florida.

Panelists Dr. Andrea Friall of Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare - TMH, Faye Johnson of Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition and Dr. Temple Robinson of Bond Community Health Center shared insights on improving outcomes and supporting nonmaternity hospitals.

Thank you to our panelists for leading this important conversation to strengthen maternal care across Florida.

06/04/2026

Florida’s hospitals are driving quality forward.

We kicked off the 2026 Quality & Patient Safety Conference this morning with keynote speaker Dr. Dora Hughes of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Dr. Hughes shared the national vision for elevating , and outcomes and aligning national priorities with frontline care delivery.

Real improvement happens when policy, data and a skilled workforce come together to support patients and the healthcare system.

Thank you for joining us, Dr. Hughes!

06/02/2026

There’s still time to register for FHA’s 2026 Quality and Patient Safety Conference!

We’re bringing together experts on patient safety and maternal health to highlight strategies for delivering the highest quality care. You won’t want to miss out! Register here to join us >> https://events.fha.org/event/QPS2026/regPage:717736cf-a718-4dd3-90fd-67a77b4a3ac8

06/01/2026

“Florida’s hospitals take their role as a 24/7, 365-days-a-year healthcare provider extremely seriously because hospitals are just as essential to community safety and well-being as the electric grid, transportation, infrastructure, and communications
systems,” said Mary C. Mayhew, president and CEO of the Florida Hospital Association.

Learn more about the preparation measures Florida’s hospitals take each hurricane season in Mayhew’s South
Florida Hospital News column >> https://bit.ly/4voLSmb

05/30/2026

The Florida Legislature approved yesterday a $49 billion investment in the future of the Sunshine State's healthcare delivery system.

"Florida's healthcare system is evolving. To continue providing outstanding care as the demand for services grows, it's vital that we invest in our state's healthcare workforce, rural and maternal health initiatives and safety-net services," said Mary C. Mayhew, president and CEO of FHA.

We sincerely thank Senate President Ben Albritton , House Speaker Daniel Perez and members of the Florida Legislature for their commitment to improving access to care across our state's communities. Learn more >>

The budget is finished, but there's more work to be done in Tallahassee.

05/29/2026

As we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month, Vicky Sabwarhal, vice president and chief executive officer for Jackson Health System 's Behavioral Health Hospital provides an important reminder that mental health needs are year-round as is hospitals’ commitment to supporting those needs and being part of the holistic solution to making sure early identification, intervention and treatment are available for anyone experiencing a mental health challenge.

05/28/2026

Health care leaders: Join FHA and the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) on July 16 in Tampa for Crisis Leadership: Enhancing Organizational Resilience and Decision Making.

🎓 Earn 6 ACHE In-Person Education Credits
🧠 Gain real-world insights from nationally recognized experts
📍 Connect with peers from across Florida

Early registration ends June 12 and you won’t want to miss this opportunity! Learn more and register here >> https://events.fha.org/event/8e9cdb30-0429-4f60-8cd9-5751da3961a5/summaamerican