Stretching the limit of benefits Oct 5, 2009
Corey Heller, VP of human resources at Baptist Health, said the company has employee health care and fitness facilities at each location. U.K.-based provides Baptist Health s new concierge program, Concierge ... Baptist Health s concierge service is free to employees, a major perk that Heller said makes it more competitive in the medical professional world. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Preventing Injuries in Firefighters Nationwide is New Research Focus for Top Sports Doc James Andrews, M.D. and Athletes' Performance Oct 3, 2009
The Andrews Institute is an affiliate of Baptist Health Care. Baptist Health Care is a community-owned, not-for-profit health care organization committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in Northwest Florida and South Alabama ... Baptist Health Care includes four hospitals, two medical parks, Baptist Manor, Baptist Home Health Care and Durable Medical Equipment, Baptist Leadership Institute, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine and Lakeview Center. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Working Mother recognizes Moffitt Sep 23, 2009
Baptist Health South Florida was the only other Florida-based firm on the 2009 list. Major Tampa Bay area employers also on the list include (NYSE: BAC), Citi (NYSE: C), , , , (NYSE: JPM), , (NYSE: MET), (NASDAQ: MSFT), New York Life, (NASDAQ: NTRS), , and (NYSE: VZ). (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Baptist agency gets high rating Sep 22, 2009
CMS recently released its most current report of clinical outcome measurement scores, and Miami-based Baptist Health Home Care has reaffirmed its commitment to providing quality care to patients at home ... Our clinical staff's vast experience allows them to better look for and prevent complications that lead to re-hospitalization, said Maria Zamora, director of Baptist Health Home Care ... CMS reports that the 85 percent of Baptist Health Home Care s patients stayed at home avoiding hospital... (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Health care reform could stretch primary care workforce thin Sep 21, 2009
Baptist Health South Florida CEO Brian Keeley said there is not enough lead time to train the amount of family physicians that would be needed to meet the demands of health reform. He recommends that the government increase the funding for primary care-focused medical schools and increase the Medicare reimbursements for primary care services so more medical students choose that field. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Hospital pricing in South Florida confuses and dismays Sep 8, 2009
Dollar was ``trying to make logic out of something that's not logical,'' says Karen Godfrey, a Baptist Health South Florida vice president ... Jo Baxter, spokeswoman for Baptist Health South Florida, says, ``There's no uniform approach to billing. (The Palm Beach Post)
Baptist Health earns $120M in Q3 Aug 18, 2009
Considering the operations at its five hospitals only, Baptist Health earned $29 ... 8 million, Baptist Health absorbed $52 ... For the nine months ended June 30, Baptist Health lost $61. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Energen names McAnnally chief lobbyist Jul 24, 2009
In 2008, McAnnally was registered with the state to lobby for American International Group Inc., Baptist Health System Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama, Children's Hospital of Alabama, Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, Energen and Regions Financial Corp.. At Energen, McAnnally will be responsible for the company s governmental affairs at the local, state and federal levels, corporate communications, economic development and the Energen Foundation. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Health Care: Hugh Greene Jul 3, 2009
Hugh Greene, CEO, Baptist Health, a community-based hospital and health care system in Northeast Florida. Are you seeing any indication of improved business yet this year. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Stimulus funds lag health woes Jun 1, 2009
Baptist Health, which is well known for hospitals in Kendall and Homestead, is pushing forward with outpatient centers and even venturing into Broward County. One reason is emergency rooms are full, and providing care there is more costly than at an outpatient center. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Jacksonville social service agencies to host job fair May 30, 2009
The following companies will be represented at the job fair: ACT Advanced Career Training, ADT Security Services, Advanced Technology Management, Baptist Health, Citi, City of Jacksonville, Concorde Career Institute, Florida Community College at Jacksonville, Goodwill Industries of North Florida, Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, Jacksonville Hospitality Institute, Jacksonville Plumbers & Pipefitters, Jacksonville Re-entry Center, Mary Kay, Northeast Florida Builders Association, Publix,... (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Baptist Health loses $25M May 21, 2009
Baptist Health earned $30 ... Baptist Health succeeded in attracting more patients, as it saw year-over-year increases in admissions, patient days, emergency room visits, urgent care center visits and especially in outpatient surgeries ... Baptist Health provided $63. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
PNC makes female executives' top 50 list Apr 1, 2009
Baptist Health South Florida. Bon Secours Richmond Health System. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
20-minute cancer treatment Mar 20, 2009
What we re about at the core is delivering the best possible clinical care, and the technology is essential to that, John Wilbanks, chief operating officer for Baptist Health System. People expect the best when they come to Baptist. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Shining a light on talent Mar 12, 2009
The Web site taps into all five of the Baptist Health System hospitals and services, and stands as a resource for present and future mothers. launches 2009 with four ADDY wins three gold and a silver for clients including. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Hospitalsfight to keep nurses from quitting Feb 16, 2009
One of those, Baptist Health South Florida in the Miami area, reports cutting its turnover rate from 22 percent to 10 percent in the 18 months since it started its program. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Health)
Amid nurse shortage, hospitals focus on retention Feb 16, 2009
Yaima Milian, right, who is in a nursing residency program, uses a stethoscope to check on patient Marta Gonzalez Friday, Feb. 6, 2009 at Baptist Health of South (Wilfredo Lee / AP) ... One of those, Baptist Health South Florida in the Miami area, reports cutting its turnover rate from 22 percent to 10 percent in the 18 months since it started its program. (Albany Times Union)
