Florida Health Care Innovation Council
Shaping the Future of Health Care Through Innovation
Leading the Charge for Health Care Innovation
Established under Section 381.4015, Florida Statutes, the Health Care Innovation Council brings together leading experts from health care, technology, finance, and business to drive statewide innovation. Created by the Lieutenant Governor, the Council works to:
- Identify and promote scalable health care innovations
- Foster collaboration among providers, innovators, and policymakers
- Develop strategies that improve quality, expand access, and reduce costs
- Facilitate public meetings across Florida to explore breakthrough solutions
Current Focus Area
The Council prioritizes initiatives that drive measurable improvements in Florida's health care system
1. Health Care Workforce
Workforce Pathways: Cultivating interest in health care careers and expanding the workforce pipeline
Workforce Efficiency: Using technology and training to reduce burdens on health care professionals
2. Patient Care Innovations
Advanced Technologies: Integrating telehealth, remote monitoring, and early detection tools to improve patient outcomes
Setting-Appropriate Care: Shifting care delivery to the most appropriate settings, reducing unnecessary emergency room visits
3. Cost Reduction Strategies
Improving Efficiency: Focusing on innovations that reduce administrative burdens and improve service delivery efficiency
Lowering Costs for Consumers: Solutions that provide cost savings while maintaining or improving care quality
4. Technology Integration
Interoperability of Health Systems: Addressing challenges with the integration of electronic health records and other technologies
Cybersecurity: Ensuring the safety and security of health data as innovations are implemented
Meet the Council Members
The Council consists of leaders across multiple disciplines, bringing together knowledge and expertise in health care delivery, technology, finance, and business transformation in Florida.
Council Leadership
Jay Collins
Lieutenant Governor of Florida (Chair)
Voting Members
Dr. Deborah German
Dean, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida
John D. Couris
President and CEO, Tampa General Hospital
Richard Caplin
Founder and Chairman, Caplin Ventures
Dr. Roberto Diaz
Moffitt Cancer Center
Dr. Amit Rastogi
President and Chief Executive Officer, Jupiter Medical Center
Dr. Rylan Douthett
Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing, Florida State University
Thomas Sabatino
Former Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Rite Aid
Geoffrey Fraser
Founding Partner, Clear Choice Health Care
Ex Officio, Nonvoting Members
Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo
State Surgeon General, Florida Department of Health
Shevaun Harris
Secretary, Agency for Health Care Administration
Taylor Hatch
Secretary, Florida Department of Children and Families
Robert Asztalos
Director, Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Michelle Branham
Secretary, Florida Department of Elder Affairs
