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Florida Health Care Innovation Council
Shaping the Future of Health Care Through Innovation
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Leading the Charge for Health Care Innovation
Established under Section 381.4015, Florida Statutes, the Health Care Innovation Council brings together experts from health care, technology, finance, and business to drive statewide innovation. Chaired by the Lieutenant Governor, the Council works to:
- Identify, scale, and implement transformative health care solutions.
- Foster collaboration among providers, innovators, and policymakers.
- Develop strategies to improve quality, expand access, and reduce costs.
Current Focus Area
The Council prioritizes initiatives that drive measurable improvements in Florida’s health care system:
- Workforce Development: Expanding and optimizing health care workforce training programs.
- Technology Integration: Promoting advanced tools such as AI and telehealth to enhance patient care.
- Innovative Service Delivery Models: Improving efficiency, accessibility, and quality of care.
- Cost and Access Optimization: Expanding access to affordable care, particularly in rural communities.
Meet the Council Members
The Council consists of leaders across multiple disciplines, bringing together knowledge and expertise to drive health care transformation in Florida
Ex officio, nonvoting members
- Jarrid “Jay” Collins, Lieutenant Governor of Florida (chair)
- 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
- Joseph A. Ladapo, MD, PhD, State Surgeon General, Florida Department of Health
- Michelle Branham, Secretary, Florida Department of Elder Affairs
Voting Members
- Deborah German, MD, Dean College of Medicine, University of Central Florida
- John D. Couris, President and CEO, Florida Health Sciences Center, Tampa General Hospital
- Richard Caplin, Founder and Chairman, Caplin Ventures
- Roberto Diaz, MD, PhD, Radiation Oncologist, Moffitt Cancer Center
- Amit Rastogi, MD, MHCM, President and Chief Executive Officer, Jupiter Medical Center
- Rylan Douthett, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing, Florida State University
- Thomas Sabatino, former Executive Vice President, Rite Aid
- Geoffrey Fraser, Founding Partner, Clear Choice Health Care