What partnerships has Health First established to address healthcare provider shortages in the Space Coast?
Answered at 4:12 in Unity of Mission: How Community Commitment Guides Health First · Leader to Leader
What partnerships has Health First established to address healthcare provider shortages in the Space Coast?
Health First has formed strategic partnerships including a strong partnership with Avin Health and Parish Medical Center in the north of the county. Rather than drawing hard lines between competitors, Health First views these organizations as partners in collectively caring for the community. They recognize that as the largest healthcare provider in the community, they cannot meet all demand alone, so they focus on strategic growth in partnership with other organizations to ensure community access to world-class healthcare without requiring residents to leave Brevard County.
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In short
Health First has formed strategic partnerships including a strong partnership with Avin Health and Parish Medical Center in the north of the county.
Michael Carr, Chief Information Officer at Health First · Unity of Mission: How Community Commitment Guides Health First · Leader to Leader · answer at 4:12
Key takeaways
- Health First has formed strategic partnerships including a strong partnership with Avin Health and Parish Medical Center in the north of the county.
Quote to remember
“Our mission about providing for the care of this community is what keeps people grounded. When you have a strong mission, it helps.”
— Michael Carr
The full answer · about 1 min
Health First has formed strategic partnerships including a strong partnership with Avin Health and Parish Medical Center in the north of the county. Rather than drawing hard lines between competitors, Health First views these organizations as partners in collectively caring for the community. They recognize that as the largest healthcare provider in the community, they cannot meet all demand alone, so they focus on strategic growth in partnership with other organizations to ensure community access to world-class healthcare without requiring residents to leave Brevard County.
Key facts
- Health First has four hospitals
- Health First has approximately 500 providers in its medical group
- Health First's health plan serves approximately 115,000 members in Brevard and Central Florida
- Health First employs approximately 9,000 associates
- Health First was founded 30 years ago
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