Nicklaus Children’s announced a new regional structure to meet the growing healthcare complexities of South Florida children.
In response to the evolving healthcare needs of families across South Florida, Nicklaus Children’s announced the new regional operating structure. The new model is designed to enhance and expand care for families across South Florida and to address increased need for complex care closer to home for thousands of children.
Nicklaus Children’s is realigning the health system into a regional structure divided into three markets: South Market, which includes the Miami campus near Coral Gables and outpatient facilities throughout the county; North Market, which includes the inpatient services at Broward Health as well as Nicklaus Children’s outpatient facilities throughout Broward County; and Developing Markets, which includes Collier County and Palm Beach County, providing care from coast to coast across South Florida.
As part of this strategic shift, Mr. Yair Katz, MHA joined the organization as president of the Broward market, while Ariana Urquia, MBA, FACHE has promoted to president of the Miami-Dade market. Reporting to Marcos Mestre, MD, MBA, SVP and chief clinical officer, both leaders will oversee regional operations and strategy, aligning services and partnerships to enhance access and quality of care for children and families in their respective regions…