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Indian River Medical Center
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G R E AT E R F O RT L A U D E R D A LEEATE R FO RT L
CHAM B E R O F C O M M E R CE and Cleveland Clinic Move
CHAM B E R O F C
One Step Closer to Agreement

The extensive and rigorous affiliation process for Indian River Medical Center
PERSPECTIVES (IRMC) has entered its final stages, as representatives of Cleveland Clinic, IRMC,
and the Indian River County Hospital District announced they have finalized draft
ON FLORIDA’S agreements that, if approved by their respective governing boards and subject to
governmental agency filings, will result in IRMC joining the Cleveland Clinic
HEALTHCARE health system.
As part of the terms of the transaction, Cleveland Clinic is committing to invest
at least $250 million in IRMC over the next 10 years.
AND Excellence in Healthcare Awards “The arrival of Cleveland Clinic will bring our community access to healthcare
provided by one of the very best health systems in the world,” said IRMC Board
Chair Dr. Wayne Hockmeyer. “I belaieve their outstanding reputation will be a
powerful recruiting tool that will enable IRMC to attract top-quality physicians and
other healthcare professionals.”
“There are still a few important steps left in our process, but I’m appreciative of
the support we have had from the community and the effort that so many have put
into securing a bright future for IRMC,” said Hospital District Chair Marybeth
HEALING OUR COMMUNITY Cunningham. “The district trustees are eager to meet and consider the draft agree-
HEALING OUR COMMUNITY
ments next week and complete this process with the thoughtfulness and commit-
ment to transparency we’ve demonstrated throughout.”
“This has been a thorough process and we appreciate the dedication of both
TH U RSDAY, NOVE M B E R 8 , 2018 | 7:30 AM – 1 :30 PM
S I GN A T URE GR A N D , D A V I E , F L O R I D A Indian River Medical Center and the Indian River County Hospital District
throughout our ongoing discussions,” said Wael Barsoum, MD, CEO and President,
Cleveland Clinic Florida. “We are pleased to share this draft agreement which we
SPONS OR SHIP OP POR T U NI T IES AVA IL A B L E * believe will continue to advance care to this community and support those in need
of vital health services.”
$15,000 TITLE PARTNER SOLD When finalized, IRMC and its affiliates will become a part of the Cleveland Clinic
Exclusivity, one (1) opportunity only health system, with the Cleveland Clinic having ultimate governing authority at
Naming rights—example, Sunshine Health’s Perspectives on Florida’s Healthcare IRMC. IRMC will continue to lease the hospital facilities and the land on which
presented by Name. Displayed on all online and print materials; 15 registrations, two
tables at the Excellence in Healthcare Awards Breakfast™ with up to five minutes at they stand under an amended and restated lease for a term of up to 75 years from
the podium at the morning keynote session. Video segment with Eye on South the Hospital District.
Florida. Company name on all registrant lanyards. CEO spotlight in Chamber The terms of the proposed draft agreements were presented to members of the
newsletter and social media. Two tables in the Conference Marketplace. IRMC Board of Directors and Indian River County Hospital District Board of
$10,000 PRESENTING PARTNER SOLD Trustees today and the board members received copies of the proposed agreements,
Exclusivity, one (1) opportunity only which are also being made available to the public at IRMCtomorrow.com and
Naming rights “Presented By” on all materials, 15 registrations, two tables at the IRCHD.com. In addition to the investment commitment, the agreements outline
Excellence in Healthcare Awards Breakfast™, and up to five (5) minutes at the that Cleveland Clinic will maintain maternity care (labor, delivery and obstetrics),
podium; on stated for awards presentations and in pictures; video interview with in-patient well baby care/pediatrics and gynecology services, behavioral
Eye on South Florida; and a table in the Conference Marketplace.
$5,000 PLATINUM PARTNER health/mental health services, inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular services,
Up to three (3) sponsors in this category inpatient and outpatient cancer care services and gastroenterology services at IRMC
Included in all marketing material and recognized at the event; five (5) registrations; for at least 10 years.
table at the Excellence in Healthcare Awards Breakfast™; table at the Conference In addition, District support for indigent care at IRMC in general will phase out
Marketplace; opportunity for the company to present award. over three years after the transaction’s closing, after which Cleveland Clinic/ IRMC
$2,500 GOLD PARTNER will assume responsibility for indigent care in general in the community. The
Up to ten (10) sponsors in this category District does, howaever, plan to continue support for the Partners program, which
Included in all marketing material and recognized at the event; two (2) registrations; provides prenatal and post-partum indigent care.
four (4) seats at the Excellence in Healthcare Awards Breakfast™; table in the On October 3, 2018, the boards will meet separately and consider the draft agree-
Conference Marketplace. ments. If both boards approve the proposed draft agreements, the transaction will
$1,000 REFRESHMENT BREAK PARTNER close once filings and approvals required by governmental agencies are complete.
Up to two (2) in this category
Signage at the Refreshment Break area; one event registration; one seat at the For more information about the process, please visit www.irmctomorrow.com.
Excellence in Healthcare Awards Breakfast™.

*ŏSponsorship pricing applies to GFLCC Members
For further information or questions please contact CHS Supports the Walk
Kristy Favata 954.462.5380 or email Kristy@ftlchamber.com
www.ftlchamber.com/healthcare
to End Alzheimer’s as Presenting
SPONSORS
Sponsor for Miami-Dade

PRESENTED BY

Catholic Health Services proudly announced that it will join the Alzheimer’s
Association® Southeast Florida Chapter as Presenting Sponsor in the 2018
PLATINUM PARTNER GOLD PARTNERS Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Miami-Dade. The walk in Museum Park, downtown
PLATINUM PARTNER
Miami on Saturday November 3rd, draws thousands of participants from
throughout the community, all committed to finding the cure and ending the
scourge of this awful disease.
“As CHS is a leading provider of post-acute care and senior care services, we
recognize firsthand the impact this awful disease has on the individual and the
multi-layered burden it places on the family and caregivers. About 67% of per-
CHAI sons with Alzheimer’s/dementia spend their final days in a nursing home and
CHAIRMAN’SRMAN’S
CIRCLE MEMBERS over 50% of residents in assisted living facilities or nursing homes suffer from
CIRCLE MEMBERSRCLE MEM
CI
the disease. These people are in our lives every day. It is in our Mission to care
for and support them, their families, their caregivers and our staff who not only
care for these people at work, but many at home in their own families as well.”
said Joe Catania, President and CEO of Catholic Health Services. “The
Alzheimer’s Association provides valuable support services, while also support-
ing critically need research. We are fully committed to support the Alzheimer’s
Association.”

10 October 2018 southfloridahospitalnews.com South Florida Hospital News