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North Broward Hospital District Board Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
of Commissioners Cuts Millage Rate and Golisano Children’s Hospital New

Saving Taxpayers Almost $7 Million Affiliation Helps to Advance

The North Broward Hospital District Board of Commissioners cut taxes by reducing Pediatric Care in Southwest Florida
the millage rate, setting a new rate of 1.0324, which was also the proposed rollback
rate. Last year’s millage rate was 1.0855. This rate reduction, compared to last year’s Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and Golisano Children’s Hospital of
set millage rate, results in tax savings of almost $7 million for county taxpayers. Southwest Florida have entered into an agreement to expand care for kids
It is the eighth consecutive year that the North Broward Hospital District, d/b/a across Florida’s west coast. The new agreement officially takes effect immedi-
Broward Health, has reduced the millage rate, including a sustained $20 million ately, and will give providers at both locations access to medical privileges to
reduction last year from the prior millage rate. The tax cut was achieved through admit and treat patients. Golisano Children’s Hospital will also be able to take
Broward Health’s continued focus on operational improvements and reduction of part in pediatric research studies and protocols through Johns Hopkins All
expenses, as well as increasing revenues. Children’s Hospital.
“This has been an incredible year for Broward Health,” said Gino Santorio, This innovative relationship provides a process for collaboration between the
President/CEO. “We exceeded aggressive budgetary goals, which enabled us to roll two hospitals, with a focus on increasing access to specialized pediatric care.
back the millage rate and save taxpayers. This reduction was possible even as we Through this agreement, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and Golisano
made significant investments in robotics, technology and capital improvement proj- Children’s Hospital will work together to deliver the highest quality care, lever-
ects.” age resources and create better value for families.
“I’m exceptionally proud of Broward Health’s commitment to fiscal responsibility,” “Joining forces between Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and Golisano
said Ray Berry, Chairman of the Board of the North Broward Hospital District. “These Children’s Hospital will allow each institution to do more of what they were
ongoing reductions of tax assistance illustrate the efforts made across Broward Health intended to do — provide the highest quality care to the children in our
to provide the highest quality care at the lowest cost. This would not have been pos- regions,” said Armando Llechu, chief administrative officer of Golisano
sible without the tremendous support of leadership, physicians and our passionate Children’s Services at Lee Health. “In addition to enhancing consultative serv-
caregivers.” ices between the two hospitals, this agreement opens up many possibilities for
The millage rate is a set percentage of property values used to generate tax funds to future collaboration, programs and activities that will enhance the excellent
cover all uncompensated care costs for Broward Health, which includes four hospitals care we are already providing to our patients. Simply put, we are better togeth-
and Broward Health Community Health Services. Broward Health is the primary care er.”
provider for the indigent, uninsured and underinsured living in the northern two-
thirds of Broward County.

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