This Community Benefit Report summarizes how Shands HealthCare is improving health and quality of life for people throughout North Central and Northeast Florida.
Our not-for-profit organization is severely impacted by current economic and healthcare-industry challenges. As we struggle to streamline and maximize our use of resources, increasing numbers of Floridians need our support more than ever.
Affiliated with the University of Florida, the Shands system includes two of Florida’s academic medical centers; four community and two specialty hospitals; and dozens of outpatient and outreach programs. In Fiscal Year 2008, we provided approximately $115.6 million in unreimbursed charity care (at cost). We provided an additional $9.1 million in unsponsored community benefit (at cost) through diverse health-education and outreach efforts.
As a not-for-profit organization, we reinvest all earnings back into our programs, equipment and facilities to ensure we continue to support those who need us now and in the future.
In Fiscal Year 2008, Shands HealthCare’s patient-care programs resulted in an estimated economic impact of $1.86 billion and the organization spent approximately $708 million in salaries and benefits.
Our Shands employees and affiliated UF and community physicians provide outstanding care and compassionate service to our patients and customers. We’re proud to make a difference in people’s lives and to contribute to the strength of our communities.
Sincerely, Timothy Goldfarb, CEO
Shands HealthCare
