Healthcare
One of the defining topics of our times, healthcare is something that touches everyone, and in South Florida, issues abound. The Healthcare Committee works to help drive conversation by engaging with health-related organizations of all types to discuss timely issues that can help create a path to eventual solutions.
Mission
The Healthcare Committee helps empower Chamber members to provide the most appropriate health and wellness programs for their employees; supports community efforts to build healthcare programs that are necessary to improve the local workforce; and to improve South Florida’s position as a world-class place to live, work, and play.
Objectives
- Assist Chamber members learn more about healthcare options, increase their satisfaction and confidence in the plans they offer
- Increase Chamber member’s understanding of the importance of healthcare in attracting, retaining and developing a healthy, strong and committed workforce, helping to promote Miami’s ranking as a healthy community.
- Maintain the Healthcare Committee’s signature Chamber programs
- Convene task force to review population health issues specific to Miami-Dade area that are likely impacting business community and that by Chamber becoming involved, can make a positive impact.
Committee Membership
Participation in the Healthcare Committee is open to all Greater Miami Chamber members who have interests or concerns related to healthcare. Members include healthcare and related organizations, community health organizations, healthcare professionals, and key stakeholders within the overall topic of healthcare.
The Healthcare Committee is led by a Committee Chair and Vice Chair, who are elected by the Board of Directors for a one-year term. The Committee Chair is responsible for the effective functioning of the Education & Workforce Committee and ensuring its goals and activities are aligned with the committee’s mission and objectives. The Committee Chair is responsible for the effective functioning of the Healthcare Committee and ensuring its goals and activities are aligned with the committee’s mission and objectives.