Eight months ago, a grand jury called the health system a “colossal mess,” citing problems in how the system is overseen. Now, two plans have surfaced to remedy the issues. The first would shrink Jackson’s governing board, the Public Health Trust, from 17 members down to a seven-member Financial Recovery Board, which County commissioners could still overrule, according to the report. County Commissioners are expected to consider this proposal today.
The other plan, being explored by a 20-member task force, might convert the public health system to a non-profit entity, making it independent from the county. This proposal is expected to be released mid-month.
Read the Miami Herald report on Jackson Health System.
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