Jackson, which has suffered nearly $420 million in losses over the last three years, reduced its payment to the medical school by $16 million this year. However, Mr. Lapciuc defended the reduced funding, saying it pays UM the market rate for its physicians’ time and services, according to the report.
Currently, UM physicians make up 98 percent of Jackson’s staff. However, the health system hopes to bring physicians from Florida International University’s new medical school to the system.
Mr. Lapciuc added he was “extremely offended” by the comment and suggested the school’s troubles could be a result of certain investments.
Both groups are currently negotiating a new partnership agreement that would allow physicians from FIU to practice at the hospital. The deal is expected to be finalized by June 1.
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