Mr. Strum heads up one of the nation’s 10 largest public healthcare systems, overseeing five hospitals, more than 50 ambulatory centers and an 11,000-member workforce with a $1.6 billion operational budget. Under his leadership, Broward Health has achieved significant financial growth, with a 22.3% increase in net operating revenue and $14 million in cost savings since 2022, while also improving credit ratings from Fitch to an “A+”, Moody’s to “Baa1” and S&P to an “A-“ with an improved outlook to positive. He has expanded cardiac services, launched new residency programs, and forged key partnerships with institutions such as Florida Atlantic University and the University of Florida, positioning Broward Health as the county’s first academic medical center. Mr. Strum also spearheaded health equity initiatives, including mobile health units, telehealth expansions and opioid crisis mitigation programs. His community impact extends beyond healthcare, with leadership roles on America’s Essential Hospitals’ policy committee, the Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida, and multiple nonprofit and economic development boards. In recognition of his achievements, Mr. Strum was inducted into the Fort Lauderdale Walk of Fame in 2023 and named one of South Florida Business Journal’s “Power Leaders in Healthcare” in 2022 and 2023.
