Harnessing the Future of Healthcare in Our Community

A major benefit of attending the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce Annual Community Conference is attending educational sessions where you can interact with professionals from different industry sectors.

This particular session is a great opportunity to hear from experts in our community on the growth of our healthcare ecosystem -- what I believe will be the biggest factor in advancing our community forward.

(Scroll below to see the benefits of a strong healthcare ecosystem)

Session Title:

Harnessing the Future: Opportunities Within the Healthcare Sector and the Emergence of FSU Health

Panelists:

• Allison Aubuchon, APR , Co-Founder & CEO, WellConnector
• George Kitchens , CEO, Artia Solutions
• Stacey Patterson , Vice President of Research, Florida State University

A strong healthcare ecosystem can significantly benefit a community in various ways:

⚕️ Improved Public Health: Access to high-quality healthcare services leads to better health outcomes, reducing the prevalence of diseases and improving overall community well-being.

😷 Support for Vulnerable Populations: Strong healthcare ecosystems provide services for the most vulnerable, including the elderly, low-income individuals, and those with chronic conditions, ensuring comprehensive community support.

💊 Social Stability: Good healthcare reduces inequalities, as everyone has access to necessary medical services, contributing to social stability and cohesion.

🏃Preventive Care: Focus on preventive care reduces the incidence of chronic diseases, leading to long-term savings in healthcare costs and a healthier population.

🙂 Enhanced Quality of Life: Access to good healthcare improves quality of life, making the community a better place to live, work, and raise a family.

💶 Economic Growth: Healthcare facilities create jobs and attract related businesses, contributing to the local economy. This includes jobs in healthcare, research, pharmaceuticals, and medical technology.

🏫 Attraction of Talent: High-quality healthcare services make a community more attractive to professionals and businesses, as they prefer locations with robust healthcare infrastructure.

👷 Increased Productivity: Healthy individuals are more productive, reducing absenteeism and increasing the overall economic output of the community.

🏫 Education and Research: Strong healthcare systems often partner with educational institutions, fostering medical research, innovation, and providing training opportunities for future healthcare professionals.

🚑 Emergency Preparedness: A robust healthcare system is better equipped to handle emergencies, such as natural disasters or pandemics, ensuring community resilience.

A strong healthcare ecosystem contributes to a community’s economic advancement in several key ways:

👷 Job Creation: Healthcare facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and research institutions, create numerous jobs for medical professionals, administrative staff, and support personnel. These jobs range from highly skilled positions like doctors and nurses to support roles such as technicians and administrative staff.

💼 Business Attraction and Retention: Companies are more likely to set up operations in areas with robust healthcare systems, as access to quality healthcare is a significant factor for employees. This helps attract new businesses and retain existing ones, promoting economic stability and growth.

💳 Increased Spending: Healthcare facilities and their employees contribute to the local economy through their spending on goods, services, and housing. This spending supports local businesses and stimulates economic activity.

🚉 Infrastructure Development: Investment in healthcare facilities leads to infrastructure development, including improved transportation networks, utilities, and other essential services. This, in turn, makes the area more attractive for further investments and economic activities.

🧲️ Research and Innovation: A strong healthcare ecosystem often includes research institutions that drive medical innovation. These institutions attract funding, grants, and partnerships with pharmaceutical and biotech companies, fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.

🏅 Higher Productivity: Healthy populations are more productive, as they experience fewer sick days and can work more efficiently. This increased productivity benefits local businesses and the overall economy.

📚 Education and Workforce Development: Healthcare systems often partner with educational institutions to provide training and education for future healthcare professionals. This ensures a steady supply of skilled workers and creates opportunities for higher education and career advancement within the community.

🏡 Increased Property Values: Areas with strong healthcare services often see increased property values, as people prefer to live in locations with accessible and high-quality healthcare. This can lead to higher property tax revenues for local governments.

🛫 Tourism and Medical Tourism: High-quality healthcare services can attract patients from outside the area, contributing to the local economy through medical tourism. Visitors who come for medical treatment also spend on accommodation, food, and other services, boosting the local hospitality and service industries.

🆘 Reduced Economic Burden: Effective healthcare systems focus on preventive care, which reduces the incidence of chronic diseases and costly medical emergencies. This lowers the overall economic burden of healthcare on individuals, businesses, and governments, freeing up resources for other economic activities.

Office of Economic Vitality, Tallahassee

Ruvos

WellConnector

Launch Tally

Leon County Schools

Children's Services Council of Leon County

CareerSource Capital Region

CareerSource Capital Region

Corrie Melton

Dana Noles

Mark Wilson

Kyle Baltuch

Ricardo Schneider

Jeff Whalen

Skip Foster

Handley Mikec

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare

Tallahassee State College

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Ebe Randeree

Brian Ramos

Zach Finn

jeff couch

Frans de Wet