GrayRobinson Highlights
Throughout the appropriations process, we were proud to represent stakeholders that rely in part on state funding. Now that the budgeting process is over, we would like to highlight some of our client successes.
On behalf of Sarasota Memorial Health Care, GrayRobinson was successful in supporting $8,249,500 in funding for the Graduate Medical Education (GME) program. Medicaid Region 8 (Collier, Lee, and Sarasota Counties) is the only region in the state experiencing a severe primary care physician deficit with supply critically below its citizen’s needs. This funding will allow all hospitals in Medicaid Region 8 with GME in primary care specialties to participate in the program.
Additionally, state funding was achieved for a Central Florida Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly, which will provide jobs and an all-inclusive array of health services for high-risk and frail elderly adults. Cornerstone PACE, LLC, a not-for-profit organization, will receive $4,754,901 in state funds to provide comprehensive services.
GrayRobinson also advocated for the $150,000 appropriated to the Miami Bridge Youth and Family Services’ Host Homes for Homeless Youth Pilot Program. The program will provide continued support to South Florida’s most vulnerable youth as they age out of the state system.
On behalf of the Miami Downtown Development Authority, GrayRobinson was successful in supporting $300,000 in funding for phase 1 of the Downtown Miami Pedestrian Bridge project. The pedestrian bridge will provide safer passage for pedestrians and residents along Biscayne Bay and provide protection against storm surges in the Downtown Miami area.
Additionally, GrayRobinson advocated for $11.2 million in a combination of recurring and non-recurring funds appropriated for the BRIDG program, which is the top priority for the Orlando Economic Partnership.
Of course, all of the budget items have to survive the veto period, which will begin as soon as the legislature officially transmits the General Appropriations Act to the Governor, and will end 15 days later.