Health Care

What's the future of healthcare in Miami? See these 3 takeaways

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

These articles discuss Miami's healthcare landscape, focusing on expansion, partnerships and potential policy changes.

UHealth is expanding into Doral. Nicklaus Children's is partnering with FIU. And your Obamacare plan could surge next year in Florida.

See our medical coverage below.

An external view of the new UHealth Doral Medical Center during its grand opening event on Thursday, November 21, 2024. By Alexia Fodere

NO. 1: A GROWING MEDICAL HUB IS CHANGING HEALTHCARE IN MIAMI. WHAT’S DRIVING THE NEW PUSH? 

“Every major system is expanding. The whole area is hot now.” | Published March 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante

Dr. Juan Cendan, dean of FIU’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, left, Jeanette Nuñez, interim president of FIU, center, and Matt Love, president and CEO of Nicklaus Children’s Health System, pose with a document announcing the launch of a new clinical, research and academic collaboration between FIU and Nicklaus Children’s Health System on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Florida International University campus in Miami, Fla. By Alie Skowronski

NO. 2: WHAT’S THE FUTURE OF KIDS’ HEALTHCARE IN MIAMI? FIU AND NICKLAUS HAVE A PLAN

The move cements a longstanding relationship. Here’s how it may affect you. | Published May 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante

An estimated 4 million Americans will lose health insurance over the next decade if Congress doesn’t extend enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act marketplace coverage, which expire at the end of the year. Florida and Texas would see the biggest losses, in part because they have not expanded Medicaid eligibility.

NO. 3: THE PRICE YOU PAY FOR AN OBAMACARE PLAN COULD SURGE NEXT YEAR IN FLORIDA

Florida and Texas would see the biggest impact, in part because they have not expanded Medicaid eligibility. | Published June 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Daniel Chang

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.