I am sure that you already noticed from the thump that the April issue made when it landed on your desk that it is an impressive issue — not only in size but scope as well.
The issue is so large, in fact, that it needed to be “perfect bound” by our printer, as staples alone would not hold it all together.
Covering major topics across the state, our April edition touches on a range of issues concerning Florida’s health care landscape, the state’s financial marketplace and innovative real estate development. There’s also a special editorial feature focused on Florida law. And you won’t want to miss the Florida Education Guide, our annual custom content section that allows readers the opportunity to compare and contrast the offerings at many of Florida’s postsecondary educational institutions.
Our health care coverage in the issue looks at three important topics. First, we dug into Florida’s doctor shortage — examining how a new state law could affect certain practice areas and how rural Florida is coping with a longstanding shortfall of providers. Learn more in Michael Fechter’s story “Labor Pains,” beginning on page 44.
Second, our editors looked at the growing interest in hospital-at-home programs across the state. Providers are reporting positive outcomes and cost savings and provided a preview of what’s next thanks to drones and other technology — but they also face logistical challenges and federal funding uncertainty. More details can be found in our hospital-at-home feature on page 58.
Third, our team looked at the growing investment and implementation of AI in health care. Health care leaders say they are treading carefully with the technology to unlock efficiencies, while being mindful of its limitations and making sure that humans stay in control of decision-making. They share those and other insights starting on page 66.
Elsewhere in the issue, South Florida Editor Mike Vogel offers a fascinating look at the journey of Miami developer David Martin, “a 47-year-old mover of much concrete with $14 billion in projects in the pipeline” and a secret door behind a bookcase in his office.
Our edit team also takes a deep dive into the many niche areas of divorce law. A profile of Boca Raton attorney Joel Feldman, who caters to high-net-worth clients, leads off the section. Learn how he and other specialty divorce lawyers found their niches in this set of colorful profiles beginning on page 84.
This month’s Economic Backbone section focused on Florida’s financial marketplace showcases plenty of banking news. Features examine everything from the utilization of AI within the sector to how a trust company managed through the devastation of a hurricane. All that coverage begins on page 14.
As you see, there is no shortage of news and need-to-know information in this month’s issue. In producing each issue, our goal is to make sure we are keeping you informed and educated and that we’re providing resources that will continue to help you and your business achieve success.
As always, we appreciate your support and commitment to FLORIDA TREND.
— David G. Denor, Publisher
ddenor@floridatrend.com
David Denor
David is the publisher of Florida Trend, the highly regarded statewide magazine and website read and visited by business executives, government officials and civic leaders. David spent nearly 15 years overseeing the business and sales operations for Crain’s Chicago Business. David is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, majoring in criminal justice.
