JACKSON HEALTH SYSTEM AND RESIDENT PHYSICIAN UNION CONTRACT PROVIDES FOUNDATION FOR MORE COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Miami, FL –Jackson Health System administration and leaders of the resident physicians’ union, the Committee of Interns and Resident/SEIU Healthcare, have reached a labor agreement that opens the doors for innovative physician-led community outreach programs. Among the newly negotiated terms of agreement is a $125,000 Housestaff Involvement, Education and Community Outreach Fund.

“We are excited about the possibilities this fund opens up for us to improve upon the ways we care for our patients,” said Dr. Ricardo Correa, Florida Vice President for CIR/SEIU Healthcare. “As frontline providers we daily see the environmental, economic and systemic challenges that lead to poor health outcomes and are pleased the Jackson administration recognizes the role we can serve. This fund will enable residents to enact solutions at the point of care and in the broader community. Through the Housestaff Involvement, Education and Community Outreach Fund, residents will be able to take on systems-level reforms that will improve efficiency and quality of care.”

The three-year contract also achieves salary parity with residents at comparable institutions around the country and provides an educational stipend to help ensure that the doctors able to maintain standards of professional excellence.

“This new agreement reinforces Jackson’s commitment to hosting a top-quality program for the world’s best interns, residents and fellows” said Carlos A. Migoya, president and CEO of Jackson Health System. “As a teaching hospital, Jackson is committed to developing future medical leaders for our community and our country.”