H LEE MOFFITT CANCER CENTER AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE HOSPITAL INC

Geographic areas served: Tampa, Florida, Southwestern United States, Nationwide

Programs: H. Lee moffitt cancer center & research institute hospital, inc. (the "hospital") is located on the campus of the university of south florida in tampa, fl. Since opening in 1986, the hospital has been guided by one mission, "to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. " moffitt is a leading national cancer institute (nci) comprehensive cancer center - one of only 41 in the nation to hold this distinction. Moffitt is the top-ranked cancer hospital in florida and has been listed in u. S. News & world report as one of the "best hospitals" for cancer since 1999. With more than 4,500 employees between the hospital and related organizations, moffitt has an economic impact on florida of nearly $1. 6 billion. Research is critical to moffitt's mission. Much of our clinical trials and studies are done through collaboration between moffitt researchers and physicians who focus on comprehensive cancer treatment. The clinical trials and studies explore new medical discoveries or new ways to use existing treatments to improve patient care. Every participant helps take us one step closer to that next big breakthrough in cancer treatment. Reimbursement is also critical to the hospital's operations; however, moffitt recognizes its responsibility to provide services and education to those needing specialized research capabilities. Patients who meet moffitt's medical and surgical protocols and do not have the ability to pay will be treated, if such protocols are not availiable in their community. It is this commitment that guides the hospital to:(1) provide care for patients covered by governmental programs below cost(2) provide free charity care for those who cannot pay(3) provide oncology specialization to the state of florida through involvement in investigational protocols, education of future physicians and continuing professional education for physicians and other allied health care professionals(4) take a leadership role in cancer prevention and screening activities the hospital is a critical resource for the state of florida, which ranks second in the nation in both cancer incidence and mortality. Moffitt is licensed for 206 beds and includes the moffitt medical clinic, a freestanding outpatient treatment center located in south tampa, and a freestanding cancer screening and prevention center providing a wide array of outreach and educational activities for the general public and select underserved populations. In fiscal year 2014, the hospital recorded 339,565 outpatient visits and 9,153 inpatient admissions. To help further its mission, moffitt collaborates with respected academic hospital systems, regional care centers and physicians groups known as the moffitt oncology network. The network members are helping moffitt develop a premier cancer care delivery system, focused solely on providing patients the best personalized cancer care.