Press Release – Miami-Dade County Public Schools Honored for Healthcare Strategy Innovation

November 8, 2022

Washington – November 8, 2022 – The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions (National Alliance) awarded Florida Alliance Employer Member, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS), the 2022 Employer/Purchaser Excellence Award at its 2022 Annual Forum on November 8th. The Employer/Purchaser Excellence Award is presented to a jumbo- and mid-sized employer or purchaser that demonstrates leadership and innovation in advancing overall health and healthcare value through their approach to benefit programs and design, employee engagement, and support of coalition efforts. MDCPS was recognized for its leadership in value-based purchasing and exceptional management throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in handling both the health and safety and mental health needs of its administrators, teachers, staff, and their families.