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Tampa General Continues TGH Cancer Institute Edward M. Scheckowitz, MD

to Enhance Its Services on Robert S. Scoma, MD David Weinstein, MD
Marcus Eby, MD
Florida’s East Coast Jason M. Hechtman, MD *Physicians only. Network list is current, as of December
Mark J. Meyer, MD 6, 2024.
Since 2020, Tampa
General Hospital (TGH) has TGH Cancer Institute | Cancer Center of South Florida For more information about Tampa General providers in
been creating a framework of Abraham B. Schwarzberg, MD the Palm Beaches, visit TGH.org/ThePalmBeaches.
state-of-the-art services for Kelly Foster, MD
patients in the Palm Beach Varun Gupta, MD Understanding the Antilapse
County and Treasure Coast Vijay Narendran, MD
areas. More than 70 providers Marshall Posner, MD Statute in Florida
in 12 medical specialties Talya Schwarzberg, MD
practice in 17 area locations, Sujal Shah, MD By Anné Desormier-
and two TGH imaging centers Raymond E. Tsao, MD Cartwright, JD, Esq.
offer patients convenient In estate planning and
access to a comprehensive TGH Concierge Health probate law, unforeseen
list of diagnostic imaging Laurie P. Rothman, MD situations can arise when
exams. As the system continues to grow, it’s natural that area a named beneficiary in
residents have questions about what this expansion means to TGH Digestive Health Center a will passes away before
them. The information below addresses the most commonly Jeffrey Garelick, MD the testator (the person who
asked questions. Glenn H. Englander, MD created the will). This can
Sonja Olsen, MD lead to confusion regarding
What is Tampa General? Robert S. Raymond, MD the distribution of assets.
Tampa General is Florida’s leading academic health system David Schwimmer, MD To address this, Florida has
and has been for more than 50 years. Sheldon Taub, MD enacted what is known as the antilapse statute, a legal provision
As the teaching hospital and partner of the USF Health that preserves the inheritance rights of a deceased beneficiary’s
Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa General pioneers TGH General Surgeons of the Palm Beaches descendants.
breakthrough treatments, conducts game-changing clinical Itzhak Shasha, MD
research, and trains the next generation of health care What Is an Antilapse Statute?
professionals. TGH Heart & Vascular Institute The antilapse statute is designed to prevent gifts in a will
Consistently recognized for world-class care, Tampa Amy Mostafavi, MD from lapsing or failing when a beneficiary predeceases the
General is ranked as the No. 2 hospital in Florida by U.S. testator. In such cases, the statute allows the gift to pass to the
News & World Report for 2024-2025, and is nationally ranked TGH Imaging deceased beneficiary’s descendants, rather than reverting to the
among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in eight specialties. Walter H. Forman, MD residuary estate or being redistributed to other beneficiaries.
Additionally, Tampa General was ranked as “high performing” Donald W. Goodwin, MD The intent behind the statute is to honor the presumed
in 15 procedures and conditions and among the top 10 percent Robert L. Stickle Jr., MD wishes of the testator, who likely intended for the beneficiary’s
of hospitals in the nation in three additional specialties. Hunter Wasserman, MD family to receive the gift in their place.

Why does Tampa General have facilities on the east coast TGH Pulmonary Care & Sleep Institute Florida’s Antilapse Statute: Key Provisions
of Florida? Jay S. Maizes, MD Florida’s antilapse statute is codified under Section 732.603
Tampa General is partnering with leading physicians on the Alan Bakst, MD of the Florida Statutes. Here are the critical elements:
east coast to help the community connect with academic health Luis J. Peña-Hernández, MD 1. Application to Certain Relatives: The antilapse statute
care to improve access to groundbreaking clinical research and Carlos Sanchez, MD applies only if the predeceased beneficiary is:
top-quality care for patients with complex conditions. Denzil Seedial, MD • A grandparent of the testator, or
David Weissberger, MD • A descendant of a grandparent of the testator (e.g.,
When a practice joins Tampa General, what does this Adam Wellikoff, MD siblings, children, grandchildren, nieces, or nephews).
partnership mean for patients? If the beneficiary falls within this category and passes away
Patients don’t need to take any action. Their current level of TGH Urology Group of Florida before the testator, the beneficiary’s descendants will inherit the
care will continue, and even be enhanced. Patients continue to Lawrence M. Yore, MD gift per stirpes (in shares determined by their generational line).
see the same doctor at the same location. Accepted insurances, R. Neill Borland, MD 2. Exclusions Based on Will Language: The antilapse
copayments, and medical records will remain the same. Murray G. Goldberg, MD statute does not apply if the will explicitly provides an
Emanuel E. Gottenger, MD
Patients will have access to several benefits when a practice David S. Meinbach, MD Lifestyles on page 21
partners with Tampa General, including:
• A convenient path to the highest level of academic-
based care
• Access to a wider variety of clinical research trials by
Tampa General and its partners at the USF Health Morsani
College of Medicine
• The opportunity to receive enhanced personal treatment
plans
• Access to minimally invasive and complex surgeries that
utilize state-of-the-art technologies
• Options for advanced immunotherapy treatment
FINDING OUR FOODWAYS
What happens if a patient needs to go to Tampa for complex WITH CHEF ZACH ENGEL
care or surgery?
If a patient needs complex care in Tampa, a nurse navigator Culinary Stories of the Jewish Diaspora's
with specialized expertise will coordinate their care, transferring Past, Present and Future
medical records and other needed paperwork and information.
Patients will also be connected with a Tampa General health Wednesday, February 5 | 5:30pm
ambassador who can help arrange travel and accommodations, Temple Israel of West Palm Beach
and handle any other logistical needs, so their trip is as smooth 1901 N Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach RSVP HERE
as possible. As part of the Tampa General network, each
affiliated Palm Beach County medical provider and their
practice will support a patient’s treatment, offering presurgical
and postsurgical care after complex surgery in Tampa.
A NIGHT OF COMEDY
East coast physicians join Tampa General as a reflection AND CONVERSATION
of their commitment to advance research, innovation, and
technology to transform health care for their patients. With Tony and Emmy Award-Winning
Comedian Alex Edelman
Tampa General Hospital East Coast Provider
Network* Sunday, April 6 | 7:00pm

TGH Advanced Kidney Care Eissey Campus Theatre RSVP HERE
David S. Amrose, MD 11051 Campus Dr, Palm Beach Gardens
Imtiaz M. Ather, DO
Kerim Oncu, DO
Alberto Ortiz, MD