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The Evolution of Academic Medical Centers: Building the University-Centric AMC Model of the Future in 2035
This dissertation presents a forward-looking analysis of the evolution of Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) through 2035 and beyond. It explores the structural, operational, educational, and societal transformations required for AMCs to remain competitive, sustainable, and mission-driven in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. Central to this analysis is the concept of the University-Centric Academic Medical Center (UAMC); a reimagined model in which the university, rather than the hospital, serves as the organizational and strategic hub for clinical care, education, research, and serving the rural and underserved populations. The work combines historical analysis, transitional strategic planning, and a future-state conceptual model to provide a comprehensive framework for institutional adaptation.
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One Standard to Rule Them All: DOL Proposes Nationwide Joint Employer Status
One Standard to Rule Them All: DOL Proposes Nationwide Joint Employer Status On April 23, 2026, the U.S. DOL Wage and Hour Division published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to establish a single, nationwide standard for determining joint employer status under three major federal wage and hour laws: the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA). This proposed rule is the DOL’s first regulatory guidance on joint employer status since the Biden administration rescinded the prior rule in July 2021.
Read More →Federal Reclassification of Medical Marijuana Signals Shift for State-Licensed Operators
A new federal order reclassifying FDA-approved and state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III and signals a major policy shift with its full impact hinging on forthcoming rulemaking and agency guidance.
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Panza Maurer Supports NSU’s Atlantic Reef Research Coordination Institute Designation by NOAA
Panza Maurer’s long-standing federal advocacy efforts helped position Nova Southeastern University to be designated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as the home of the Atlantic Reef Research Coordination Institute, advancing critical reef research on a national scale.
Read More →DOL & NSF Partner on AI Workforce Initiative
DOL & NSF Partner on AI Workforce Initiative: What Employers, Training Providers and Workforce Stakeholders Need to Know
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Panza Maurer Participates in Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber's D.C. Summit
Panza Maurer was proud to participate in this year’s Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber delegation trip to Washington, D.C., joining fellow business, government, and community leaders to advocate for Broward County’s most pressing priorities.
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