Created by the Florida Legislature in 2013, the Cancer Center of Excellence designation recognizes hospitals, treatment centers, and other providers in the state that demonstrate excellence in patient-centered coordinated care for persons undergoing cancer treatment and therapy in Florida.
The designation commends providers that exceed service standards and excel in providing quality, comprehensive, and patient-coordinated care.
The program’s goals are to encourage excellence in cancer care, attract and retain the best cancer care providers to the state, and help Florida providers be recognized nationally as a preferred destination for quality cancer care.
Per section 381.925(2), Florida Statutes, a joint committee comprising members from the Cancer Control and Research Advisory Council (section 1004.435, Florida Statutes) and members from the Biomedical Research Advisory Council (section 215.5602, Florida Statutes) develops rigorous standards, a rating system, and a rating standard for assessing applicants seeking a Cancer Center of Excellence designation. An annual status report is submitted to the Legislature by December 15 annually. The performance standards are reviewed at least every three years and were last updated in November 2024 by the joint committee.
Cancer Center of Excellence Designees
- Cleveland Clinic Florida Maroone Cancer Center
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
- Mayo Clinic Florida
- Memorial Cancer Institute and Florida Atlantic University
- Mount Sinai Medical Center
- Orlando Health Cancer Institute
- Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute/University of South Florida Health Morsani College of Medicine
- University of Florida Health Shands Institute
- University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION AND PROCESS
Applicants should review the application documentation below and the steps in the application process prior to applying for Cancer Center of Excellence designation or re-designation. If you have any questions, please contact Research@FLHealth.gov.
- Cancer Center of Excellence Manual: Performance Measures, Rating System, and Rating Standard
- Cancer Center of Excellence: Re-Designation Manual
- New Applicant Checklists
Application Process
Step 1: Review Materials
Review the documentation in the current application cycle.
Step 2: Complete Application
Create an account or log into the Cancer Centers of Excellence application portal, complete all required fields, and upload required documentation.
Step 3: Submit Application
Carefully review to ensure that all required information is provided and submit your application through the portal.
Step 4: Receive Your Confirmation
You will receive a confirmation email from the Florida Department of Health confirming the submission of your application.
Ready to Apply?
Once you have reviewed the information and gathered the required documentation, apply for the Cancer Center of Excellence designation or re-designation.