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.
A joint committee comprising members from the Cancer Control and Research Advisory Council (created by section 215.5602, Florida Statutes) and members from the Biomedical Research Advisory Council (created by section 1004.435, 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. 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
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
- Mayo Clinic Florida
- University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
- University of Florida Health Shands Institute
- Memorial Cancer Institute and Florida Atlantic University
- Cleveland Clinic Florida Maroone Cancer Center
Current Application Cycle
The 2026 application cycle is anticipated to begin in February. If you have questions, contact Research@FLHealth.gov.