TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dr. Roberto Diaz, Rylan Douthett, Geoffrey Fraser, Dr. Amit Rastogi, and Thomas Sabatino to the Health Care Innovation Council.
Dr. Roberto Diaz is a Radiation Oncologist and Breast Section Chief in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Moffitt Cancer Center. An Associate Professor at the University of South Florida, he currently serves as a member of several professional organizations including the American Society for Radiation Oncology and the American Association for Cancer Research. Dr. Diaz earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Manhattanville College and his master’s degree, doctorate degree, and Doctor of Medicine degree from New York University.
Rylan Douthett is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Florida State University. He currently serves as a member of the National League for Nursing and has received the DAISY Award for Outstanding Educator in Nursing from Florida State University. Douthett earned his bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Central Florida and his doctorate in nursing practice from the University of Florida.
Geoffrey Fraser is a Founding Partner of Clear Choice Health Care, Medical Equipment and Supplies of America, and Home Health Care of Florida, LLC. Active in his community, he is a member of the Florida Health Care Association and has previously served on various boards including the Space Coast Red Cross Board and the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce. Fraser earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in health care administration from the University of North Florida.
Dr. Amit Rastogi is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Jupiter Medical Center. Previously an executive at Yale New Haven Health and Inova Health with 15 years of clinical practice experience, Dr. Rastogi has been recognized as one of Florida’s 500 Most Influential Business Leaders by Florida Trend in 2024 among other accolades. He earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from Farleigh Dickinson University, his master’s degree in health care management from Harvard University, and his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
Thomas Sabatino is the former Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer for Rite Aid. His previous roles include serving as Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Tenneco, Aetna, Hertz, Walgreens, and United Airlines. He is a member of the Humane Society's Board of Directors and Chair Emeritus of the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution Board of Directors. Sabatino earned his bachelor’s degree in government from Wesleyan University and his juris doctor from the University of Pennsylvania.