Two health systems will merge to form network of care

Tidewell Hospice is Sarasota-based Stratum’s most-recognized brand.

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • | 3:55 p.m. February 26, 2020
Courtesy. Stratum President and CEO Jonathan Fleece will serve as president of the as yet unnamed new organization. Rafael Sciullo, president and CEO of Empath Health, will serve as the CEO.
Courtesy. Stratum President and CEO Jonathan Fleece will serve as president of the as yet unnamed new organization. Rafael Sciullo, president and CEO of Empath Health, will serve as the CEO.
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SARASOTA — Empath Health and Stratum Health System have entered into formal discussions to merge the two organizations.

 

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