Health Care

By Mark Gordon
April 14, 2022

$351M Hospice aims to use size increase access points

A gusher of challenges lies at the foot of the hospice industry. One bold organization attacks the obstacles with a bigger-is-better mindset.

Health Care

By Brian Hartz
March 31, 2022

Competitive fires flare up over alleged poaching of doctors, patients

A pair of Tampa Bay area health care firms fought a years-long legal battle over noncompete agreements. The result, beyond a $3.3 million payout, can teach employers valuable lessons.

By Business Observer Staff
March 9, 2022

Tom Brady’s health and wellness company opens second location in state

TB12 will operate on the campus of an orthopedic hospital in West Palm Beach.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Brian Hartz
January 27, 2022

Atomic age: Next-gen cancer treatment centers coming soon

Proton therapy, a next-gen cancer treatment option, is coming soon to several Gulf Coast communities.

Health Care

By Louis Llovio
December 30, 2021

Life on the road

As the year ends, rocker and CEO Johnny Crowder's company thriving. He pines, however, to get back on the road with his band.

Health Care

By Brian Hartz
December 30, 2021

Anatomy of success: Biotech firm lays groundwork for big 2022

Despite an up-and-down year, Naples, Florida-based Catalyst Orthoscience appears poised for an explosive 2022. One big aid? It has a product surgeons and patients alike love.

Health Care

By Elizabeth Djinis
December 30, 2021

Medical practice navigates growth and pandemic challenges

Docs Outside the Box is knee-deep in a classic entrepreneurial conundrum: balancing growth without sacrificing service or care.

Health Care

By Louis Llovio
November 23, 2021

Health care giant invests nearly $8M in affordable housing project

CVS Health to work with Tampa affordable housing developer and nonprofit on 61-unit development

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Beth Luberecki
September 16, 2021

Medical practice, surpassing $10 million, doubles revenue in four years,

Florida Skin Center grows through mastering the basics — such as seizing opportunities and putting patients first. The founder also made a big decision four years ago.

Health Care

By Beth Luberecki
August 19, 2021

Social worker-turned-entrepreneur relishes counterintuitive strategy

By going filling a gap in a crucial need, Elizabeth Dosoretz — starting well before the pandemic — is building a fast-growing mental health practice.

Health Care

By Amanda Postma
August 12, 2021

Product designer focused on doing noble work in health care industry

Rob Brady discovered how important product design was for the health care industry 15 years ago. Now, Brady is changing the industry — one crisis at a time.