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Health Care

  • By Elizabeth Djinis
  • May 13, 2021
No turning back for fast-growing medical device firm

As it looks to gain market share in several key national markets, Tampa-based medical device firm PainTEQ focuses on a narrow niche, and need: curing lower back pain.

  • Health Care
  • By Beth Luberecki
  • May 13, 2021
Medical firm targets rapid growth after overcoming early rejections

Forward-thinking doctor, in launching a specialized telemedicine business way before the pandemic, got a ‘door slammed in my face many times.’ Now the firm approaches $50 million in annual revenue, and it’s expanding to other disciplines.  

  • Health Care
  • By Elizabeth Djinis
  • April 1, 2021
Telehealth firm prepares for a breakout year

After nearly a decade to get to market, a Tampa telehealth company finds it has an in-demand product and service. It aims to capitalize on the opportunities quickly.

  • Health Care
  • By Beth Luberecki
  • January 15, 2021
Medical startup aims for Amazon-like reach

Area physician, first seeing the need in his own practice, creates a software business with a simple, yet significant mission: to make paying for health care a simple, transparent process.

  • Health Care
  • By Grier Ferguson
  • January 1, 2021
Economic Forecast: Amid challenges of pandemic, health care system looks ahead to new hospital

In the year ahead, SMH will also open a new cancer institute at its main campus in Sarasota.

  • Health Care
  • By Brian Hartz
  • November 27, 2020
Hospital completes $126 million expansion amid pandemic

A massive and much-needed expansion was under way at an area hospital built in the 1960s when the pandemic hit. Then the really unexpected happened: They completed it early.

  • Health Care
  • By Mark Gordon
  • October 1, 2020
CEO invests $3M into fast-growing business he founded

'There’s a lot happening here,' HealthLynked Chairman and CEO Dr. Michael Dent says of the firm.

  • Health Care
  • By Brian Hartz
  • September 4, 2020
Mood for growth: Mental health startup ready for untapped market

Armed with a cutting-edge mental health treatment, Tampa-based NeuroSpa TMS believes it’s set to capitalize on a wave of demand about to crest. Getting the word out is a principal challenge.

  • Health Care
  • By Mark Gordon
  • July 16, 2020
Health care system maintains payroll — despite nearly $200M shortfall

BayCare Health System CEO Tommy Inzina adjusts his leadership style to fit the crisis.

  • Health Care
  • By Grier Ferguson
  • July 16, 2020
Home health care company grows through multiple acquisitions

Doctor’s Choice Home Care, with a five-star hotel mindset, is expanding throughout Florida.

  • Health Care
  • By Mark Gordon
  • July 15, 2020
New medical practice aims to defy odds

Launching an oncology practice is a rare act these days. It requires a counterintuitive mindset, patience and, among other necessities, a lot of capital.

  • Health Care
  • By Mark Gordon
  • July 9, 2020
Hospital grapples with 'astronomical' PPE costs

Keeping employees motivated and focused is a key task for Sarasota Memorial Hospital CEO David Verinder.

  • Health Care
  • By Mark Gordon
  • July 9, 2020
Major hospital system faces $50M budget crunch

Lee Health, CEO and president Dr. Larry Antonucci aims to make sure the organization can care of every patient.

  • Health Care
  • By Mark Gordon
  • July 9, 2020
Hospital focuses on its north star in troubled times

Northside Hospital CEO Valerie Powell-Stafford says this a time for her hospital to shine.

  • Health Care
  • By Mark Gordon
  • June 4, 2020
Hospital forges a way forward — in spite of coronavirus

Health care executive uses his leadership fundamentals — kindness, visibility and more — to overcome COVID-19 challenges.

  • Health Care
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