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By Beth Luberecki
August 26, 2022

Nationally known Fort Myers hospice CEO, after 40 years, remains industry force

"Making changes means really focusing on what needs to be done, not just what’s easy," Samira Beckwith says.

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By Brian Hartz
August 26, 2022

Head-banging health care pioneer tackles mental illness one text at a time

Johnny Crowder, the founder and CEO of a health tech firm and the frontman of a metal band, hits all the right notes as his business booms.

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By Business Observer Staff
August 23, 2022

Clearwater hospice service provider expands Central Florida presence

Hospice of Marion County has agreed to partner with Empath Health.

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By Business Observer Staff
August 16, 2022

Tampa health tech company named to Inc. 5000 list

Gale Healthcare has joined the ranks of the nation’s fastest-growing companies.

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By Brian Hartz
August 10, 2022

Company sniffs unique opportunity with nasal COVID-19 vaccine

With a new CEO at the helm and a radical pivot in product strategy, Tampa-based Oragenics has taken risks that, if successful, could make it the next big name in pharmaceuticals.

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By Business Observer Staff
August 9, 2022

Feds crack down on health care firm for ‘sham’ insurance plans

Tampa-based Benefytt Technologies has been ordered to pay out $100 million in refunds to customers.

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By Business Observer Staff
July 7, 2022

St. Pete hospital welcomes new CEO

Sally Seymour, a former executive at HCA Florida Trinity Hospital, will lead HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital.

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By Business Observer Staff
June 24, 2022

Tampa biotech firm elevates board member to president, CEO

Kimberly Murphy is the new president and CEO of Tampa, Florida-based biotech firm Oragenics, which is producing a nasal vaccine to fight COVID-19.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Brian Hartz
June 10, 2022

2022 Innovator: Praxis Medical, Tampa

Founded by an entrepreneurial radiologist, the company's products are improving and redefining basic medical procedures.

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By Beth Luberecki
May 29, 2022

Sarasota physician finds rapid success with personalized medicine practice

Dr. Tracy Gapin recently made the ultimate career pivot, in launching a new medical practice that seeks to take high-tech personalized medicine mainstream.

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By Beth Luberecki
May 20, 2022

Physician looks to turn region into hotbed for clinical trials

Dr. Raymond Wynne Phillips shines a light on an essential, yet often unknown and underappreciated, side of health care: clinical trials. The move has high stakes for the Southwest Florida's medical community.  

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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.

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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.