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Shriners’ Tampa HQ expands AI research, plans Georgia Tech hub Shriners International headquarters building on Rocky Point Drive in Tampa.

Shriners’ Tampa HQ expands AI research, plans Georgia Tech hub

Chuck Merlis February 12, 2026

Tampa-based Shriners grows AI research and plans Georgia Tech institute.

Tampa Bay hospitals consider robots for patient transport Autonomous robot prepares to move a hospital bed as a nurse reviews patient information in a medical room.

Autonomous robot prepares to move a hospital bed as a nurse reviews patient information in a medical room.

Tampa Bay hospitals consider robots for patient transport

Chuck Merlis February 10, 2026

A Florida ER doctor built a robot to cut transport delays inside busy hospitals.

Israeli medtech firm opens Palmetto HQ, plans 100 jobs Employees, business leaders and officials stand outside a new U.S. headquarters building during a ribbon-cutting event in Palmetto, Florida.

Employees, business leaders and officials stand outside a new U.S. headquarters building during a ribbon-cutting event in Palmetto, Florida.

Israeli medtech firm opens Palmetto HQ, plans 100 jobs

Chuck Merlis February 4, 2026

The new Palmetto headquarters combines manufacturing and surgeon training with plans to add about 100 jobs.

How Tampa General turns innovation into patient care Tampa General Hospital entrance signage in Tampa, Florida, highlighting the health system’s patient-centered approach to care.

Tampa General Hospital entrance signage in Tampa, Florida, highlighting the health system’s patient-centered approach to care.

How Tampa General turns innovation into patient care

Chuck Merlis February 2, 2026

How Tampa General evaluates and deploys new technology in patient care

USF economic impact reaches nearly $10B University of South Florida campus sign in Tampa highlighting USF’s $10B economic impact

USF economic impact reaches nearly $10B

Chuck Merlis January 26, 2026

A new report finds USF generates nearly $10B in annual economic impact across Florida.

Tampa capital fuels $43.1M rehab facility expansion Aerial view of an inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Oklahoma City following a recent expansion.

Aerial view of an inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Oklahoma City following a recent expansion.

Tampa capital fuels $43.1M rehab facility expansion

Chuck Merlis January 16, 2026

Tampa-based investment drives a $43.1M expansion of an inpatient rehab facility in Oklahoma City.

Two Tampa Bay nonprofits merge to redesign care Ibis Healthcare Foundation logo with the words “One System Care” displayed beneath it

Two Tampa Bay nonprofits merge to redesign care

Chuck Merlis January 14, 2026

Two longtime Tampa Bay providers merge to create a unified behavioral health care system.

BayCare plans $650M+ children’s hospital in Tampa Rendering of Pagidipati Children’s Hospital at St. Joseph’s in Tampa with modern glass design and bold exterior colors

Rendering of Pagidipati Children’s Hospital at St. Joseph’s in Tampa with modern glass design and bold exterior colors

BayCare plans $650M+ children’s hospital in Tampa

Chuck Merlis January 6, 2026

BayCare plans a $650M+ children’s hospital in Tampa Bay, backed by a $50M gift and opening in...

Dr. Irfan Ali shares a people-first approach to leadership at CEO Connect Dr. Irfan Ali speaks during Tampa Bay Business & Wealth’s CEO Connect event, sharing his perspective on leadership, empathy and building a people-first health care organization in Tampa Bay.