When Tampa General Hospital announced Dec. 1 that it completed its acquisition of Bravera Health in Citrus and Hernando counties and created a new division called TGH North, the news instantly transformed the local healthcare picture.
A House panel approved a bill that would create a process for public hospital districts to convert to nonprofit organizations and require districts to study the financial feasibility of converting to nonprofits or selling to for-profit companies.
CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch said the healthcare giant is sticking with its expansion strategy for Oak Street Health to open 50 to 60 clinics for seniors next year.