Tampa General Hospital's Stacey Brandt Recognized as a Top Health System Chief Strategy Officer in 2023 by Becker's Hospital Review

Brandt, Tampa General Hospital's EVP and chief administrative officer, was recognized by Becker's Hospital Review for her strategic leadership and health care innovation in 2023.

TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stacey Brandt, executive vice president and chief administrative officer of Tampa General Hospital (TGH), has been named one of 65 Health System Chief Strategy Officers (CSOs) to Know in 2023 by Becker's Hospital Review, and is one of only two CSOs in the State of Florida to earn this recognition.

"Stacey's exceptional leadership, intelligence and outstanding strategic acumen enable her to identify the best growth opportunities at Tampa General, devise the right tactics to fully realize those opportunities and execute them flawlessly," said John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General Hospital. "She is a convener, an outstanding and compassionate leader and a true collaborator. Stacey plays a crucial role in driving our organization's success and propelling us forward. I cannot think of anyone more deserving of this recognition than Stacey."

At TGH, Brandt oversees the development and execution of Florida Health Sciences Center's strategy, market planning and growth, marketing, public relations, physician business development, service lines, health care transformation, process engineering, external affairs, and project and program management. She also serves as the architect of Tampa General's new five-year strategic plan, leading the planning process as well as overseeing its governance and execution.

Brandt has a proven track record of success in designing and executing marketing, business development, and service line strategies. Under her leadership, Tampa General's market share grew from 19% to 24% in five years, becoming the consistent market leader. Additionally, she leads the organization's strategic partnership development and data-driven strategic plan governance. Under her leadership, the development and launch of 15 service lines contributed to Tampa General's $1B total net operating revenue growth over the last five years. 

Brandt most recently developed the organization's five-year strategic plan and leads its governance and execution in her role on the CEO Cabinet. She also successfully led efforts to determine payer and provider collaborative readiness, which included leading a workgroup from Tampa General and Florida Blue/GuideWell to create an action plan focused on collaborative activities. Dedicated to innovation, Brandt has played a key role in driving the growth of the academic health system. Her unwavering commitment to strategic vision has made a lasting impact on the organization and the community it serves.

"It's an honor to be acknowledged by Becker's Hospital Review amongst an incredible group of industry peers, and a privilege to work alongside our amazing team here at Tampa General," Brandt said. "It's an exciting time to be a part of this exceptional organization. Thanks to the team's collective hard work and the sheer dedication of everyone across TGH, I know we will continue to reach new heights in developing innovative solutions to better care for patients and support our community all while transforming the health care landscape across Florida."

Becker's Hospital Review is a leading source of hospital business news and analysis for the health care industry. The list highlights exceptional chief strategy officers for health systems, recognizing their aptitude to drive forward key deals and initiatives aligned with the health system's core mission and growth. These individuals are champions of cultural shifts and digital transformations for their organizations to deliver better, more effective patient care. Click here to view the full list of 65 Health System Chief Strategy Officers to Know award recipients.

ABOUT TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL
Tampa General Hospital, a 1,040-bed, not-for-profit, academic health system, is one of the largest hospitals in America and delivers world-class care as the region's only center for Level l trauma and comprehensive burn care. Tampa General Hospital is the highest-ranked hospital in the market in U.S. News and World Report's 2023-24 Best Hospitals, with six specialties ranking among the top 50 best hospital programs in the United States. Tampa General Hospital has been designated as a model of excellence by the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals list. The academic health system's commitment to growing and developing its team members is recognized by two prestigious Forbes magazine rankings – in the top 100 nationally in the 2023 America's Best Employers for Women and top 25 in Florida in the 2023 America's Best Employers by State. Tampa General is the safety net hospital for the region, caring for everyone regardless of their ability to pay, and in fiscal year 2021, provided a net community benefit worth more than $224.5 million in the form of health care for underinsured patients, community education, and financial support to community health organizations in Tampa Bay. It is one of the nation's busiest adult solid organ transplant centers and is the primary teaching hospital for the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. With six medical helicopters, Tampa General Hospital transports critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. Tampa General houses a nationally accredited comprehensive stroke center, and its 32-bed Neuroscience, Intensive Care Unit is the largest on the West Coast of Florida. It also is home to the Jennifer Leigh Muma 82-bed neonatal intensive care unit, and a nationally accredited rehabilitation center. Tampa General Hospital's footprint includes TGH North which is comprised of three hospitals and several outpatient locations in Citrus and Hernando counties, 17 Tampa General Medical Group Primary Care offices, TGH Family Care Center Kennedy, TGH Outpatient Center, TGH Virtual Health, and 21 TGH Imaging outpatient radiology centers throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Palm Beach counties. Tampa Bay area residents also receive world-class care from the TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track network of clinics. To see a medical care professional live anytime, anywhere on a smartphone, tablet or computer, visit Virtual Health | Tampa General Hospital (tgh.org). As one of the largest hospitals in the country, Tampa General Hospital is the first in Florida to partner with GE Healthcare and open a clinical command center that provides real-time situational awareness to improve and better coordinate patient care at a lower cost. For more information, go to www.tgh.org.

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