The innovation side of health care isn’t an afterthought at one of the biggest hospital systems in the region. A leader there aims to make it a first thought.

Jarett Rieger, who joined the institution in 2004, will also serve as Moffitt Cancer Center’s chief innovation officer.

Gale Healthcare, which serves nurses and long-term care facilities, didn't waste anytime in responding to the needs of hurricane-ravaged Southwest Florida.

Gale Healthcare Solutions creator Tony Braswell, the recipient of a major award for entrepreneurs, is "scary passionate" about solving the nation’s nurse shortage.

When faced with the lowest of lows, SunCoast Blood Centers turned to a donate at home option.

After growing and exiting one $100 million business, startup medical device entrepreneur Alex Lucio has latched onto another big opportunity. 

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