September 17, 2026- BayCare Health System generates an estimated $13 billion in economic impact for Florida each year, highlighting the broader economic role of the state’s health care organizations.
BayCare, a not-for-profit health system serving West Central Florida, employs nearly 34,000 team members and operates 16 hospitals along with a broad network of outpatient, home care, laboratory, urgent care and other services.
The health system says its economic contribution extends beyond direct health care spending, with its workforce, operations and purchasing activity supporting jobs and economic activity throughout the communities it serves.
The announcement underscores the growing role of large health systems as economic anchors, particularly in regions experiencing population growth and increasing demand for health care services. BayCare is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area and provides care through hundreds of locations across West Central Florida.
The $13 billion figure also comes as BayCare continues to expand its role as a community-based academic health system, including investments in graduate medical education, research and partnerships designed to strengthen the region’s health care workforce.