CLEARWATER, Florida—Empath Health, an integrated care network, unveiled its One Hospice Model. Empath Health said the framework will preserve community-based hospice while adding the scale, innovation and accountability of a statewide system.
WASHINGTON—In-home care brings value to patients and taxpayers and should be expanded—but instead, it’s facing drastic cuts, Empath Health CEO Jonathan Fleece told members of Congress at a hearing.
CLEARWATER, Florida—Empath Health, a Florida-based hospice and health care organization, announced the launch of a paid parental leave policy, which the company said is a milestone that underscores its dedication to colleagues and the mission of full life care. Beginning on Wednesday, Jan.
SARASOTA, Florida—The Tidewell Foundation board of trustees announced its new board officers for its 2025 fiscal year. The Florida-based nonprofit hospice provider, which is a member of Empath Health, was established in an effort to provide philanthropic support to Tidewell Hospice and Empath’s not-for-profit affiliate organizations.
CLEARWATER, Florida—Empath Health, a nonprofit hospice and homecare-based health care organization, has established a special Hurricane Helene assistance fund within its colleague assistance fund to offer immediate financial relief to colleagues who have been impacted by the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene.
FRANKLIN, Tennessee—American Health Plans, a division of American Health Partners, has announced its partnership with Empath Health, a not-for-profit hospice and home-based health care organization. Their partnership seeks to grow American Health Advantage of Florida, an Institutional Special Needs Plans (ISNP) providing Medicare Advantage coverage to the long-term care population of Florida.
LAKEWOOD RANCH & WEST PALM BEACH, Florida—Empath Health announced its official affiliation with Trustbridge and its affiliates, including Hospice of Palm Beach County and Hospice by the Sea. This strategic partnership solidifies Empath Health's position as the largest nonprofit post-acute care organization in Florida, dedicated to providing Full Life Care to the community.
SARASOTA, Florida—Nearly 600 people attended the Tidewell Foundation’s Crystal Anniversary Signature Luncheon on Friday, March 1, at The Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota. The 15th Annual event, the Tidewell Foundation’s largest fundraiser, raised a record $434,558 to benefit Tidewell Hospice and Empath Health services that reach more than 10,000 people each year in Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee and Sarasota counties in Florida.
TAMPA, Florida—Empath Health, a health care organization dedicated to providing care to individuals facing serious illness and grief, announced a decision to sell multiple properties as part of a broader initiative to reinvest in the community, enhance programming and support colleagues.
LAKEWOOD RANCH and CLEARWATER, Florida—Jonathan D. Fleece has been named president and CEO of Empath Health and its affiliate programs. Fleece was most recently Empath Health president as well as president and CEO of Tidewell Hospice, a member of Empath Health. This transition follows the retirement of previous CEO Rafael J. Sciullo.
CLEARWATER, Fla. (June 10, 2022)—Empath Health Chief Executive Officer Rafael J. Sciullo received the Legacy Award from the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Florida. The Legacy Award celebrates the commitment and efforts of leaders and advocates within the African American community throughout Florida. The mission of the organization is to bring positive change to Florida communities.
CLEARWATER & SARASOTA, Fla. (August 25, 2021)—Empath Health has announced a policy that requires colleagues, volunteers and vendors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The full-life care provider serving Tampa Bay and southwest Florida provides care and support for those with chronic and advanced illnesses and/or those dealing with grief. Suncoast Hospice and Tidewell Hospice are members of the Empath Health family of companies.
TAMPA BAY, Fla. (December 11, 2020)—Empath Health and Stratum Health System announced that their Boards of Directors have formally approved the merger of the two organizations, pending regulatory approval. The merger will create the country’s largest not-for-profit health system delivering non-acute care and services through its skilled, significant medical and holistic programs to individuals with chronic, advanced and terminal illnesses.
CLEARWATER, Fla. (November 5, 2020)—Carol Li, DO, has been named medical director for Suncoast Hospice, a member of Empath Health. Li is a Hospice and Palliative Board-Certified Physician who joined Suncoast Hospice in 2018 as an inpatient Care Center physician. She received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine in New Jersey and completed her residency in internal medicine at Largo Medical Center.
CLEARWATER, Fla. (July 6, 2020)—Empath Health, a nonprofit integrated network of care that provides expert, life-changing health care to those with chronic and advanced illnesses, has earned the SAGECare Platinum Credential through SAGE (Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders), a national advocacy and services organization providing training and consulting on LGBT aging issues in order to improve the lives of lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender seniors.
CLEARWATER, Fla. (May 7, 20200—Empath Health announced, through its Mission Services Organization, it is partnering with Catholic Health Services in Miami, Florida, on a large technology project that will benefit Catholic Hospice. As a long-term technology collaborator with Empath Health, Vology will also be heavily involved in this partnership.
