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Kimberly Guy and Lou Galdieri. Co-Coos for BayCare Health System

Clearwater, FL

Ms. Guy and Mr. Galdieri, co-COOs of BayCare Health System, lead Florida’s largest health care provider with a focus on operational excellence and strategic growth across its 16 hospitals and expansive network of services. Their innovative co-COO model has strengthened BayCare’s financial position post-pandemic, driven key initiatives like the region’s first behavioral health urgent care center and enhanced its reputation as a leader in high-quality care. Under their leadership, BayCare has achieved its strongest financial year, reinvested in cutting-edge technology, expanded its footprint with new facilities, and embraced innovations such as virtual nursing and hospital-at-home programs. Known for fostering collaboration among BayCare’s 32,000 employees, Mr. Galdieri and Ms. Guy emphasize a unified approach to patient care and employee engagement, earning the organization a top 10 spot in People magazine’s “Companies that Care” for 2024.

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