Mr. Bedward leads operations, strategic planning, physician relations and workforce advancement at AdventHealth Dade City, with a focus on building a strong organizational culture and improving community health through outreach, partnerships and education. Under his leadership, the hospital has earned numerous accolades, including the American College of Cardiology Accreditation for chest pain, heart failure and cath lab, Leapfrog safety grade “A” for 2025, and American Nurses Credentialing Center “pathway to excellence” designation. The organization has also been recognized as a U.S. News & World Report-ranked facility from 2024-2025, received multiple “Best of the Best” honors from the Tampa Bay Times, and achieved ECRI’s 2023 “Safety Excellence Award” and more. Mr. Bedward’s tenure has strengthened behavioral health initiatives and expanded access to high-quality care, while ensuring operational excellence across clinical and support services.
