BayCare 2026 Economic Impact Report

$13 Billion economic impact on blue background

Economic Impact of Hospital Operations and Service Areas

BayCare operates 16 hospitals in West Central Florida. Hospital operations fuel most of BayCare's annual economic impact, contributing nearly $8.7 billion of the $13 billion total. In 2025, BayCare broke ground on its 17th hospital, BayCare Hospital Manatee, which is expected to open in 2028. A new facility will open in 2030 under the name Pagidipati Children's Hospital at St. Joseph's.

BayCare Medical Group, the region’s largest multispecialty physician and provider group, delivers a $1.9 billion economic impact annually.

BayCare Ambulatory Services, which includes urgent care, labs, outpatient imaging, freestanding emergency rooms and home care, has an impact of $847 million annually.

BayCare Behavioral Health, the largest provider of outpatient and inpatient services in West Central Florida, has an impact of $153 million.


Economic Impact by Hospital

Each BayCare hospital serves its community by providing care, supporting local jobs and contributing to the local economy. Together, BayCare hospitals support thousands of jobs and generate billions of dollars in economic activity across the regions they serve.

  • Hillsborough
    BayCare St. Joseph's Hospitals, including BayCare St. Joseph's Women's Hospital and BayCare St. Joseph's Children's Hospital: $1.8 billion and 8,765 jobs

    BayCare St. Joseph's Hospital-North: $385 million and 1,831 jobs

    BayCare St. Joseph's Hospital-South: $584 million and 2,603 jobs

    BayCare South Florida Baptist Hospital: $341 million and 1,616 jobs
  • Manatee
    BayCare Hospital Manatee will open in 2028.
  • Pasco
    BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel: $145 million and 850 jobs

    BayCare Morton Plant North Bay Hospital: $277 million and 1,623 jobs
  • Pinellas
    BayCare Alliant Hospital: $38 million and 197 jobs

    BayCare Mease Countryside Hospital: $976 million and 5,054 jobs

    BayCare Mease Dunedin Hospital: $268 million and 1,390 jobs

    BayCare Morton Plant Hospital: $1.8 billion and 9,243 jobs

    BayCare St. Anthony's Hospital: $1.1 billion and 5,485 jobs
  • Polk
    BayCare Bartow Regional Medical Center: $194 million and 1,048 jobs

    BayCare Winter Haven Hospital, including BayCare Winter Haven Women's Hospital: $651 million and 3,574 jobs

Economic Impact by Service Category

$8.7 billion
Hospitals
$847 million
Ambulatory care
$1.9 billion
BayCare Medical Group
$153 million
BayCare Behavioral Health 
$1.4 billion
Other Services