BayCare and Metro Development Group Unveil Enhanced Health Care Partnership

BayCare and Metro Development Group launched an unprecedented partnership, with a vision of significantly enhancing the health and well-being of residents at Epperson and Mirada, two of Metro’s cornerstone master planned communities located within Connected City in Florida.

Through the partnership, residents will have access to a personal concierge service accessible by phone or internet, that will help with the navigation of health and wellness offerings. The services could include locating and providing scheduling assistance for primary care or specialists within 24 hours of request, location access to labs, urgent care, wellness services, support groups and health classes, along with assistance with online services. 

BayCare, West Central Florida’s top health care system, will provide a range of customizable care services accessible by residents in the convenience of their own homes, BayCareAnywhere® telehealth app for 24/7 virtual consultations, doctor-on-demand, at-home AI-driven symptom checker for prompt health evaluations and online wellness and nutritional content.  

The partnership will include a dedicated medical office near Epperson, providing comprehensive primary and acute care services including a freestanding emergency department. This HealthHub, supported by BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel, located just seven miles away, ensures residents have convenient access to a full spectrum of exclusive health care options.

“We are excited to introduce this transformative health care model accessible by residents of Connected City alongside Metro Development Group,” said Stephanie Conners, president and CEO of BayCare. “This partnership signifies our shared commitment to integrating innovative health care solutions, both virtually and in person, into community living while enhancing accessibility for those who live here.” 

Metro Development Group has a vision of providing integrated living spaces that prioritize health and wellness. Kartik Goyani, principal at Metro, expressed excitement about the partnership, stating, “This revolutionary partnership between Metro Development and BayCare is just the newest initiative in Metro Development’s commitment to providing residents with all they need to live longer, happier lives. It’s Metro’s mission to transform not only its communities, but people’s everyday lifestyles.”  

In any of Metro’s communities today, residents can enjoy many other amenities that promote well-being, including miles of trails and outdoor spaces, dog parks and playgrounds, its one-of-a-kind lagoons, exclusive resident events, and this partnership is yet another. Metro has plans to take a similar partnership and resident benefit to its other up-and-coming communities.