Broward Health

What Broward Health does

Broward Health is a public hospital system owned and operated by the North Broward Hospital District under Florida state law, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale and serving Broward County's nearly two million residents. The system operates five acute care hospitals (Broward Health Medical Center, North, Imperial Point, and Coral Springs), more than 50 outpatient locations including 12+ Broward HealthPoint community health centers, mobile health units, urgent care centers, and planned freestanding emergency departments. Approximately 11,000 physicians and employees deliver a comprehensive service portfolio spanning emergency and trauma care, cardiovascular, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedics, robotic surgery, maternity, bariatric, sleep, wound care, imaging, rehabilitation, and behavioral health, supported by the Epic MyChart patient portal and the Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center for children with special healthcare needs.

The business model blends fee-for-service hospital care with insurance reimbursement across commercial (Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, AvMed, Oscar Health), Medicare Advantage, Medicaid HMO, ACA marketplace, TRICARE, and Workers' Compensation payers, supplemented by an Accountable Care Organization value-based care arrangement, an International Patient Program offering medical tourism concierge services, and a sliding-fee-scale financial assistance program for uninsured and underinsured populations. Patient acquisition runs through community-based outpatient access, a centralized scheduling call center, online self-serve MyChart, community wellness events, mobile health units, and physician referrals, with marketing spanning content, earned media, classes, and patient testimonials.

The technology stack is anchored on the Epic MyChart electronic health record with account linking across participating organizations, advanced imaging (MRI, CT, mammography, nuclear medicine, PET), the da Vinci 5 robotic surgery platform, Medtronic Affera pulse field ablation, Aquablation, and mobile health units extending care into neighborhoods. Certification footprint includes Joint Commission accreditation, HIPAA compliance, NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition for CDTC, and Healthgrades 5-star rating for heart attack treatment (2021). Under CEO Shane Strum's five-year tenure, Broward Health achieved approximately 50 percent net operating revenue growth and A+ ratings from S&P Global and Fitch, with current leadership including Robert Dahl (CEO) and Cornelius Powell, M.D. (CMO of Broward Health North).

Name

Broward Health

Legal name

Broward Health

Website

https://browardhealth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Broward Health is a public hospital system operating five hospitals and 50+ locations across Broward County, Florida, serving nearly two million residents. It delivers comprehensive acute, specialty, pediatric, and community health services through approximately 11,000 staff using Epic MyChart and an integrated care delivery platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Hospital System

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial/Regional Health Departments (HLAJAAAA)

Keywords

• Acute hospital care
• Community health services
• Specialty medical services
• Emergency trauma care
• Public hospital system

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Fee-for-Service Hospital Care: Traditional fee-for-service revenue from emergency services, inpatient care, outpatient procedures, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, and surgical procedures at Broward Health hospitals and facilities. Multiple billing statements may be issued for different services including hospital, physician, anesthesiology, radiology, emergency physician, pathology, and other specialty providers.
2. Insurance Reimbursement: Revenue from commercial insurance plans (Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, AvMed, etc.), Medicare Advantage plans, Medicaid HMO plans, ACA marketplace plans (Oscar Health, Ambetter, 22 Health), TRICARE, Workers' Compensation, and behavioral health plans.
3. Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Value-Based Care: Broward Health operates as an ACO managing care coordination for assigned patients, with commercial contracts (Cigna) and active pursuit of Medicare ACO arrangements. Revenue tied to quality measures and cost management outcomes.
4. International Patient Program: Comprehensive medical care and personalized support for patients from around the world, including air ambulance coordination, travel planning, hotel arrangements, language interpretation services, local transportation, and medical records transfer.
5. Sliding Fee Scale Program: Financial assistance program providing discounted healthcare costs for uninsured and underinsured patients based on household income and family size following Federal Poverty Guidelines, reducing revenue but capturing otherwise unserved patient population.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Broward Health operates a public, non-profit hospital system delivering comprehensive acute, emergency, and specialty healthcare across five hospitals and more than 50 outpatient locations in Broward County, Florida. Its core offerings include cardiovascular, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic, maternity, surgical, and primary care services, supported by community health programs, a digital patient portal (MyChart), fitness centers, mobile health units, and a pediatric specialty center.

Product overview

Broward Health is a multi-facility healthcare system comprising five hospitals (Broward Health Medical Center, Broward Health North, Broward Health Imperial Point, Broward Health Coral Springs, and Broward Health Weston urgent care), more than 50 locations, and approximately 11,000 physicians and employees serving Broward County, Florida. The system offers a comprehensive portfolio of clinical services including Emergency & Trauma Care, Cardiovascular Services, Cancer Care, Neurosciences, Orthopedic Care, Robotic Surgery, Maternity Services, Bariatric Surgery, Sleep Disorders Center, Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine, Imaging Services, Rehabilitation Services, and Behavioral Health. Supporting the clinical offerings are digital health services (MyChart patient portal), community health programs (Broward HealthPoint with mobile health units, Stay Healthy Together initiative, HIV/AIDS Services), wellness services (Broward Health Fitness Centers), specialty pediatric care (Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center), and an International Patient Program for medical tourists. The product architecture functions as an integrated healthcare delivery platform with hospital facilities as the core, supported by outpatient centers, community outreach programs, and digital patient engagement tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MyChart: Patient portal for accessing medical records, scheduling appointments, and communicating with providers
• Stay Healthy Together
• Broward HealthPoint
• Broward Health International

Products and services

• Broward Health Medical Center Main acute care hospital located at 1600 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical services.
• Broward Health North Acute care hospital in Deerfield Beach offering emergency, surgical, and inpatient services.
• Broward Health Imperial Point Hospital facility in Fort Lauderdale providing acute care and specialty services.
• Broward Health Coral Springs Hospital in Coral Springs offering emergency, surgical, and specialized medical services including cardiac care and the Heartburn Center.
• Broward Health Urgent Care Weston Freestanding urgent care center in Weston providing prompt treatment for non-life-threatening conditions.
• Emergency and Trauma Care 24/7 emergency and trauma care providing rapid treatment for critical injuries and illnesses with board-certified emergency physicians.
• Cardiovascular Services Comprehensive heart and vascular care including cardiology, interventional cardiology, heart failure program, cardiovascular surgery, and cardiac rehabilitation.
• Cancer Care Advanced cancer treatment including medical oncology, surgical oncology, breast cancer care, colorectal cancer, gynecologic cancer, and head and neck cancer services.
• Neurosciences Expert neurological care for brain, spine, and nervous system conditions including stroke care, memory loss, and neurological surgery.
• Orthopedic Care Bone and joint care including joint replacement, spine care, sports medicine, hand and upper extremity, and robotic surgery for orthopedic conditions.
• Robotic Surgery Minimally invasive robotic surgical procedures using advanced robotic systems including the da Vinci surgical platform.
• Maternity Services Family-centered maternity care including prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum support with CenteringPregnancy programs.
• Bariatric Surgery Weight-loss surgery options with complete care and personalized treatment plans for lasting results.
• Sleep Disorders Center Sleep testing, home sleep studies, CPAP education, and comprehensive treatment plans for sleep disorders.
• Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Personalized, multi-disciplinary approach to healing problematic wounds using hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
• Imaging Services Advanced imaging technology including radiology, mammography, CT, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, PET scans, and interventional radiology.
• Rehabilitation Services Comprehensive rehabilitation including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, and pulmonary rehabilitation.
• Behavioral Health Mental health and emotional well-being services providing compassionate support for patients.
• Primary Care Services Comprehensive primary care focusing on preventive health, routine check-ups, and ongoing management of chronic conditions through family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics.
• Broward HealthPoint Community health initiative providing high-quality, affordable healthcare across northern Broward County through multiple care centers and mobile health units, offering primary care, prenatal care, HIV/AIDS services, and financial assistance based on sliding scale.
• Stay Healthy Together Community health initiative bringing preventative and primary care to neighborhoods through mobile health units, workshops, screenings, and on-site services.
• Mobile Health Units Mobile health units bringing general primary care and preventive screenings directly to neighborhoods across Broward County, with interpreter services available in more than 240 languages.
• HIV/AIDS Services Comprehensive care for adults living with HIV/AIDS including confidential testing, medical diagnosis and treatment, primary care, case management, laboratory services, nutritional counseling, and pharmacy support.
• MyChart Patient Portal Secure online patient portal for managing healthcare including scheduling appointments, viewing test results, messaging providers, requesting prescription refills, and paying bills. Available in English, Spanish, and French with mobile apps for iOS and Android.
• Broward Health Fitness Centers Hospital-based fitness centers with fully equipped gyms, group fitness classes, personal training, and specialized cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs. Available at Imperial Point and Medical Center locations.
• International Patient Program Comprehensive medical care and personalized support for international patients including concierge services, language assistance, travel coordination, air ambulance services, and local transportation.
• Children's Diagnostic and Treatment Center (CDTC) Not-for-profit organization providing care, coordination, and support for children and families with special healthcare needs in Broward County, serving over 10,000 families with early intervention, primary care, oral health, and social services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500 Aquablation procedures performed at Broward Health Coral Springs - first in tri-county region
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and moderate.

• Rick Case Automotive Group / Rita CaseminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026Rita Case of Rick Case Automotive Group was recognized by Broward Health for her donation supporting cardiac care and CPR training kits. Represents community philanthropy supporting healthcare initiatives.
• Nicklaus Children's Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Strategic collaboration where Nicklaus Children's Health System assumed operations of pediatric services at Broward Health's Fort Lauderdale and Coral Springs campuses in March 2026. This partnership enabled advanced pediatric cardiac procedures including the first traveling bedside PDA closure on a premature infant at Nicklaus Children's Hospital Fort Lauderdale NICU. The collaboration extends specialty pediatric care closer to families in Broward County.
• Joe DiMaggio Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital partnering with Broward Health on three freestanding emergency departments being developed in Sunrise, Lighthouse Point, and Fort Lauderdale. The partnership will provide pediatric emergency care capabilities at these facilities, with Sunrise and Lighthouse Point opening summer 2026 and Fort Lauderdale by 2027.
• YMCA of South FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026YMCA of South Florida partnering with Broward Health on freestanding emergency departments to support community wellness and healthcare access initiatives across Broward County.
• Community Partners and VolunteersmoderateOthers · 1 March 2026Broward HealthPoint Stay Healthy Together wellness event in Lauderhill supported by numerous community partners and volunteers providing health services, screenings, nutrition support, and health education to over 600 community members.
• Oscar HealthmoderateGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2025Oscar Health announced new agreement with Broward Health to provide in-network coverage for South Florida patients effective January 1, 2026. The partnership provides additional insurance options for Florida residents affected by disruptions with Florida Blue, with Oscar covering services from Broward Health providers. Oscar is one of the larger ACA marketplace carriers in Florida.
• DPR ConstructionmoderateImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 December 2025DPR Construction executing major healthcare infrastructure projects in South Florida including the Broward Health Coral Springs South Tower expansion. DPR uses self-performing general contractor model with Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) teams working precisely around active patient care environments.
• Memorial Healthcare SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorial Healthcare System and Broward Health, both led by CEO Shane Strum, pursuing 'Better Together' collaboration aimed at expanding primary care, maternal health, and addressing food insecurity across Broward County. The collaboration seeks legislative approval (SB 1122, HB 1047) to bypass antitrust laws and enable joint ventures. A previous attempt at collaboration was defeated in committee in 2026. The partnership would serve Broward County's nearly 2 million residents.
• Florida International University (FIU)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerNicklaus Children's Health System leveraging partnership with Florida International University to extend specialty pediatric care closer to families and address projected pediatrician shortages. While primarily a Nicklaus partnership, Broward Health benefits through its pediatric service collaboration with Nicklaus Children's at Broward Health campuses.
• Nicklaus Children's Community ProgramsminorOthersNicklaus Children's community programs including One Nicklaus and Project ADAM (training every public school in Miami-Dade County for cardiac emergencies). Broward Health benefits from pediatric care expertise and community wellness collaboration through the Nicklaus partnership.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• HCA Florida Healthcare: HCA Florida Healthcare is the largest for-profit hospital operator in the state with dozens of facilities across Broward County. It competes with Broward Health on emergency, surgical, and women's services but operates under a fundamentally different for-profit, multi-region capital model.
• Cleveland Clinic Florida: Cleveland Clinic Florida operates a major academic medical center in Broward County (Weston), competing directly for tertiary cardiovascular, oncology, and complex surgery volume. It is a broad incumbent brand-driven competitor rather than a community safety-net hospital.
• Orlando Health: Orlando Health is a major non-profit Florida hospital system with multiple hospitals and ambulatory sites statewide. Comparable in operating model and community-orientation but geographically centered in Central Florida, making it a broader sector peer than a direct overlap.
• AdventHealth: AdventHealth is a large non-profit multi-state health system with significant Florida presence (including former Florida Hospital facilities). Competes with Broward Health on specialty and outpatient services while offering broader geographic diversification.

Direct peers

• Memorial Healthcare System: Memorial Healthcare System is Broward Health's direct peer — the other large public hospital system in Broward County. Both deliver comparable acute care, emergency, and community health services across overlapping geographies and share the same CEO under the proposed 'Better Together' collaboration.
• Nicklaus Children's Health System: Nicklaus Children's Health System now operates pediatric services at Broward Health campuses and is a direct peer for pediatric specialty care in the region. It is comparable for women's and children's services lines but focuses exclusively on pediatrics.
• Jackson Health System: Jackson Health System is a peer public safety-net hospital system serving Miami-Dade County. It mirrors Broward Health's structure: public hospital district governance, Level 1 trauma, ACO/value-based contracts, and a community health footprint. Highly comparable in operating model.
• Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital: Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital is the pediatric partner on Broward Health's freestanding ED project and serves as a comparable pediatric specialty hospital in the South Florida market. Relevant for children's services benchmarking and ED partnership economics.

Regional players

• Tampa General Hospital: Tampa General Hospital is a large academic non-profit hospital serving the Tampa Bay region. Comparable in safety-net mission, academic affiliation, and specialty complexity but operates in a different Florida region from Broward Health.
• Mount Sinai Medical Center: Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach is a large non-profit academic hospital serving the South Florida region. Comparable in scale and service mix but based in Miami-Dade rather than Broward, making it more of a regional than direct head-to-head competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@BrowardHealthNews
• Xx.com/browardhealth
• Facebookfacebook.com/browardhealth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/broward-health

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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