March 26, 2024 – Baptist Health South Florida has been named to Fortune’s list of America’s Most Innovative Companies 2024. This is the second year in a row Baptist Health makes the list. It is the only South Florida healthcare system and one of six Florida-based companies recognized.
This award is presented by Fortune and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list can currently be viewed on the Fortune website.
“Innovation, research and collaboration allows us to continue fulfilling our mission and building on our commitment to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to our community,” said Bo Boulenger, president and chief executive officer of Baptist Health. “We value being recognized for embracing a culture of innovation through the expansion of technological solutions, research and clinical trials, as well as fostering a culture of excellence for our employees, physicians, patients and families.”
Fortune and Statista selected America’s Most Innovative Companies 2024 based on product innovation, process innovation and innovation culture. For the evaluation of the innovation culture and the internal view of process innovation, Statista deployed online surveys where employees could score their own company on a scale system. For the evaluation of the external view of process innovation as well as product innovation, Statista surveyed experts in various fields – from recruiters to management consultants and patent attorneys. For the evaluation of the IP portfolio, Statista cooperated with LexisNexis PatentSight and used its platform to analyze the quantity and value of a company’s patents. The 200 U.S. companies with the highest score were awarded America’s Most Innovative Companies 2024.
Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 27,000 employees, 4,000 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health South Florida has internationally renowned institutes specializing in cancer care, brain and spine care, heart and vascular care and orthopedic care. In addition, it includes Baptist Health Medical Group; Baptist Health Quality Network; and The Baptist Health PineApp, a virtual health platform. Baptist Health South Florida is an academic and clinical affiliate of Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health South Florida has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and is the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida by U.S. News and World Report. For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net/Newsroom and connect with us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn.
