Becker’s Healthcare Podcast John D. Couris, President and CEO of Tampa General Hospital
Dec 26, 2025
John D. Couris, President and CEO of Tampa General Hospital, shares his extensive healthcare leadership experience. He dives into innovative care delivery models, notably the rise of hospital-at-home programs, redefining patient experiences. Couris discusses the integration of Tampa General with USF Health, enhancing education and research. He also outlines the '3 in 30' initiative aimed at improving operational margins and tackling future policy challenges. With a focus on patient-centered care, he's integrating advanced AI to enhance service delivery.
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Integrating Academic And Health System
- John D. Couris describes integrating Tampa General with USF to align clinical, educational, research, and financial activities.
- The system invests about $162 million annually to support faculty, GME, and underfunded research.
Run Focused Margin Improvement Programs
- Do run targeted margin improvement programs like Couris's "3 in 30" to boost operating EBITDA by 3% in 30 months.
- Focus on process improvements, efficiency, and effectiveness rather than layoffs or freezes.
Care Coordination As Core Mission
- Couris reframes their mission: Tampa General sees itself primarily as a care coordination organization.
- They apply systems thinking to reduce fragmentation and center care around patients and providers.