BayCare Creates New Executive Role to Expand Advanced Practice Provider Network
Event summary
- BayCare Health System appointed Emilie Davis as its first vice president of advanced practice providers (APPs) on June 3, 2026.
- Davis will oversee BayCare's 1,870 APPs, including nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
- BayCare plans to increase its APP workforce to address rising demand for providers in West Central Florida.
- Davis previously led APP strategy at Ochsner Health, growing its APP workforce significantly.
The big picture
The creation of this executive role underscores the growing strategic importance of APPs in healthcare delivery systems. As physician shortages persist, health systems like BayCare are increasingly relying on APPs to expand access to care. Davis' appointment suggests BayCare is making a concerted effort to professionalize its APP workforce, potentially setting a precedent for other large health systems in Florida and beyond.
What we're watching
- Workforce Scaling
- Whether BayCare can successfully expand its APP workforce while maintaining quality and collaboration across its network.
- Care Delivery Model
- How Davis will evolve BayCare's care delivery model to integrate APPs more effectively with physicians and other providers.
- Regional Impact
- The pace at which BayCare can improve access to care in West Central Florida through its expanded APP network.