UpdatedWed, Jun 30, 2021 at 10:29 pm ET Reply The partnership is connecting groundbreaking innovation to provide leading-edge solutions that advance Tampa General’s commitment to world-class patient care. (Tampa General Hospital | Daniel Wallace) TAMPA, FL — Tampa General Hospital and the Florida-Israel Business Accelerator have announced a collaboration to identify innovative solutions from Israel that will further Tampa General's mission to improve the quality and delivery of care in the Tampa Bay region and beyond. "Innovation is so much more than new technology," said John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General Hospital. "It's about reaching out for new partnerships and perspectives to explore groundbreaking ideas and apply world-class solutions in a meaningful, thoughtful way. We expect that our partnership with FIBA will significantly advance our vision to be the safest and most innovative academic health system in America."