January 14, 2026 – Sarasota Memorial Health Care System kicked off 2026 achieving what no other Florida hospital could: a perfect 5-Star rating from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services — every year — for 10 years straight.
For patients and families on the Suncoast, the decade-long quality streak serves as a powerful promise, said David Verinder, CEO of the community-owned Sarasota Memorial Health Care System.
“This is far more than a plaque on the wall – it is a promise and personal commitment from 2,500 physicians and 11,000 staff members – the people behind our stars – to prioritize our patients’ health and safety above all else,” Verinder said…