Case Study
Lee Health Expands Virtual Care Platform to Respond to COVID-19
Lee Health is one of the largest not‑for‑profit public health systems in Florida, operating a clinically integrated network that includes four acute care hospitals, two specialty hospitals, and more than 80 practice locations across southwest Florida. Serving over one million patients each year, Lee Health manages 1,812 beds, accounting for nearly all hospital capacity in Lee County, and is supported by approximately 14,500 employees and 4,500 volunteers. The organization launched its first telemedicine program in 2014, a strategic investment that proved critical during the COVID‑19 pandemic. While the foundation for virtual care was already in place, the rapid spread of the virus required Lee Health to quickly scale and expand its telehealth services to meet surging demand and maintain pa
