Florida has over 30,000 physician office practices — from solo primary care physicians to multi-specialty groups. These independent practices compete for nurses, medical assistants, front desk coordinators, and clinical staff against large hospital systems that offer institutional benefits packages. The post-pandemic healthcare labor shortage has made benefits parity with hospital employers essential for practices that want to attract and retain qualified clinical staff.
Florida's major hospital systems — AdventHealth, Orlando Health, BayCare, HCA Florida, Jackson Health, Baptist Health — employ large clinical workforces with comprehensive benefits packages. These packages typically include Gold or Platinum tier medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k) with match, and continuing education support. Independent practices that want to recruit experienced registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified medical assistants must offer medical benefits that at least approach this standard.
Shopping group health for your team
| Plan Tier | Monthly Total Premium/Employee | Employer at 80% |
|---|---|---|
| Silver EPO | $490–$640 | $392–$512 |
| Gold EPO | $580–$740 | $464–$592 |
| Gold PPO (Florida Blue) | $620–$790 | $496–$632 |
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