President and CEO
Rafael J. Sciullo assumed his role as president and CEO of Empath Health in early February, 2013. In the time since he became the organization’s leader, he has refocused its inpatient care centers, expanded its home health program, overseen growth in the Suncoast PACE program and developed new partnerships with other health care and community organizations.
Sciullo blends his propensity for attention to detail and fiscal soundness with heartfelt empathy and concern for patients and families. “There is no more important job humans can do for one another than caring for patients at the end of life,” he says. He believes in staying close to patients and families to know firsthand what’s important to them and understand their needs. He stresses the significance of focus on patients and families with his leadership team and staff. His leadership style may be defined as open and transparent.
As a past chairperson and current board member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and a recipient of NHPCO’s Founder Award, Sciullo is recognized nationally as a trendsetter in his field. He is a member of Hospice Executive Round Table, a group of hospice leaders who engage in ideas exchange and study ways to advance and enhance hospice care in the United States. Sciullo holds three master’s degrees and was educated at Duns Scotus College, Southfield, Mich, University of San Diego and University of Connecticut.
Empath Health Senior Leadership
Cathi oversees Durable Medical Equipment (DME); Infusion Services; Pharmacy; and Medical Equipment and Supplies
Wade oversees Human Resources; Center for Learning; and Facilities
Lynne oversees Admissions; Intake; Switchboard; IT; Community and Professional Relations; Home Health; PACE and Private Duty
Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Empath Health
Dr. Kay oversees all medical programs, provides clinical strategic direction and manages all physicians throughout the agency.
Scott oversees Strategic Planning; Business Development; Palliative Care Consultation Services; Public Policy; Marketing Communications; and the Suncoast Hospice Institute
Laura is the Ethics and Compliance Officer, HIPAA Privacy Officer, oversees risk management and High Reliability Organization efforts
Stacy oversees EPIC; PACE; Community Counseling; Pediatric Services; and Population Health
Marci oversees Patient Care Teams; Crisis Care; Inpatient Care Centers; Supplemental Staffing; Integrative Medicine Clinic; and Bereavement, Social Work, Spiritual Care and Volunteer Services
Kathy oversees Fundraising; Resale Stores; Planned Giving; Endowment; Grants; and Special Events
Empath Health Board Members
Kelli Hanley Crabb, Esq., Chair
Ben Hayes, Vice Chair
Chad Whetstone, Treasurer
Linda Plaster, Secretary
Michael Gaines, Past Chair
Rafael J. Sciullo, President & CEO
Patrick Barmore
Mary Jean Etten
Deborah Nicklaus