CEO of Omni Healthcare, Craig Deligdish, M.D., recently shared a progressive vision for how integrated primary and specialty care models can reshape patient outcomes across Florida. With healthcare systems moving towards value-based care nationally, Dr. Deligdish highlighted the need for a more integrated approach between departments, data systems, and patient pathways to pave the way for the next era of care delivery.
According to Dr. Deligdish, fragmented systems continue to burden both patients and providers. “Integration is no longer nice-to-have. The current reality is that primary care, specialty services, diagnostics, and long-term care are all interconnected, and must operate as a unified ecosystem to reduce delays, improve accuracy and patient outcomes,” he said.
Omni Healthcare is one of Florida’s leading multispecialty groups offering quality healthcare at locations in Melbourne, Suntree/Viera, Indian Harbor Beach, West Melbourne, Palm Bay and surrounding communities. Formed by physicians practicing in Brevard County, this physician-owned and managed organization was built with the aim of providing the highest standards of quality and comprehensive healthcare. The group has expanded its presence throughout Brevard County and delivers care in diverse settings including hospitals, physician offices and long term care facilities. Continuity is therefore an important part of the experience at Omni Healthcare.
The group has been expanding its integrated care initiatives, including shared records, coordinated protocols and cross-disciplinary case reviews. The overarching aim is to reduce redundant testing, minimize administrative barriers, and shorten the loop between diagnosis and treatment.
Dr. Craig Deligdish emphasizes the need for integrated care in view of many factors including Florida’s rapidly growing population, particularly seniors and patients managing chronic conditions. He firmly believes that by improving the flow of information between primary care physicians, specialists, and ancillary service teams, healthcare providers can take a more proactive and preventive approach, ultimately reducing avoidable hospitalizations.
Industry analysts have noted that integrated approaches to healthcare delivery are gaining momentum nationwide as reimbursement systems shift toward quality-based metrics. In case of Florida, the large and diverse population serves as an excellent study for scalable models that other communities can adopt.
“Our focus is on creating a seamless patient journey,” Dr. Deligdish added. “When teams work together, when data is shared responsibly, and when the patient experience drives system design, the outcomes speak for themselves.”
Omni Healthcare plans to continue expanding its integrated services portfolio in 2026, with additional investments in digital systems, specialty coverage, and community health partnerships.
About OMNI Healthcare
OMNI Healthcare is a physician-owned, multi-specialty group serving communities across Brevard County, Florida. Founded in 1994, the organization brings primary care and specialty services together under one coordinated system, improving access, continuity, and patient outcomes. With locations in Melbourne, Palm Bay, Suntree/Viera, West Melbourne, and Indian Harbour Beach, OMNI Healthcare offers internal medicine, family practice, pediatrics, medical oncology, endocrinology, orthopedics, urgent care, urology, hematology, pain management, radiation oncology, general surgery, rheumatology, diagnostics, and more. The group is committed to delivering integrated, high-quality care through long-term physician–patient relationships and a seamless, community-centered care model.
