Tracy Merritt is a recognized Certificate of Need expert in health care planning and regulation with over 30 years of experience across both government and private sectors. Her career began with a decade of public service at the Florida Department of Financial Services and the Agency for Health Care Administration, followed by a successful tenure at the Girvin Group, a leading consulting firm specializing in Florida Certificate of Need (CON) applications.
Through Merritt Health Care Consulting, Ms. Merritt continues to provide strategic guidance and regulatory support to a wide range of health care providers — including nursing homes, hospices, hospitals, assisted living facilities, and home health agencies. Her in-depth knowledge of licensing and CON procedures, combined with a detail-oriented and client-focused approach, ensures projects stay on schedule and aligned with organizational goals.
Serving clients across Florida and the U.S., Merritt Health Care Consulting offers expert planning, CON application support, licensing assistance, and market guidance. The firm also provides expert witness testimony in contested CON cases, helping clients navigate administrative hearings and regulatory challenges with confidence.