Miami, FL. (July 2025) — Independent Living Systems (ILS), a leader in providing person-centered, comprehensive health and social care for vulnerable populations, has been recognized as one of the largest privately held companies in South Florida by the South Florida Business Journal. ILS was number 10 on the list of 100.

The annual list highlights the top 100 private companies in the region based on 2024 revenue. This year’s ranked businesses collectively generated more than $87 billion in revenue and employ over 33,000 individuals across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.

ILS’ inclusion on this prestigious list underscores its continued growth, financial strength, and impact on the South Florida economy.

“We are honored to be included among South Florida’s largest private companies,” said Nestor Plana, Chairman and CEO of Independent Living Systems. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our team and the trust our partners place in us to support the most vulnerable populations with compassion and innovation.”

The rankings were compiled through verified financial data submitted by each company’s CFO or accountant. The full list is available online to subscribers of the South Florida Business Journal.

Along with the local designation, ILS has grown into the largest Latino-owned healthcare company in the U.S., serving Medicaid, Medicare, and dual-eligible populations. In just four years, the company has more than doubled revenue and employee growth has grown to over 1,500 employees across the country.

For more information about Independent Living Systems, please visit www.ilshealth.com.

About Independent Living Systems:

Independent Living Systems (ILS) is a Florida-based company providing a comprehensive range of turnkey payer services to managed care organizations and health care providers that provide care and social services to complex populations in the Medicare, Medicaid, and Dual-Eligible markets. The company also owns and operates Florida Community Care, Florida’s only statewide Medicaid long-term care provider service network, as well as Florida Complete Care, a Medicare Advantage special needs plan for people who live in a nursing home, an assisted living facility, or live at home and have complex health issues that require more coordinated and comprehensive care.

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