From the latest edition of MD Today

Dear Colleagues,

Over the past several months, I’ve found myself thinking a lot about what lies ahead for GBMC. There is certainly no shortage of change in healthcare, and we all know the challenges that come with it. But I also feel genuinely optimistic about our future.

A big part of that optimism comes from all of you. Every day, I see physicians and advanced practice providers who are committed to doing the right thing for their patients, even when healthcare feels increasingly complex. You continue to find ways to improve care, support one another, and put our patients first. That dedication gives me tremendous confidence in what we can accomplish together.

At our recent Medical Staff Meeting, GBMC HealthCare Board Chair Jerry Focas spoke about the Board’s vision for GBMC’s future and the work underway to strengthen our organization. One point he made stayed with me: improving access, strengthening our operations, and being thoughtful about our resources are not separate from providing excellent patient care. Done well, these efforts can remove barriers, create capacity, and make it easier for all of us to provide the kind of care we want for our patients.

I’m also encouraged by the leaders we are putting in place to help move this work forward. In this issue of M.D. Today, you’ll meet several people who are joining GBMC or taking on new leadership responsibilities. Their roles are different, but the work they will lead is closely connected: making care easier for patients to access and navigate, strengthening quality and safety, improving patient flow, supporting the growth of our clinical programs, and helping our physicians and advanced practice providers do their best work. You'll also have the chance to meet some of our newest clinicians, who can certainly be important resources to your patients should you need their support.

I’m excited to see what they will bring to GBMC, but I also know that none of this work happens without the involvement of our medical staff. You are closest to our patients. You understand where the barriers are, what is working well, and where we can do better. Your voices and your engagement will be incredibly important as we move from planning to doing.

We have a lot of work ahead of us, but I feel good about where we are headed. I’m grateful for the commitment you continue to show to your patients, to one another, and to GBMC. It is truly a privilege to work alongside you, and I look forward to what we will accomplish together.

Sincerely,

Robin Motter-Mast, DO, MBA, FAAFP, DipABLM, CPE 
Chief of Staff, GBMC HealthCare

Robin Motter-Mast, DO, MBA, FAAFP, DipABLM, CPE
Chief of Staff, GBMC HealthCare