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When “Sent” Doesn’t Mean “Received"

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In the Heart of the City

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Getting to Know Pete Ostasewski, GBMC HealthCare Chief Financial Officer

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Paari Gopalakrishnan, MD, MBA

Paari Gopalakrishnan, MD, MBA

Brings more than two decades of clinical and executive leadership experience and is known for his commitment to transparency, accountability, and compassion. He comes to GBMC after serving as President and Chief Operating Officer of Kent Hospital, a 359-bed community teaching hospital in Warwick, Rhode Island, within Care New England Health System. To read Dr. Gopalakrishnan’s full bio, visit gbmc.org/leadership.

Dr. Gopalakrishnan with family

BETTER TOGETHER: OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM'S PROMISE TO YOU

We Will Relentlessly Pursue Quality and Safety 

  • We pledge to relentlessly improve quality and live a Zero Harm mindset.
  • We pledge to make GBMC HealthCare one of the safest places to work.

We Will Show Up and Listen with Intention 

  • We pledge to be approachable, present, and visible across units, shifts, and locations.
  • We pledge to truly listen and act on your feedback to shape decisions together.

We Will Communicate Honestly and Transparently 

  • We pledge to communicate more proactively and clearly about decisions and changes.
  • We pledge to face our financial realities with honesty and resolve, making disciplined decisions that sustain our mission.

We Will Lead with Trust, Respect, and Dignity 

  • We pledge to champion a culture of mutual trust and respect.
  • We pledge to treat you with the kindness, dignity, and respect you deserve.

We Will Hold Ourselves Accountable and Empower You 

  • We pledge to apply one standard of accountability for everyone, including ourselves.
  • We pledge to empower you to act when you see things that must be addressed.
  • We pledge to make GBMC HealthCare a great place to work.

GBMC HealthCare Leadership

“Alone we can do so little; together, we can do so much.” — Helen Keller