Our Policy on Care Staying connected to Washington SJRMC President and CEO Al Gutierrez has been an active leader in talking to our federally elected officials. He has traveled to Washington, D.C., for face-to-face discussions. And he works closely with our partners at Trinity Health to understand, respond to, and influence healthcare proposals. As Gutierrez says, “Collectively with Trinity Health representation in Washington, we work to interpret the rules and regulations governing how policies will be enacted. Then we give public comment on those policies. When we have concerns, we engage in direct dialogue with elected officials to give them feedback.” Together, we work to protect the key interests of our community as a whole, the patients we serve, and the physicians in our system so we can sustain our level of exceptional care for all.
Prioritizing value While the effects of changing healthcare policies are not fully known, Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center is already taking action. Because we know that value — the quality of care we provide — is the most important factor. That’s why we:
• Make ongoing cost reductions • Focus on coordinated care for seamless, holistic patient experiences • Leverage technology to continually raise the standard of local care • Collaborate with our physicians and clinical staff to create a stronger healthcare future for the region
As a result, we will continue to improve outcomes and to advocate for those we serve. We’re doing it today. And we’ll continue in the months and years ahead, because we’re called to be better.
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