How do you describe your managerial philosophy or approach? My managerial approach is grounded in a participative model, I believe one has to be in the game to play the game. As a team member, each has a valuable position important to the mission, goals and outcomes of any organization. My expectation is that if you have been selected for the team it’s because you are viewed as capable of adding value in the form of ideas, work ethic and commitment to the organization. What type of skill set do you possess which makes you an effective leader? Practiced emotional intelligence and skillful listening combined with conscientious framing of communication to fit the situation, which I believe to be essential skills needed to be an effective leader. How can the healthcare industry in the region be improved? Continue to transition from a supply driven, fee-forservice, physician-centric system to a value-based, patient-centered, integrated practice model that is organized around patient need. What do you do for fun? I enjoy all outdoor activities, skiing being my winter passion sport and kayaking my summertime fun activity. Reading and cooking are favorite indoor activities. I enjoy laughing and having fun with family and friends on a routine basis.
Eric Yoss, MD
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Senior vice president of quality at the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) With the organization since the early 1990s Career Highlights: Has served on the St. Elizabeth Medical Center (SEMC) medical staff since the early 1990s, including as its president and secretary/ treasurer. Has been associated with Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates of New Hartford since 1988 and has served as medical director of respiratory care and the intensive care unit at SEMC and as medical director of critical care services at Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare (FSLH). Education: Medical degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY; internship / residency and fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. Current affiliations: Board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary diseases and critical care medicine. Member of the Society of Critical Care Medicine and a fellow in the American College of Chest Physicians.