The segment shines a spotlight on how SPMC is transforming healthcare delivery and inviting the nation to rethink how care is provided in the United States.
Amid high costs and poorer outcomes compared to peer nations, SPMC is advancing a proactive, value-driven model centered on prevention and whole-person care. Its Wellness Center integrates primary care, fitness, nutrition and community education, shifting the focus from illness treatment to lifelong health.
Innovative programs at SPMC include:
- Summit Care: A team-based model for high-risk patients, offering lifestyle coaching, care coordination, and proactive intervention.
- Integration of behavioral health, low-barrier substance-use treatment, telehealth services, and youth-collaborative partnerships to address the full spectrum of health and wellness.
- Food as Medicine: Medically tailored meal kits, cooking classes, and dietitian-led coaching for patients with chronic conditions.
- A workforce development pipeline including apprenticeship and residency programs designed to bring and keep talent in rural communities.
“Our message is simple,” said CEO Josh Martin. “Healthcare should help you stay well.”
SPMC’s approach demonstrates how rural systems can improve outcomes and thrive, offering a compelling blueprint for the future of healthcare nationwide.
The episode is now available to view on the Summit Pacific website. Viewers can take an inside look at how Summit Pacific is navigating change, driving innovation and redefining what quality healthcare looks like. (Kelly Akers)