Chamber President Laurie White recently spoke with Michael Wagner, MD, Care New England’s newest President and CEO who assumed the role on December 1, 2022.

Laurie and Dr. Wagner discussed the latest healthcare trends in terms of providing value, quality and equity in patient care. They explored different approaches to healthcare delivery as well as the broader healthcare environment in Rhode Island, including opportunities for more bio medical research collaboration across the state.
 

 

Dr. Wagner most recently served as Chief Physician Executive for Tufts Medicine, a $2.2B leading integrated health system. During 2019, Dr. Wagner was Interim CEO for Wellforce (now Tufts Medicine), a system recognized for its high quality, lower cost value position and its commitment to keeping care in the community.

Before that, Dr. Wagner served as President and CEO of Tufts Medical Center, the academic medical center of Tufts Medicine and the principal teaching hospital for Tufts University School of Medicine.