Congratulations to James (Jim) Bergman MD, of Group Health’s Factoria Medical Center for receiving the honor as the Outstanding Health Care Professional from Seattle Business Magazine at the event last night.
Dr. Bergman is instrumental in implementing a new way for doctors to practice medicine, called the medical home. He was the first physician to practice at Factoria in 1988 and over the years he’s been a key figure in Group Health going from paper and pencil, to keystrokes and e-mailing patients.
Dr. Bergman was in good company, past Group Health CEO and Trustee, Aubrey Davis was also honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his commitment to shaping health care in our region and nation.
Davis, 92, was one of the founders of a new approach to health care in 1947, called the Group Health Cooperative. He was the 239th member to join and then served 32 years on the Board of Trustees, including eight terms as chair. In 1988, at age 70, he became Group Health’s president and CEO.
Throughout the years Davis has been known as a health care reformer, a community leader, and mentor.
Group Health Board of Trustee Bobbie Berkowitz, RN, was also honored as a runner up for the Outstanding Health Care Professional.
