Updated on Jul. 18, 2024
Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer David Kim, M.D., MemorialCare Medical Foundation, encompassing MemorialCare Medical Group and the IPA Greater Newport Physicians, has undergone significant improvements, growth, and strategic restructuring. These changes, strategically designed to enhance patient workflows, facilitate strategic expansions, and restructure financial programs and infrastructure, instill optimism in the future of MemorialCare Medical Group. This ensures a better value-based care model, reassuring our patients that they will receive the right care at the right time for a fair and equitable price.
With the ever-shifting healthcare landscape, we needed to re-focus on our mission while stabilizing our business to be here for the community long term and still deliver on quality and innovative care, while we work with the team to enhance our processes to deliver a better care delivery system, we’re also recruiting leaders with a similar mindset: future, integrity, strategy, and trust.
Dr. David Kim, chief executive officer
of MemorialCare Medical Foundation
Dr. Michael Marshall, a seasoned healthcare professional with three decades of management experience, has recently joined MemorialCare Medical Foundation as the new chief medical officer. His track record of enhancing clinical, operational, and financial performance speaks volumes about his exceptional abilities.
Dr. Marshall expressed his enthusiasm, noting, "Joining MemorialCare is an exciting opportunity to continue my mission of improving patient care through collaboration and innovation. I look forward to working with our dedicated team to achieve outstanding medical outcomes."
In his role, Dr. Marshall will provide executive clinical leadership, fostering alignment and integration among MemorialCare’s physicians and providers helping deliver outstanding medical care and management services.
Additionally, Dr. Ken Wilkens, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, joined MemorialCare Medical Group as the new senior medical director for specialty care. Dr. Wilkens will drive impactful changes across MemorialCare’s specialty care services, ensuring seamless integration and alignment between primary and specialty care.
Dr. Wilkens shared his vision, saying, "I am excited to join MemorialCare and work alongside such a talented team. Together, we will enhance our specialty services and ensure our patients receive the highest quality care."
He will also align MemorialCare’s specialty services with their Centers of Excellence, including the MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute and MemorialCare Cancer Institute, providing robust support to the hospitals in the system. Working alongside him, Tanya Dansky, M.D., senior medical director of MemorialCare Medical Group, will continue in her role as senior medical director for primary care, collaborating closely with Dr. Wilkens to maintain continuity of care across MemorialCare Medical Group’s extensive network.
MemorialCare Medical Group has seen other notable leadership changes. The group aligned Ashley Mercado to the new position of vice president of value-based care, and Jessica Kwon was promoted to vice president of population health – playing a crucial role in developing and implementing strategies to improve patient outcomes.
“By bringing in leaders with a wealth of experience and innovative thinking, we are better equipped to meet the evolving needs of our patients and community,” says Annamarie Jones, chief operating officer, MemorialCare Medical Center Foundation. “These leadership additions are a testament to our commitment to operational excellence and high-quality care."
