Mr. Charmel is president and CEO of rural health system Griffin Health, transforming it into a leader in person-centered care. He led the 160-bed Griffin Hospital, the system’s flagship, in dramatically reducing patient wait times in the wound healing center, in maintaining exceptional outcomes and in receiving gold certification for excellence in person-centered care from Planetree International. Mr. Charmel also champions community wellness, spearheading initiatives to address social determinants of health including food access, housing and economic stability. As chairman of Planetree, he supports over 800 care sites globally in their pursuit of patient empowerment and humanistic care. He also chairs the Value Care Alliance of Connecticut, promoting collaborative, efficient, high-quality healthcare statewide. He is also a published author and decorated industry leader in rural and community health.
