About Us
About Us
Established in 1999, St. Mary’s PHO is a joint venture between 3 affiliated hospitals; St. Mary’s of Saginaw, St. Mary’s of Standish, and St. Joseph Health System in Tawas and East Michigan Physicians Organization (EMPO) which represents the physician clinical arm of the PHO. Within the PHO are employed and aligned independent physicians who participate in joint hospital and physician contracting; and align economic incentives for improvements in cost, quality, and efficiency by establishing common care delivery models and shared information infrastructure.
Making a Difference
Governance Structure
St. Mary’s PHO is represented by organizational leaders comprised of physician and hospital representatives. Listed below are the guiding committees which provide oversight to PHO operations.
- Board of Managers
- Credentialing Committee
- Finance and Contracting Committee
- Financial Oversight Committee
- Performance Oversight Committee
- East Michigan Physician Organization (EMPO) Board of Managers
Patrick Botz, DO
Medical Director, St. Mary’s PHO
Brent Boggess, MD
Elizabeth Marshall, MD
President & Associate Medical Director, St. Mary’s PHO
Mission Statement
The mission of St. Mary’s Physician Hospital Organization is to deliver excellence in patient-centered care for our patients that reflects our faith-based values, is high-quality and cost effective. We will deliver innovative care delivery solutions across the continuum of care. We are stewards of sound fiscal responsibility and develop capabilities to take and manage financial and performance risk for covered populations.