Healthcare has advanced for centuries, with medical professionals evolving their understanding of wellness to include not only physical health, but also mental and emotional wellbeing. Emerging research highlights the intersection of social determinants of health and gaps in patient care, calling for a medical focus on full person healing rather than targeting only isolated patient concerns. GMP Network is committed to providing comprehensive support for its partner physicians to ensure that patients receive top-notch care from multidisciplinary care teams to assess and address long-term needs.

Public health refers to not only a community’s access to medical care, but also a vast array of social determinants like mental health, housing, education, etc. that all impact a patient’s ability to live a healthy life. Therefore, meeting a patient's health needs often requires not just medical treatment, but also connecting to community resources and agencies that support a person who may be experiencing other life events adversely affecting their health.

In a healthcare environment, this involves facilitating a multidisciplinary care team made up of not only physicians and their direct staff, but also potentially social workers, community health workers (CHWs), care coordinators, or mental health therapists. By forming these strategic partnerships with local organizations and agencies, healthcare providers can better address the full scope of a patient's needs - physically, mentally, and emotionally.

GMP Network’s Provider-Delivered Care Management (PDCM) program focuses on this team-centered approach to healthcare, empowering physicians to provide personalized oversight over their patient’s treatment plan while also incorporating the multifaceted expertise and skills of other professionals. This collaborative and holistic model leads to better patient outcomes as their health is supported from all angles, leading to improved quality of life and a more interconnected community able to uplift neighbors in need.

Partnering with GMP Network is an investment in healthier patients and stronger communities through active collaborations with local resources and personalized care plans.  This team approach transforms healthcare delivery in Macomb County and beyond, building stronger ties between physicians and community organizations to identify service gaps and share resources to provide comprehensive patient care.