b'CONCORD HOSPITAL HEALTH SYSTEM | Financial Independence Medical Staff Charitable CommitmentUnderstanding that the charitable care CHHS provides asThis pledge is a testament to the deep commitment an organization comes from a mission-directed outlookof our medical professionals to the well-being of our is fundamental to its medical staffs contributions to thatpatients and the communities served, Salis says.mission, explains Jason Mangiardi, MD. By investing in these critical healthcare initiatives,we are ensuring that CHHS continues to meet theThats an important feature for all of us, says Mangiardi,most pressing healthcare needs of our community.associate medical director of Concord HospitalOtolaryngology and president of the Concord Hospital - The funds pledged by the medical staff will, in part,Franklin and Laconia Integrated Medical Staff. We allhelp to provide better visibility directly to the carewent into medicine to help. provided by CHHS, and also help to increase participation in local fundraising events. The gift will also enhance Mangiardi, along with Concord Hospital Medical Staffhealthcare services, improve patient outcomes, and President Ari Salis, MD, was instrumental in collectingfoster innovation throughout the health system. The $185,000 in pledges from medical colleagues in money will be strategically allocated to the priorities Concord, Franklin, and Laconia$37,000 per year in the comprehensive campaign, including The Family over the next five yearstoward the priorities of thePlace, Skilled and Restorative Care, Payson CenterConcord Hospital Trust. The investment will align withfor Cancer Care, emergency care, and behavioralthe health systems comprehensive $20-$25 millionhealth services.fundraising campaign over the next five years.Part of the goal in having a donation from the medical The medical staff has always supported the initiatives staff is to help us better understand what the Trust of the health system. But what makes this years financialdoes, Mangiardi explains. Connecting the Trust with pledge different is that it represents the first time thethe providers is important, because seeing the good group has collectively supported the Trust through work of the Trust helps providers recognize that mission. structured giving. This unified approach represents aA direct benefit is also the ability to continue functioning joint commitment to philanthropy from the providersas an organization that can focus on quality andcharged with caring for the patients in their community. compassionate care, without worrying about profit.62'