Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Michael McGarry, Chair of the Board of Directors at Tahoe Forest Health System
Jul 27, 2025
Michael McGarry, Chair of the Board of Directors at Tahoe Forest Health System, brings over 25 years of healthcare experience rooted in engineering and innovation. He delves into the pressing issues of clinician burnout and rising care costs, while sharing his insights on transformative leadership. The conversation highlights unique challenges faced by healthcare providers in resort towns, including housing shortages, and discusses innovative community engagement initiatives aimed at enhancing wellness beyond traditional illness treatment.
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Unique Resort Healthcare Setting
- Tahoe Forest Health System is uniquely positioned as a "resort healthcare" provider serving California and Nevada communities.
- Its affluent, healthy population and payer mix offer a different operating environment than typical rural health systems.
Housing Challenges in Resort Healthcare
- Housing is a critical challenge for healthcare teams in resort areas with high costs and limited availability.
- Tahoe Forest uses multi-state operations and remote working to help mitigate local housing shortages for staff.
Collaboration and Community Focus
- Health systems show growing willingness to collaborate post-COVID, breaking historical silos for community benefit.
- Rethinking a health system's role to engage community health daily extends beyond just reimbursed medical care.