VillageMD announced William “Rusty” Chavey, II, MD, will join the organization as the chief medical officer of the Michigan region. In this position, Dr. Chavey will be responsible for helping Village Medical clinicians deliver high-quality care that is patient-centered and delivers consistent health outcomes.
“At Village, we’re continuing to grow, adding talented, high-caliber leaders to our team which is why I am excited to welcome Dr. Chavey. He’s highly regarded in Michigan with patients and peers alike,” said David Hatfield, D.O., chief physician executive of Village Medical. “We will continue to drive our mission forward, delivering the personal, coordinated, and accessible care our patients deserve. I look forward to seeing the positive impact Dr. Chavey will have on our physicians and the Michigan community.”
Prior to Village Medical, Dr. Chavey held physician leadership positions for more than 20 years at the University of Michigan Medical School. During that time, he also founded Emmaus Health, in Ann Arbor, Mich., to create and extend a model for Catholic outpatient primary care across the country.
“Transforming the way primary care is delivered in the United States is a vision I have been aligned with throughout my career and one of the many reasons why I am thrilled to be joining Village,” said Dr. Chavey. “Patients deserve high-quality, accessible care where they live and work in the community. I look forward to helping us grow in Michigan and beyond.”
SOURCE: BusinessWire