Gabe Charbonneau

Gabe Charbonneau

Gabe Charbonneau is a rural family physician, technology entrepreneur, and nationally recognized advocate for physician well-being. As a co-founder of Medicine Forward, he has been instrumental in shaping the organization’s vision of empowering healthcare leaders to protect and strengthen the patient-physician relationship.

Role in Medicine Forward

Gabe Charbonneau was a founding force behind Medicine Forward, establishing its mission and culture alongside Dr. Eric Topol. His contributions include:

• Founding Visionary: Gabe co-created Medicine Forward as a nonprofit to unite physicians and healthcare advocates in driving positive systemic change.
• #FightBurnout Movement: Brought his global physician well-being advocacy into Medicine Forward, elevating awareness of clinician burnout and championing solutions.
• Advisor and Mentor: While transitioning from executive responsibilities, Gabe continues to serve as an advisor, offering strategic guidance and thought leadership.
• Innovation Champion: Drew on his experience as a tech entrepreneur to help Medicine Forward explore sustainable, forward-thinking approaches to healthcare reform.
• Current Role: Gabe is a Co-Founder and Advisor at Medicine Forward, providing ongoing leadership, mentorship, and vision to support the organization’s long-term growth and impact.

Background and Advocacy

Outside of Medicine Forward, Gabe has established himself as a leader at the intersection of clinical practice, technology, and physician well-being:

• Family Physician: Practicing in Stevensville, Montana, Gabe provides comprehensive care in a rural setting, embodying the patient-centered principles Medicine Forward advocates.

• Tech Entrepreneur: Co-founder of Fluent Systems, an EHR automation company focused on reducing administrative burden for clinicians.

• Faculty Leadership: Serves as EHR Faculty with Practicing Excellence, teaching effective workflows and strategies to help physicians thrive.
• Advisor in AI Innovation: Advised medical scribe technology companies including Tenor and Saykara, helping shape the integration of AI into healthcare.
• #FightBurnout Founder: Launched FightBurnout.org and the #FightBurnout movement, raising national awareness of physician burnout and creating resources for systemic change.
• Wellbeing-First Fellow: Part-time Fellow at Orchid Health, advancing models of care that put physician and patient well-being at the center.

Speaking and Thought Leadership

Gabe is a frequent voice in the conversation on healthcare reform, digital health, and clinician well-being. His talks and writing emphasize:

• The urgency of addressing physician burnout as a systemic—not individual—problem.
• The importance of re-centering healthcare around the patient-physician relationship.
• Harnessing technology responsibly to support, not burden, clinicians.

External Links

• FightBurnout.org : https://fightburnout.org/
• Gabe Charbonneau on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabecharbonneau
• Orchid Health : https://www.orchidhealth.org/

Gabe Charbonneau continues to advance physician well-being and healthcare innovation through his work as a Wellbeing-First Fellow at Orchid Health, embodying the mission to create a system where both clinicians and patients can truly thrive.