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'''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.