President's Message

December 14, 2007

I am happy to be part of this wonderful organization. We are a diverse group ranging from national, publicly traded companies to small "mom & pop" providers. In the course of our business we compete directly but as members of Big Sky AMES, we come together for a single purpose, preserving our ability to serve our patients.

The rising cost of health care in America is a national crisis. Consequently, our industry has undergone enormous changes in the past decade. We have met those challenges while continuing to provide exemplary care to our patients. Undoubtedly, there is more rough road ahead but the needs of our patients remain, unchanged. Despite politicians using the media to paint us in a negative light, we will endure and continue to do what is decent and right with the utmost compassion.

Through honesty, integrity and dedication, Big Sky AMES has an opportunity to shape the changes ahead. Instead of being the the "pot of gold" for every politician who wants money for new spending, we will prove our value to Montana, Idaho and America.

Bob Sherman, President