12/05/2025
Summit Pacific Medical Center to Be Featured in a National Documentary Series “All Access with Andy Garcia”
Summit Pacific Medical Center (SPMC) will be prominently featured in an episode of the national documentary series All Access with host Andy Garcia. The segment shines a spotlight on how SPMC is transforming healthcare delivery—and inviting the nation to rethink how care is provided in the United States.
In a healthcare environment where the U.S. spends more per person than any peer nation yet continues to lag in outcomes—shorter life expectancy, higher infant mortality, and rising chronic disease rates—a bold shift is underway. According to a 2021 study by The Commonwealth Fund, the U.S. ranked last in healthcare outcomes among developed nations. The reasons: a system built for reactive, episodic care; steep administrative burdens; and disjointed coordination among providers.
Summit Pacific Medical Center is providing a fresh answer. At the heart of its transformation is the Wellness Center, an integrated hub combining primary care, fitness, nutrition services, community education, and preventive screenings under one roof. This model shifts the emphasis from treating illness to maintaining health—showing that long-term, sustainable value is possible in rural settings.
Innovative programs at SPMC include:
• Summit Care: A team-based model for high-risk patients, offering lifestyle coaching, care coordination, and proactive intervention.
• Integration of behavioral health, low-barrier substance-use treatment, telehealth services, and youth-collaborative partnerships to address the full spectrum of health and wellness.
• Food as Medicine: Medically tailored meal kits, cooking classes, and dietitian-led coaching for patients with chronic conditions.
• A workforce development pipeline including apprenticeship and residency programs designed to bring and keep talent in rural communities.
“Our message is simple,” said Josh Martin, Summit Pacific CEO. “Healthcare should help you stay and live well – not just fix you when you’re sick or broken. When prevention, mental health, and medical care work together, people live healthier lives and communities become stronger.”
As the nation grapples with how to bend the cost curve and improve health outcomes, Summit Pacific’s model offers a blueprint. By prioritizing investment in primary care, engaging communities as active partners in health, and aligning delivery around value instead of volume, rural hospitals can not only survive – they can thrive.
The All Access with Andy Garcia episode featuring Summit Pacific is scheduled to air in the Spring of 2026, with filming taking place in early December of 2025. Viewers will get an inside look at how this rural health system is navigating change, innovating boldly, and rewriting what good care looks like. A companion landing page on SPMC’s website will host the segment, supplementary content, and pathways for engagement: whether you’re a patient, health professional, or community partner.
About All Access with Andy Garcia
All Access with Andy Garcia is a documentary series that explores leading trends and innovations across industries with host actor and producer Andy Garcia. Each episode highlights organizations that are reshaping what is possible.
For more information and to sign up to be alerted when the presentation is released, visit: https://summitpacificmedicalcenter.org/all-access/
