After 3 No-confidence Votes, Central Maine Healthcare Says It Will ‘carefully Consider’ Medical Staff’s Message

LEWISTON — Central Maine Healthcare CEO Jeff Brickman and board chairwoman Deborah Dunlap Avasthi issued a joint statement Tuesday, a day after medical staff at Central Maine Medical Center became the third group to vote no confidence in Brickman. Jeff Brickman In it they acknowledged staff members’ frustrations and concerns with the system, but they pointed out that not everyone at the meeting voted against the CEO. “Importantly, it reflects a divided medical staff and speaks directly to the importance of communication and collaboration between senior leadership and our medical staff on how best to move CMH forward,” the statement read. “We have a deep respect and appreciation for the many contributions of our medical staff and will carefully consider this feedback as we work through next steps.” A spokeswoman for the hospital system declined to say what those next steps will be. Related Central Maine Medical Center staff votes no confidence in parent company’s CEO Staff at CMMC in Lewiston, one of the largest hospitals in the state, issued their no-confidence vote Monday evening.