With nearly four decades of experience as Tingvoll’s kommuneoverlege and family physician, Bjarne Storset has combined medical leadership, clinical practice, and innovation to strengthen healthcare delivery in rural Norway. As one of the first doctors in Møre og Romsdal to implement electronic patient journal systems in 1989, he helped set a new standard for digitalization in primary care, ensuring better continuity and safety for patients long before it became the norm.

Throughout his career, Bjarne has overseen public health initiatives, guided local healthcare policy, and provided trusted long-term care to generations of patients. His work reflects a rare balance of clinical excellence and administrative leadership, where modernization of healthcare services has always been matched with a strong commitment to accessibility and patient-centered treatment.

In addition to his medical leadership, he has been a central figure in strengthening collaboration between healthcare institutions, municipalities, and patients, with a focus on making health services both sustainable and future-oriented. His retirement in 2025 marked the conclusion of an extraordinary chapter in Tingvoll’s healthcare history, leaving a legacy of innovation, compassion, and community trust.