Her appointment went into effect Jan. 10, according to a SurgeryPartners news release. Dr. Forese has more than 40 years of experience in healthcare leadership and most recently served as executive vice president and COO for NewYork-Presbyterian in New York City.
She is active in multiple healthcare organizations including the NIH Clinical Research Hospital board, the Shubert Organization and the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation.
Dr. Forese, an orthopedic surgeon, earned her medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons in New York City and a master’s degree in health services management from the Columbia School of Public Health.
“Surgery Partners is incredibly well-positioned to support surgeons in establishing high quality, exceptional value ambulatory surgical centers while providing meaningful savings for patients and payors,” Dr. Forese said in the release. “As an orthopedic surgeon and healthcare executive, Surgery Partners is a perfect match with my areas of interest and my desire to positively impact our healthcare system.”
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