Surgery Partners, Inc. Names Laura L. Forese, MD to Board of Directors
Surgery Partners (NASDAQ:SGRY) has appointed Dr. Laura L. Forese as an independent director to its Board of Directors, effective January 10, 2025, expanding the board to eleven members. Dr. Forese brings over 40 years of healthcare experience, most recently serving as executive vice president and chief operating officer at New York-Presbyterian, overseeing 10 hospital campuses, 200 medical facilities, and 45,000+ employees.
As an orthopedic surgeon with extensive healthcare administration experience, Dr. Forese previously established the New York-Presbyterian Medical Groups, focusing on standardizing practices and expanding regional presence. She holds leadership positions in various healthcare organizations, including chair emerita of the NIH Clinical Research Hospital board and serves on multiple corporate boards. Dr. Forese earned her medical degree from Columbia University and a masters in health services management, along with a bachelor's in civil engineering from Princeton University.
Surgery Partners (NASDAQ:SGRY) ha nominato la Dr.ssa Laura L. Forese come direttrice indipendente del suo Consiglio di Amministrazione, a partire dal 10 gennaio 2025, ampliando il consiglio a undici membri. La Dr.ssa Forese porta con sé oltre 40 anni di esperienza nel settore sanitario, avendo ricoperto più recentemente il ruolo di vicepresidente esecutivo e direttore operativo presso il New York-Presbyterian, supervisionando 10 campus ospedalieri, 200 strutture mediche e oltre 45.000 dipendenti.
In qualità di chirurga ortopedica con una vasta esperienza nella gestione sanitaria, la Dr.ssa Forese ha precedentemente fondato i New York-Presbyterian Medical Groups, concentrandosi sulla standardizzazione delle pratiche e sull’espansione della presenza regionale. Ricopre posizioni di leadership in diverse organizzazioni sanitarie, tra cui presidente emerito del consiglio dell'ospedale di ricerca clinica NIH e serve in vari consigli aziendali. La Dr.ssa Forese ha conseguito la laurea in medicina presso la Columbia University e un master in gestione dei servizi sanitari, insieme a una laurea in ingegneria civile presso la Princeton University.
Surgery Partners (NASDAQ:SGRY) ha nombrado a la Dra. Laura L. Forese como directora independiente de su Junta Directiva, con efecto el 10 de enero de 2025, ampliando la junta a once miembros. La Dra. Forese aporta más de 40 años de experiencia en el sector de la salud, habiendo desempeñado recientemente el cargo de vicepresidenta ejecutiva y directora de operaciones en New York-Presbyterian, supervisando 10 campus hospitalarios, 200 instalaciones médicas y más de 45,000 empleados.
Como cirujana ortopédica con amplia experiencia en administración sanitaria, la Dra. Forese estableció anteriormente los New York-Presbyterian Medical Groups, centrándose en estandarizar prácticas y expandir la presencia regional. Ocupa cargos de liderazgo en varias organizaciones de salud, incluyendo presidenta emerita de la junta del hospital de investigación clínica del NIH y forma parte de múltiples juntas corporativas. La Dra. Forese obtuvo su título de medicina en la Universidad de Columbia y un máster en gestión de servicios de salud, junto con una licenciatura en ingeniería civil de la Universidad de Princeton.
Surgery Partners (NASDAQ:SGRY)는 2025년 1월 10일부터 이사회의 독립 이사로 드. 로라 L. 포레스를 임명하며 이사회를 11명으로 확대했습니다. 포레스 박사는 최근 뉴욕 프레스비테리안 병원에서 부사장 겸 COO로 재직하며 10개 병원 캠퍼스, 200개 의료 시설, 45,000명 이상의 직원을 관리한 40년 이상의 의료 경험을 가지고 있습니다.
광범위한 의료 관리 경험을 지닌 관절외과 의사인 포레스 박사는 이전에 뉴욕 프레스비테리안 의료 그룹을 설립하며 관행을 표준화하고 지역적 존재감을 확장하는 데 주력했습니다. 그녀는 NIH 임상 연구 병원 이사회 의장과 여러 기업 이사회에서 여러 리더십 직책을 맡고 있습니다. 포레스 박사는 컬럼비아 대학교에서 의학 학위를, 프린스턴 대학교에서 토목 공학 학사 및 건강 서비스 관리 석사 학위를 취득했습니다.
Surgery Partners (NASDAQ:SGRY) a nommé Dr. Laura L. Forese en tant qu'administratrice indépendante de son Conseil d'administration, à compter du 10 janvier 2025, élargissant le conseil à onze membres. Dr. Forese apporte plus de 40 ans d'expérience dans le domaine de la santé, ayant récemment occupé le poste de vice-présidente exécutive et directrice des opérations à New York-Presbyterian, supervisant 10 campus hospitaliers, 200 établissements médicaux et plus de 45 000 employés.
En tant que chirurgienne orthopédique avec une vaste expérience de la gestion sanitaire, Dr. Forese a précédemment établi les New York-Presbyterian Medical Groups, se concentrant sur la standardisation des pratiques et l'expansion de la présence régionale. Elle occupe des postes de direction au sein de diverses organisations de santé, y compris présidente émérite du conseil de l’hôpital de recherche clinique des NIH et siège dans plusieurs conseils d'administration d'entreprises. Dr. Forese a obtenu son diplôme de médecine à la Columbia University et un master en gestion des services de santé, ainsi qu'une licence en génie civil à la Princeton University.
Surgery Partners (NASDAQ:SGRY) hat Dr. Laura L. Forese als unabhängige Direktorin in den Vorstand berufen, mit Wirkung zum 10. Januar 2025, womit der Vorstand auf elf Mitglieder erweitert wird. Dr. Forese bringt über 40 Jahre Erfahrung im Gesundheitswesen mit, zuletzt als Executive Vice President und Chief Operating Officer am New York-Presbyterian, wo sie 10 Krankenhausstandorte, 200 medizinische Einrichtungen und über 45.000 Mitarbeiter leitete.
Als orthopädische Chirurgin mit umfangreicher Erfahrung in der Gesundheitsverwaltung gründete Dr. Forese zuvor die New York-Presbyterian Medical Groups, um Praktiken zu standardisieren und die regionale Präsenz auszubauen. Sie bekleidet Führungspositionen in verschiedenen Gesundheitsorganisationen, darunter die Vorsitzende emerita des NIH Clinical Research Hospital Boards und sitzt in mehreren Unternehmensvorständen. Dr. Forese hat ihr Medizinstudium an der Columbia University und einen Master in Gesundheitsmanagement sowie einen Bachelor in Bauingenieurwesen an der Princeton University abgeschlossen.
- Addition of experienced healthcare executive with 40+ years of industry expertise
- Strategic appointment of an orthopedic surgeon to support surgical case growth
- Expansion of board expertise in healthcare operations and patient care efficiency
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BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Jan. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Surgery Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGRY) (“Surgery Partners” or the “Company”) today announced that Dr. Laura L. Forese has been appointed to serve as an independent director on its Board of Directors. Dr. Forese’s appointment, which is effective January 10, 2025, will increase the size of Surgery Partners’ Board to eleven members.
Dr. Forese joins the Surgery Partners Board with extensive healthcare experience. Her career in healthcare administration spans over 40 years, most recently serving as an executive vice president and chief operating officer for New York-Presbyterian, one of the nation's most comprehensive, integrated academic healthcare systems, including 10 hospital campuses, approximately 200 primary and specialty care clinics and medical groups, and more than 45,000 employees and affiliated physicians. Prior to that, Dr. Forese held other executive and management positions in the New York-Presbyterian organization with a focus on patient safety, efficiency, and transformation. Under Dr. Forese's leadership, the New York-Presbyterian Medical Groups was established to expand the organization's regional footprint and standardize financial, operational, and clinical practices to ensure that patients received the same exceptional standard of care throughout the healthcare system.
Active in multiple healthcare and civic organizations, Dr. Forese is chair emerita of the NIH Clinical Research Hospital board and trustee emerita of Princeton University. Currently, she serves as a board director of the Shubert Organization, a trustee of the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, and director of Nereid Therapeutics and Veuu Inc. From 2015 to 2021, Dr. Forese was a director of Cantel Medical Corp until it was acquired by another public healthcare company.
Dr. Forese is an orthopedic surgeon. She obtained her medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and a masters degree in health services management from the Columbia University School of Public Health. Dr. Forese received a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and operations research from Princeton University, where she graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa.
“We are excited to add Dr. Forese's unique experience and insights to our Board,” said Wayne DeVeydt, Chairman of Surgery Partners’ Board of Directors. “As a well-respected orthopedic surgeon and healthcare services executive, Laura will bring first-hand knowledge to inform our continued, rapid short-stay surgical case growth as well as deep expertise and passion for ensuring high quality, efficient operations.”
“I am thrilled to join Surgery Partners at a time of continued evolution in surgical care,” added Dr. Forese. “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. 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.”
About Surgery Partners
Headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, Surgery Partners is a leading healthcare services company with a differentiated outpatient delivery model focused on providing high quality, cost effective solutions for surgical and related ancillary care in support of both patients and physicians. Founded in 2004, Surgery Partners is one of the largest and fastest growing surgical services businesses in the country, with more than 200 locations in 33 states, including ambulatory surgery centers, surgical hospitals, multi-specialty physician practices and urgent care facilities. For additional information, visit www.surgerypartners.com.
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