Former Community Health Network executive joins VillageMD

Amanda Furr, MD, has been appointed national medical director of Chicago-based VillageMD.

Advertisement

Prior to her appointment, Dr. Furr was a physician executive at Community Health Network in Indianapolis where she led 400 providers at more than 100 care locations, according to a May 10 press release. At VillageMD she will focus on ensuring patients receive consistent care that is patient-centered. 

“I’m thrilled Dr. Furr has joined our Village team and we’re already seeing the immediate impact she’s having with our physicians and our community,” Clive Fields, MD, co-founder and chief medical officer of VillageMD, said in the release. “We believe that healthcare should be personal, coordinated, and accessible and Dr. Furr’s experience is aligned with our vision. We look forward to seeing the work she’ll accomplish with the team in the Midwest region.”

At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.

Advertisement

Next Up in Disruptors

  • As OpenAI continues to push into healthcare, it is seeking talent to support those efforts. The tech giant has made…

  • Amazon is looking for healthcare AI and cybersecurity specialists and a leader to head provider partnerships for Amazon Pharmacy. Here…

  • Several startups with a footprint in healthcare made CNBC’s annual Disruptor 50 rankings May 19, with one AI giant surpassing…

Advertisement

Comments are closed.