Dr. YOUSUF J. AHMAD

DR.P.H., MHSA, MBA, FACHE

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Dr. YOUSUF J. AHMAD
DR.P.H., MHSA, MBA, FACHE

Dr. Yousuf J. Ahmad is the President and CEO of AssureCare and was the former President and CEO of Mercy Health in Cincinnati, a division of Catholic Health Partner (CHP). Prior to this role, he was the Senior Vice President and Chief Network Transformation Officer for the Central Division of CHP.

He has the responsibility to transform the delivery and implementation of primary and specialty care throughout the Central Division including physician offices, hospitals, home health, long-term care, and other services.

Dr. Ahmad also lead the Mercy Health market in preparing for healthcare reform initiatives including the development and execution of the region’s first and only Accountable Care Organization (ACO), the advancement of its Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) project, and Population Health Management. He provides executive oversight over key services lines and Mercy Health Physicians and serves on its Advisory Board.

He joined CHP in 2004 as Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer (CIO) for its Southwest Ohio region, Mercy Health Partners. Shortly thereafter, he assumed the roles of Divisional Senior Vice President for the Cincinnati and Springfield markets of CHP and President of Mercy Health Physicians. He has extensive experience in the areas of managed care, multi-specialty group practice, hospitals, and integrated delivery health system.

Dr. Ahmad is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), a Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE) in the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE) an active member of the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME), and American Public Health Association (APHA).

Dr. Ahmad holds a Doctorate in Public Health from the University of Kentucky, a Masters of Health Administration and a Masters of Business Administration from Xavier University.

Experiences




Senior Vice President of System Development

Assurecare
January 2015 – Present

President & CEO

Mercy Health
June 2013 – December 2014

President of Mercy Health Select (ACO)

Mercy Health
June 2011 – June 2013

Chief Transformation

Mercy Health
April 2011 – May 2013


Adjunct Professor

Xavier University
2011 - 2004

President of Mercy Health Physicians

Mercy Health
April 2008 – April 2011

Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer

Mercy Health Partners
April 2004 – April 2009

Senior Vice President of Strategy & Chief Information Officer

Group Health Associates
1999 – 2004

Software Engineer/Project Manager

Humana
1996 – 1999





Honor Awards




Alumnus of The Year

University of Kentucky – College of Public Health
February 2014

2013 Tomorrow's Emerging Leader Award

Catholic Health Association
May 2013

Best Implementation

Epic Systems
May 2000

POWER 100 2014

Cincy Magazine
January 3 2014


500 People to Know in Healthcare 2014

Becker’s Hospital Review
July 15 2014

IT CEO’S to know 2014

Becker’s Hospital Review
20th Nov 2014

UK Outstanding Alumni of The Year 2013

UK
December 13 2013

Young Leaders Award 2013

CHAUSA
14th Feb 2013

Press Release
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CIO APPLICATION

English was a fifth language for the young Yousuf Ahmad as a freshman in college, soon after his emigration to the U.S. from Abu-Dhabi, UAE...

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LETTER FROM THE MAYOR OF CINCINNATI

I am writing this letter in support of my friend, Dr. Yousuf J. Ahmad who currently serves as…...

Recognizing the need is the primary condition for design.

Here are more than 500 people to know in healthcare. These physicians, C-suite executives, policymakers...

2013-2014 CPH OUTSTANDING ALUMNUS

Dr. Yousuf J. Ahmad is the President and CEO of Mercy Health in Cincinnati, a division of Catholic Health Partner (CHP). Prior to this role...

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130 Nonprofit Hospital and Health System CEOs to know 2014

Becker’s Hospital Review has named the following hospital and health system leaders to its list of “130 nonprofit hospital and health system CEOs to know.”...

UK COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH NAMES OUTSTANDING ALUMNUS

The College of Public Health Outstanding Alumni Awards program was established in 2013, in conjunction with the 10th anniversary of the college...

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DR. YOUSUF AHMAD WINS THE 2013 TOMORROW’S LEADER AWARD

The Tomorrow’s Leaders program honors young leaders who will guide the Catholic health ministry in the future....

2014 Hall of Fame

For more than 35 years, Working In Neighborhoods’ comprehensive approach has empowered people through education to make informed choices, bringing vitality to our communities. It is foundational and generational...

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IN ADDITION TO BEING A PHENOMENAL MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER HERE ARE JUST SOME OF THE TOPICS, DR. AHMAD CAN HELP YOU ON:

  • Healthcare Strategy
  • Healthcare Operations
  • Medical Group Management
  • Innovation & Transformation
  • Hospitals
  • Retail Medicine
  • Healthcare Information Technology
  • Healthcare Informatics
  • Population Health
  • Public Health
  • Community Health
  • Leadership
  • Technology
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Overview of American Healthcare
  • Branding and Marketing in Healthcare
  • Post-Acute Care (Long-term care, Hospice, Rehab, Skilled Nursing, etc)








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