Forvis Mazars LLP, one of the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, is proud to announce the addition of Faraaz Yousuf as a managing director with the firm’s Healthcare Consulting practice unit.
In his new role with Forvis Mazars, Yousuf will lead the practice’s clinically integrated network (CIN) services, supporting clients in their efforts to deliver efficient, cost-effective, and coordinated patient care. He will serve a critical function within Healthcare Consulting’s Strategy & Finance service line, helping to foster collaboration and synergies across services related to physician alignment, value-based care, Accountable Care Organizations, and overall network strategies.
Yousuf has more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience in system operations, quality, and strategic management with a focus on cultural development and performance improvement, collaboration with stakeholders, and positioning health systems for growth and institutional success. He has extensive experience in strategic planning, value-based care, and management of large capital projects, from product line planning and new hospital development to non-traditional revenue capture and portfolio management.
Prior to joining Forvis Mazars, Yousuf was the founder and president of a healthcare advisory and consultation services group, the executive vice president and chief operating officer of one the largest provider of healthcare services in central Pennsylvania, and the market president of a nonprofit healthcare system.
“Faraaz’s proven track record of leadership and industry experience will bolster our growing line of services for CIN clients,” said Kevin Locke, managing principal of the Healthcare Consulting practice. “Aligned growth is essential for these networks as they seek to continually improve care for their communities. Faraaz understands the importance of strategic integration across the healthcare value chain and knows what it takes for organizations to be successful as they pursue those goals.”
“I’m excited to join Forvis Mazars and help the firm continue to grow and thrive,” Yousuf said. “I am looking forward to helping our clients understand their strategic options and meet their goals in the ever-changing healthcare space.”
Yousuf has a master’s degree in healthcare administration and bachelor of science degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia.
