The Arkansas Health Network (AHN), a physician-led, clinically integrated network (CIN) serving Arkansas patients, providers, and employers, announced that Dr. Shahid Shafi has been appointed as its new chief medical officer and vice president. Shafi’s responsibilities will include all aspects of clinical quality improvement, evidence-based medical guidelines, and the development of quality metrics across the network in addition to supporting AHN’s other strategic initiatives.
“Dr. Shafi brings a wide breadth of expertise to our value-based approach to healthcare as AHN partners with healthcare providers, employers, and insurers to improve patient health while lowering costs,” said AHN President Bob Sarkar. “His experience will be invaluable as we further develop those collaborations to build a healthier and happier workforce in Arkansas.”
Shafi previously served as medical director of Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance ACO in Dallas, Tex. and as CEO of Surgical Group of North Texas. He also served as medical director of Trauma Surgery for Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas as well as associate dean for clinical affairs for Texas Christian University and the University of North Texas.
Shafi earned a Doctor of Medicine from Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan and received a trauma surgery fellowship from the University of Pennsylvania. He also holds a Master of Public Health degree from Johns Hopkins University and a Master of Business degree from Southern Methodist University.