BCBS Rhode Island names chief medical officer

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island has named Farah Shafi, MD, as chief medical officer.

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Dr. Shafi oversee the payer’s clinical affairs, with special focus on youth behavioral health and initiatives aimed at improving colorectal cancer screenings and maternal health outcomes, according to a July 13 news release.

She is an obstetrician-gynecologist by training and previously served as deputy chief medical officer at Mass General Brigham Health Plan.

 

 

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