The Tolan Group (TTG), a Hunt Scanlon Top 40 Healthcare Executive Search Firm, is pleased to announce the successful placement of Irfan Ali as Chief information Officer for US Heart & Vascular. With over 20 years of experience in managing technical teams and spearheading digital transformation initiatives within the healthcare industry, Ali brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to his new role.
Formed in 2021 and headquartered in Nashville, TN, US Heart & Vascular is a leading, national provider of support services to cardiovascular physician practices. USHV focuses on enabling independent cardiologists to thrive and grow by improving patient care and reducing costs to the healthcare system. USHV accomplishes its mission by building collaborative partnerships with the best cardiovascular specialists and providing them with the non-clinical resources they need to deliver optimal care to their patients and communities. USHV has partnerships with eight practices in Arizona, Texas, and Kansas. USHV is actively pursuing new physician partnerships across the U.S.
Prior to joining US Heart & Vascular, Irfan served as the Vice President of Information Technology and Systems at One GI, where he played a key role in advising on the design and utilization of high-performing solutions to improve clinical workflows. His strategic leadership and strong infrastructure supported the organization's growth strategy, facilitating mergers and acquisitions while furthering innovation and efficiency.
Irfan holds a Master of Health Administration (MHA) and an MBA from the Georgia State University J. Mack Robinson College of Business. His appointment emphasizes USHV’s commitment to leveraging technology to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
The Tolan Group (TTG), a Hunt Scanlon Top 40 Healthcare Executive Search Firm, executed this search assignment. Rachel Gauthier, Managing Partner, and Cindy Stamer, VP Client Delivery, led the search efforts for TTG.