Fiorina named new chief medical officer
Independence Health System has appointed Michael Fiorina as its new chief medical officer, following the retirement of Carol Fox.
Fiorina brings over 30 years of clinical and administrative experience to his new position. He has held many jobs in the health system such as chairman of the department of medicine, president of the medical staff and trustee for Butler Health System.
“Dr. Fiorina’s extensive experience, clinical insight and deep commitment to community health care make him an excellent choice to lead our physician team,” said Ken DeFurio, president and CEO of Independence Health System. “His leadership and dedication to both clinical practice and medical education will continue to drive our mission of providing expert care, here, in our communities.”
A Western Pennsylvania native, Fiorina earned his undergraduate degree from Washington and Jefferson College and completed his medical degree at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, followed by residency training in Altoona. He later returned to the region to practice medicine with Butler Health System and eventually as an independent physician.
Since joining the administrative team in 2021, Fiorina has served as vice president of medical education and, upon the formation of Independence Health system, as associate chief medical officer for Butler Memorial and Clarion Hospitals.
Fox became Independence Health System’s inaugural chief medical officer in 2023 when the merger with Excela Health was completed.
A new associate chief medical officer for the Westmoreland area, who will report to Fiorina, will be announced in the coming weeks.
