Meet Joe

Through his knowledge, expertise, and leadership as a Chief Medical Officer, organizations have achieved impactful results in disease/care management programs (e.g., significant decreases in NICU admission rates, improved asthma and diabetes outcomes, outstanding performance for HEDIS metrics), outstanding scores for NCQA accreditation/distinction programs, meaningful quality improvement/management programs, and significant financial gains from a variety of Value-Based Payments arrangements.

Joe received his B.A. in Biology from Boston College, his MD from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, MPH in Health Policy and Management as a Kellogg Fellow at the Harvard School of Public Health, and completed his Residency and Chief Residency training in the Primary Care Program in Internal Medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry.

Joe is the longest serving physician surveyor for NCQA being involved since its inception as a surveyor and serving as Chair of its Reconsideration Committee (two separate terms) and Chair of the Review Oversight Committee. Clinically he has served as a member of the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA’s) Professional Practice Committee, President of the Volunteer Board of the Upstate NY ADA and currently is a member of the ADA’s national Health Disparities Committee. He additionally has participated on numerous New York State Department of Health Committees and Work groups.

Joe resides in Rochester, NY with his wonderful wife, Vickie. When he is not working, he enjoys cheering on his five daughters in athletic events such as marathons, or home-brewing his own batch of beer. He loves keeping physically active by downhill and cross-country skiing, golfing, hiking, and even running in 5K races.