Richard Shonk, MD

Dr. Richard Shonk has joined as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the three organizations. The three nonprofit health improvement, technology, and hospital service organizations aligned in 2012 under a common CEO.

Dr. Shonk will be leading the quality and performance measurement activities at all three organizations, as well as expanding the programs that contribute to the triple-aim; better health, better care, and lower cost.

Dr. Shonk previously served as Market Medical Director for UnitedHealthcare (UNC) where he greatly improved relations between UHC and the health care provider community, and became a thought leader around measurement, payment reform and the advancement of the Patient Centered Medical Home approach to primary care. He also represented UHC on the Health Collaborative Board, and the Cabinet of HealthBridge. He vacated his board and cabinet positions to accept the CMO role.

Dr. Shonk practiced as a primary care physician for many years before shifting his career to hospital administration. He served as Medical Director of the Quality Institute at the Cleveland Clinic and is a former Vice President of Quality at Ohio Health System in Central Ohio. Dr. Shonk has served in a leadership role with numerous state-wide organizations in Ohio, including the Ohio Hospital Association and the Ohio State Medical Association. Dr. Shonk serves as co-chair of the Ohio Department of Health’s Ohio Patient Centered Primary Care Council whose mission is to accelerate the expansion of the Patient Centered Medical Home.