USHV’s Leadership Team Grows to Strengthen its Mission to Partner with Cardiovascular Physicians Focused on High Quality Care in Support of Long-Term Goals for National Footprint Expansion

US Heart & Vascular (“USHV”), a leading national provider of support services to cardiovascular physician practices, announced today that Mike Englehart has joined the organization as Chief Executive Officer.

“With a growing footprint of practice affiliates, a strong management team, and a supportive financial partner, I am excited to lead USHV to achieve its goal to create the nation’s premier cardiovascular physician-focused support service organization,” said Mike Englehart, Chief Executive Officer of USHV.

Prior to joining USHV, Mike served as President and Chief Operating Officer of American Orthopedic Partners (“AOP”), a national orthopedic practice started in 2020. As one of the founders of the national practice, his role was to help grow the footprint of top tier orthopedic surgeons passionate about clinical excellence, patient care, and moving to value based care.  Prior to AOP, Mike served as the Senior Vice President of physician practices and ambulatory services for Trinity Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the country. Mike also served as President and CEO of Presence Health in Chicago, one of the largest health systems in Illinois, where he oversaw several operational and revenue cycle initiatives that drove a meaningful improvement in financial performance.  In addition, Mike served as President of Advocate Physician Partners where he led one of the largest clinically integrated population health networks in the country. He also has experience as a hospital CEO, serving as the CEO of Advocate South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest, Illinois. 

“At USHV, we partner with leading cardiovascular specialists and provide them with the resources and support to grow and deliver outstanding high-quality care to their patients. Mike is a true servant leader, and I am pleased to have Mike on board to work with our talented leadership team and Board of Directors to deliver on our mission,” said Chris Krubert, M.D., Executive Chairman of USHV.

About USHV

Formed in 2021 and headquartered in Nashville, TN, USHV is a leading national provider of support services to cardiovascular physician practices with a growing footprint of practice affiliates. USHV focuses on enabling independent cardiology practices to thrive and grow by optimizing the delivery of high-quality, comprehensive, efficient, innovative, and compassionate care. USHV accomplishes its mission by building collaborative partnerships with leading 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 anchor affiliates in both Arizona and Texas with approximately 60 physicians. In addition, USHV is actively pursuing new practice affiliations across the U.S. USHV is majority owned by a fund managed by the Private Equity Group of Ares Management.

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