Lawrence Magras M.D., Mba, Faapl, Fhm

Lawrence Magras, MD, MBA, FAAPL, FHM has extensive experience in various healthcare leadership roles. Lawrence currently serves as the SVP for Population Health and Chief Medical Officer at Community Health Network. In this position, they oversee medical components of various programs, such as utilization management and quality management.

Prior to their current role, Dr. Magras worked as a Senior Director at Huron Consulting Group, where they focused on clinical optimization and performance improvement methodology. Lawrence also served as the VP of Clinical Effectiveness, Care Coordination, and Physician Integration at Catholic Health Services of Long Island, where they redesigned care management departments and developed clinical decision units.

Dr. Magras has held senior administrative positions at Hospital of Saint Raphael and Coliseum Medical Center, where they oversaw medical staff quality, case management, and utilization review. Lawrence has also served as the Director of Medical Operations at University of Miami Hospital and the Medical Director of Case Management at Cedars Medical Center.

Additionally, Dr. Magras has experience in managed care as a Regional Medical Director at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida. Lawrence implemented electronic systems for case reviews and had oversight responsibilities for utilization and care management.

Earlier in their career, Dr. Magras implemented a hospitalist program for Humana, Inc. in South Florida and served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Tufts Medical Center.

Overall, Dr. Magras' work experience demonstrates their expertise in healthcare leadership, clinical optimization, care coordination, and utilization management.

Lawrence Magras, MD, MBA, FAAPL, FHM has an impressive education history. Lawrence earned their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology from Georgetown University in the years 1981 to 1985. Following that, they attended Georgetown University School of Medicine from 1985 to 1989, where they obtained their Medical Doctor (MD) degree, specializing in Medicine. Dr. Magras then pursued further education in the field of Healthcare, earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst from 2006 to 2010.

In terms of certifications, Dr. Magras obtained a certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine, administered by the American Board of Medical Specialties, in January 2013.