St. Joseph’s Health Names New CMO and CEO of St. Joseph’s Physicians

Syracuse, N.Y. – St. Joseph’s Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Philip Falcone, MD, MHL, FACS as chief medical officer at St. Joseph’s Health and Julianne Himes, MS, PA-C as chief executive officer at St. Joseph’s Physicians for Medical Group and Provider Services (MGPS). Both professionals are committed to our mission and will help drive growth and expand our continuum of care.

In his new role, Dr. Falcone is leading the medical and clinical team at St. Joseph’s Health, overseeing the implementation of patient care and advising senior leadership on matters impacting patient care and regulatory functions. In her new role, Himes is leading and overseeing the day-to-day operations of St. Joseph’s Health Physicians/MGPS.

“We are honored to have such distinguished colleagues serve as our next chief medical officer and CEO of St. Joseph’s Physicians,” said Leslie Paul Luke, President and CEO of St. Joseph’s Health. “Dr. Falcone and Julianne’s experience, knowledge and dedication will be particularly valuable for St. Joseph’s Health as we continue to ensure that safety remains our top priority.”

Dr. Falcone has been with St. Joseph’s Health for almost three decades. His experience ranges from medical and clinical affairs to managerial positions, including more than 20 years of clinical experience as an aesthetic, plastic and reconstructive surgeon.

Most recently, Dr. Falcone served as St. Joseph’s medical director of quality and led the hospital through the many challenges brought on by the global health crisis. Last month,

Dr. Falcone received the Central New York Business Journal’s Excellence in Healthcare - Innovator award for developing a new way to decontaminate medical masks, patient units and operating rooms.

“I am humbled by the confidence and trust the leadership at St. Joseph’s Health has given me,” said Falcone, CMO of St. Joseph’s Health. “I look forward to leading our team of dedicated physicians and staff at St. Joseph’s Health as the new chief medical officer and continue to provide the safest and highest quality of care to our patients.”

Himes has worked at St. Joseph’s Health for over a decade. She started her tenure as a physician assistant and has continued onto administrative roles where she successfully led multiple projects and operational initiatives. Most recently, Julianne served as the chief operating officer for St. Joseph’s Physicians and oversaw the day-to-day operations and development of the medical group. Prior to that, Julianne was director of clinical operations and ensured all operations and initiatives were aligned with business practices while maintaining the highest quality of patient care.

“I am extremely honored and grateful for the opportunity to become the CEO of St. Joseph’s Physicians/MGPS,” said Himes. “It has been a privilege to serve as COO these past 5 years during a time of rapid expansion and I am excited for this next step ahead. I look forward to partnering with our physicians, managers, and staff to navigate through these challenging times in healthcare and further develop a high performing medical group.”

Dr. Falcone and Himes have successfully transitioned into their new positions.

About St. Joseph’s Health

“St. Joseph’s Health is a regional non-profit health care system based in Syracuse, NY. St. Joseph’s has been an innovative leader in health care since our founding in 1869 as the first hospital open to the public in the city of Syracuse. Offering primary, specialty and home care, a Magnet-recognized hospital, and collaboration with community partners, St. Joseph's Health advances the well-being of the communities we serve through an expanding range of services to ensure our patients achieve optimum long-term health. St. Joseph’s is the only hospital in Syracuse to hold the LeapFrog ‘A’ safety rating, ranked by Consumer Reports among the top 15 heart surgery centers in the country, a designated Stroke Center and a U.S. News “Best Regional Hospital.” The St. Joseph’s Health Hospital NICU was the first in Syracuse and is celebrating its 50^th Anniversary throughout 2020. St. Joseph’s Health is affiliated with St. Joseph’s Physicians and is a member of Trinity Health. For more information, visit www.sjhsyr.org/legacy.”

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