NASHVILLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. Urology Partners, one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, today announced that Corina Tracy will assume the position of Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2022.
U.S. Urology Partners was formed in 2018 to support urology practices with an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, and is backed by NMS Capital. The rapidly growing U.S. Urology Partners clinical network consists of 24 offices in Ohio and Upstate New York through partner practices Central Ohio Urology Group and Associated Medical Professionals of NY.
Corina Tracy’s background includes nearly two decades with post-acute provider Compassus, where she was integral in growing the business from 20 locations to nearly 200 locations in 30 states. Tracy joined U.S. Urology Partners in 2021 as Chief Operating Officer. Mark Cherney, who has been serving as Chief Executive Officer since the founding of U.S. Urology Partners, will remain actively involved as Executive Chairman.
Mark Cherney, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of U.S. Urology Partners, stated, “It has been both a privilege and honor to serve as the founding CEO of U.S. Urology Partners. During the past four years, we have experienced many positive changes in both our Central Ohio and Upstate New York operations. As Executive Chairman, I will primarily be involved in strategy and development with a focus in support of Corina Tracy’s vision for growth in an ever-changing urology market. I couldn’t be more pleased to support Corina as the future generation leader and innovator for years to come.”
Corina Tracy stated, “It has been a pleasure to work with the U.S. Urology Partners team, and I look forward to fulfilling our mission of supporting urology practices in providing optimal care to their patients. The ability to share best practices and optimize operations through the involvement of a partner like U.S. Urology Partners is a tremendous advantage during this time of increasingly complex healthcare regulations, rapidly advancing technologies and heightened consumer expectations.”
During her almost 20-year tenure at Compassus, Tracy held several leadership roles, including Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and President, Hospice & Palliative Care. She most recently served as Executive Vice President, Chief Quality, Innovation and Integration Officer, leading Compassus’ focus on clinical and organizational excellence. Her efforts helped guide Compassus’ 6,000 team members who provide quality care and manage patients’ advanced illnesses in partnership with health systems and long-term care partners.
A certified hospice and palliative nurse and end-of-life nursing educator for many years, Tracy’s experience informs her leadership and unwavering focus on providing an optimal experience for patients and their families. She has served on the Board of Directors of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and been a member of the Legislative Affairs Committee and Regulatory Committee. Tracy is a member of Leadership Health Care, an initiative of the Nashville Health Care Council, and the Women Business Leaders of the U.S. Health Care Industry Foundation (WBL). Tracy received her nursing degree from Scott College and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Upper Iowa University. She was named by Nashville Medical News to Women to Watch, an honor recognizing the top women healthcare leaders in the region.
About U.S. Urology Partners
U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment and other ancillary services. Through Central Ohio Urology Group and Associated Medical Professionals of NY, the U.S. Urology Partners practice consists of a network of 24 offices throughout Ohio and Upstate New York. U.S. Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices through an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, while serving as a platform upon which NMS Capital intends to build a leading provider of urological services through an acquisition strategy. The U.S. Urology Partners corporate office is in Nolensville, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville. For additional information about U.S. Urology Partners, please visit the company’s website at www.us-uro.com.
