Ms. Rafferty brings more than 35 years of healthcare experience and has served as the Chief Executive Officer for numerous health systems, including acute care, behavioral health and academic hospitals.

Ms. Rafferty’s areas of focus include operational and financial assessments, development of integrated care models, provider performance improvement, quality and clinical care delivery, performance and outcome improvement, strategic planning and leadership development. 

Previously, Ms. Rafferty served as a Surveyor/Clinical Investigator with the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. She has assisted organizations to resolve regulatory and compliance concerns while under investigation/sanction by State regulators and CMS investigations.

Additionally, Ms. Rafferty has an extensive background in behavioral healthcare, including acute, post-acute, substance use disorder, medication assistance programs and forensic health.

Ms. Rafferty earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the State University of New York and a master’s degree in healthcare administration from the University of La Verne.