Michael Connolly, DO
Chief Medical and Quality Officer
- Tucson AZ UNITED STATES
Dr. Connolly provides medical leadership across CARF’s accreditation areas and oversite of quality standards, partnerships, and analytics.
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Biography
An awarded Internal Medicine and Geriatric physician with more than 30 years of experience in health and human services, Michael has a long history of developing and improving patient care models, and optimizing clinical and financial outcomes in value-based care models.
Areas of Expertise
Media Appearances
How are CARF International standards created?
CARF International online
2026-05-13
Dr. Connolly explained the thought process and work that goes into deciding if new standards for a particular issue are warranted, needed, and worthwhile. Since Dr. Connolly joined CARF in April 2023, he has been involved in the International Standards Advisory Committee (ISAC) work groups that have developed five new standards.
Dr. Michael J. Connolly joins CARF as Chief Medical Officer
CARF International print
2023-04-04
CARF International is pleased to announce that, effective April 1, 2023, Michael J. Connolly, DO, has joined the organization in the new role of Chief Medical Officer. With the goal of supporting CARF’s mission of enhancing the lives of persons served, Dr. Connolly will provide medical leadership across CARF’s accreditation areas, including behavioral health and substance use treatment, medical rehabilitation, and aging services.
Education
Stony Brook University
Fellowship
Geriatric Medicine
2000Yale University
Residency
Internal Medicine
1995New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine
Internal Medicine
1991St. Michael’s College
Bachelor of Arts
Biology
1986Links
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