Navvis Announces Courtney Fortner as President and Chief Executive Officer, Strengthening Commitment to Healthcare Transformation

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 8, 2024--

Navvis, a leading population health company, today announced the promotion of Courtney Fortner to the role of president and CEO. With a proven track record of driving healthcare transformation, Fortner will guide the company's continued business growth and drive new capabilities to further accelerate the transformation of healthcare and improve performance in value-based care.

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Fortner brings a wide-range of experience working with both physician practices as they optimize to deliver new models of care, and health systems as they transform their business models to deliver value. Since joining Navvis in 2016, Fortner has been instrumental in developing the company's capabilities and driving exponential growth. Under her leadership, Navvis now manages over 3 million patient lives across 11 markets, cementing its status as a national leader in value-based care and healthcare transformation.

"Courtney's leadership, commitment to our clients, and true grit have fueled Navvis' success over the years," said Mike Farris, CEO of Surround Care, Navvis' parent company. "Her leadership capabilities, spanning operational rigor, visionary strategy, talent mentorship, and passion for driving the business, make her the ideal choice to lead Navvis into the future. Under her guidance I am confident that Navvis will continue to thrive and have a meaningful impact with our partners and on the lives of the people we serve."

Throughout her tenure at Navvis, Fortner served in several strategic roles, including Florida market president and SVP of practice optimization, chief client services officer, and most recently, chief operating officer. Her ability to develop and implement innovative solutions has been instrumental in helping Navvis' health system, physician enterprise, and health plan partners achieve top-tier value-based care performance.

As the company’s president and CEO, Fortner will focus on accelerating Navvis' growth, fostering strategic partnerships, and enhancing the company's capabilities to enable better care affordability, quality, access, experience, and equity. Her deep understanding of healthcare operations and acumen for transforming healthcare delivery make her uniquely qualified to lead Navvis in its mission to transform the industry and drive performance. Fortner will also continue in her role as chief operating officer at Surround Care.

"I am honored to take on this new role at Navvis," said Fortner. "Together with our exceptional team and valued partners, we will continue to push the boundaries of healthcare innovation, ensuring that more people have access to high-quality, affordable care. Our mission to transform healthcare delivery has never been more important, and I am committed to leading Navvis in making a lasting impact."

About Navvis
Navvis is the leading population health company, driving performance in value-based care. As an operating partner to some of the country’s most innovative health systems, physician enterprises, and health plans, we provide solutions that accelerate the journey to value-based care. Our approach is market-based – we respect the unique needs of populations in each community, including access to care, culture, values, and capabilities. Together with our partners, we set a new national standard in healthcare performance that delivers the affordability, quality, access, and experience that all patients deserve.
www.navvishealthcare.com

Courtney Fortner, President & CEO, Navvis (Photo: Business Wire)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Nolan Siegel’s crash on the final qualifying attempt for the last row of next Sunday's Indianapolis 500 knocked the 19-year-old rookie out of the race and assured two IndyCar regulars — Marcus Ericsson and Graham Rahal — of starting spots on the 33-car grid.

Siegel was bumped from the final starting spot on the next-to-last attempt in the session when Ericsson, the 2022 Indy winner and 2023 runner-up, posted a four-lap average of 230.027 mph to move into the No. 32 spot.

It also prevented Ericsson from missing the field after mistakenly lifting his foot off the fuel pedal with one lap to go in his first qualifying run of the day, thinking he was finished. The mistake gave Ericsson a speed of 195.411, dropping his average from above 230 mph to 220.411.

Ericsson's crew with Andretti Global spent most of the next 45 minutes trying to cool the engine in the No. 28 Honda before sending Ericsson back onto the track for one last attempt.

Dale Coyne Racing responded by giving Siegel, a 19-year-old rookie, one last chance. But he wasn't quick enough on the first lap to unseat Rahal for the final starting spot, and when Siegel went into the first turn needing more speed, he wound up hitting the wall exiting the turn, and skidded down the track before moving back up the track and into another wall.

Siegel climbed out of the car without assistance and was checked and released from the infield medical care center.

But the crash, his second in three days, kept Ericsson and Rahal, who was bumped out of the race on the final attempt of the day last year in the race. Rahal will start on the outside of the 11th row with an average of 229.974.

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Marcus Ericsson, of Sweden, waits in the pits during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Graham Rahal, right, talks with his dad, Bobby Rahal, during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)