Fri Awasum, MD

Fri Awasum, MD, is an experienced healthcare leader with a diverse background in family medicine, public health and healthcare administration. Currently serving as a Physician Executive Vice President at CVS Accountable Care, Fri is passionate about advancing health equity and improving care in underserved communities. She brings a wide variety of experiences across academic health systems, hospital medicine and safety net institutions and has deep experience with delivering high value care in underserved settings. As a physician leader, Fri has developed targeted programs to enhance clinician engagement, job satisfaction and clinical performance. Previously, while serving as the Regional Chief Clinical Officer for ChenMed’s Chicago market, she and her team delivered best-in-class outcomes in value-based care by reducing preventable admissions and optimizing healthcare utilization. Fri sees advanced analytics and technology as levers to improve the physician and patient experience in value-based care. She has a proven track record of delivering high-quality care while fostering collaboration and a healthy culture.