Wayne Cafran was appointed to the Board on October 26, 2023. He is a retired Principal from Big Four public accounting and financial services firm KPMG LLP where he worked for more than 30 years in the healthcare industry.  As a national leader for KPMG’s Internal Audit practice, he has deep experience with internal controls over financial reporting, enterprise risk assessments and regulatory compliance. An authentic and collaborative leader, Mr. Cafran gained the respect of executive leaders and boards for his integrity and the ability to make difficult decisions and navigate complex challenges. 

Since retiring from KPMG in 2021, Mr. Cafran has been serving on the boards of EmblemHealth, a health and wellness company that provides insurance plans, primary and specialty care, and wellness solutions, as well as MedMinder, the leading fully integrated, end-to-end pharmacy, medication adherence and connected care solution for elderly and polypharmacy patients. These roles utilize Mr. Cafran’s experience, judgement, and executive talents for governance, compliance, and oversight. 

Mr. Cafran was previously a Board Chair for a not-for-profit mental health/ addiction program called Liberation Programs.  He is also currently providing management consulting services to health systems. Wayne is passionate about promoting diversity at all levels, he served as a Champion on KPMG’s African American Business Resources Group as well as KPMG’s Veterans Business Resource Group. He holds a BA in Political Science from Binghamton University and a Master of Public Administration in Health Finance from New York University.  The Chairman recommended to the Nominating Committee that Mr. Cafran be approached for a seat on the board.