Surgical Affiliates Management Group Names New CFO

Surgical Affiliates Management Group, a leading surgical hospitalist company with proven results, announced today that it has appointed Theresa Hylen to the position of Chief Financial Officer.

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“Theresa is an exceptionally accomplished financial leader, and we are excited to have a seasoned executive of her caliber on the Surgical Affiliates team,” said Leon J. Owens, MD, FACS, CEO of Surgical Affiliates. “She brings a track record of demonstrated, strong financial performance and will bring a proactive style of leadership grounded in her deep experience in the complex healthcare setting. We believe her strong track record with hospitals will bring valuable contributions to our organization.”

Hylen brings more than two decades of experience to Surgical Affiliates, the last 19 years of which were in the healthcare sector in Sutter Health Systems. As CFO for the company, she will be responsible for accounting, revenue cycle and financial reporting.

Commenting on her new position, Hylen said, “I am thrilled to be part of a vibrant and growth-oriented organization. I have been impressed by its commitment to supporting providers and enabling them to provide the highest quality of surgical care to patients.”

In her most recent position, Hylen served as the CFO/Finance Executive for Sutter Medical Foundation, North Division. Prior to that position, Hylen served as CFO for Sutter Amador Hospital. Additional positions within the Sutter organization included Director of Finance for Sutter North Medical Foundation and Finance Director/Accounting Manager for Sutter Medical Foundation. Before joining Sutter, she was a Senior Auditor with Ernst & Young LLP.

She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. A CPA, Hylen is California Board approved and is currently working on her Master’s in Health Administration.

About Surgical Affiliates Management Group, Inc.

Surgical Affiliates Management Group is the first and only surgical hospitalist company with published, proven results that its programs improve patient care, lower costs, reduce readmissions, and enhance hospital throughput and capacity. Surgical Affiliates’ System of Care is a permanent solution to the challenge of providing 24/7 surgical care in the hospital and one that raises the level of hospital performance across the board, preparing these facilities for the world of pay-for-performance and accountable care models. Surgical Affiliates provides Trauma, Orthopedic and Acute Care Surgery hospital-based programs in hospitals ranging from rural facilities to large community hospitals to multi-hospital systems. For more information, visit the Surgical Affiliates website at http://samgi.com.

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