Michael Connolly, DO

Chief Medical and Quality Officer CARF International

Tucson AZ

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’ 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

Strategic Leadership

CARF Accreditation

Quality Standards and Analytics

Health and Human Services

Optimizing Patient Care Models

Geriatric Physician

Internal Medicine Physician

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

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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

2000

Yale University

Residency

Internal Medicine

1995

New York College of Osteopathic Medicine

Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine