The CAO has accountability for the overall success of Ambulatory Care by championing a seamless and coordinated system of care, inclusive of the following: ambulatory quality, patient access and service, health equity, physician and employee wellness, (employee health operation), program development and innovation, ambulatory/hospital transitions management, community partnerships, population health, and accountable care. As a member of the senior leadership team, the SVP participates with the other Senior Vice Presidents, Chief Medical Officers and Executives in assisting with the overall management of the health system operations, system improvement, fiscal management, quality/safety and employee/physician experience to carry out the mission, vision, and annual goals of Stanford Medicine.