Our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Brian Covino, discusses how green lighting is a path forward to automating prior authorization workflows, reducing red tape, and complying with regulatory changes.


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I am Dr. Brian Covino, Chief Medical Officer at Cohere Health, where I oversee more than 50 physicians. My team of doctors ensures the company’s intelligent prior authorization platform is grounded in evidence-based clinical knowledge and expertise. Before joining Cohere as one of the first employees, as a consultant (2018), then full-time (2020), I spent over 25 years as a practicing orthopedic surgeon.

Throughout my career, I specialized in joint replacement surgery and served as a partner at Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic/OrthoTennessee.

My academic background includes a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and a Master’s and MD from Georgetown University School of Medicine. I received my surgical training at the University of Virginia Graduate School of Medical Education and completed a fellowship in Joint Reconstruction Surgery at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Published On: March 7th, 2024Categories: News

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About the Author: Brian Covino, M.D., FAAOS

Dr. Brian Covino oversees more than 50 physicians as Cohere Health’s Chief Medical Officer. After practicing orthopedic surgery for more than 25 years, Dr. Covino joined Cohere in 2020 after having served as a consultant since 2018. During his years as a practicing surgeon, Dr. Covino was a partner at Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic/OrthoTennessee specializing in joint replacement surgery. He holds a bachelor’s from Harvard University as well as an M.D. from Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Covino received his surgical training at the University of Virginia Graduate School of Medical Education and completed a fellowship at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation.