Central Vermont Medical Center hires new VP of practice operations

Central Vermont Medical Center (CVMC) recently announced that Anne Coetzee has joined the organization as Vice President of Practice Operations following an extensive national search. Coetzee brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in practice operations at integrated health care delivery systems located in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

“We’re excited to welcome Anne to the team,” said CVMC President and COO, Anna Tempesta Noonan. “Her experience leading robust and efficient patient-centered practices is a great fit for the health needs of Central Vermont.”

Coetzee has a proven track record of implementing strategies that improve operations, employee engagement, and patient experience. Her most recent role was Director of Clinic Operations for the Women and Children’s and CSU Clinical Programs – Department of OB/GYN at University of Minnesota Physicians – a multi-specialty academic physician practice at the University of Minnesota.

Coetzee earned a Master of Science in Healthcare Risk Management from Chicago Medical School, a Master of Business Administration from Cardinal Stritch, and a BS in Organizational Behavior from Silver Lake College. She is also a Certified Medical Practice Executive and a Certified Quality Leadership Black Belt from the Carlson School of Management.

“I’m thrilled to work with the incredible CVMC practice team and the CVMC leadership,” said Coetzee. “Vermont has an incredible health care system inspired by community values. Everyone I’ve met at CVMC is so dedicated to the organization’s mission.”

About Central Vermont Medical Center

Central Vermont Medical Center is the primary health care provider for 66,000 people who live and work in the 26 communities of Central Vermont. We provide 24-hour emergency care, with a full spectrum of inpatient (licensed for 122 beds) and outpatient services. Our professional staff includes over 200 physicians and 70 advanced practice providers representing 25 medical specialties.

Central Vermont Medical Center is a member of The University of Vermont Health Network, an integrated system established to deliver high-quality academic medicine to every community we serve.

For more information, visit www.UVMHealth.org/CVMC.