Former Yale New Haven executive brings more than 20 years of experience in hospital operations, quality improvement and strategic growth
Vermont Business Magazine A veteran health care leader with decades of experience in hospital operations, leading complex health systems and strengthening community-based care has been named the next president and chief operating officer (COO) of University of Vermont Health – Central Vermont Medical Center (CVMC).
Marc Kosak will join CVMC on July 20 as president and COO, leading the hospital’s mission to provide exceptional care, strengthen community-based services, and advance the health and well-being of the people and communities it serves. In this role, Kosak will partner closely with clinical and operational leaders across CVMC and UVM Health to enhance patient access, advance quality and safety, support workforce development, and ensure the organization remains responsive to the evolving needs of Central Vermont.
“Marc brings extensive experience leading high-performing health care organizations and a tireless commitment to quality, safety and patient-centered care,” said Stephen Leffler, MD, president and chief executive officer of UVM Health. “Throughout the search process, he demonstrated a deep appreciation for CVMC’s unique role serving Central Vermont and a clear vision for partnering with employees, providers and community stakeholders to build on the organization’s many strengths.”
A veteran health care executive, Kosak is known for his collaborative leadership style and numerous clinical quality and patient experience-related achievements spanning more than two decades. He most recently served as executive vice president and chief operating officer at Greenwich Hospital and senior Vice President of Yale New Haven Health. There, Kosak oversaw a $560 million operating budget, led more than 1,500 employees and helped drive strategic planning, service line development, capital projects and workforce initiatives.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, he served as Incident Commander and helped guide organizational response efforts. Kosak’s leadership also contributed to significant achievements clinical quality, patient experience, employee engagement and financial performance – including Magnet designation, Level III Trauma Center accreditation and nationally-recognized patient satisfaction outcomes.
“I am incredibly honored and excited to join Central Vermont Medical Center as President and COO. Vermont has long held a special place for my family and me, and I have developed a deep appreciation for the state’s strong sense of community, resilience, and commitment to one another,” said Kosak. “Having a daughter attending the University of Vermont has given our family a meaningful connection to the region, and I’m thrilled to now become part of the Central Vermont community in an even greater way. I look forward to working alongside our dedicated caregivers, staff, providers, and community partners to build on CVMC’s strong legacy of delivering exceptional care and improving the health and well-being of the people we serve.”
Kosak will step into the role previously filled by Jim Alzarez, who has served as the hospital’s interim president and COO following the retirement of Anna Tempesta Noonan earlier this year.
“CVMC has a proud history of exceptional care and community service. I am confident that Marc’s leadership, combined with the dedication and expertise of the CVMC team, will continue advancing that mission and strengthen the organization for the future,” said Erica Metzger Hare, Chair of CVMC’s Board of Trustees.
About Central Vermont Medical Center
University of Vermont Health – Central Vermont Medical Center is a patient-focused health care provider serving more than 66,000 residents in central Vermont. Through a 122-bed community hospital and the 153-bed Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing facility, as well as 25 outpatient clinics throughout the region. We deliver a full spectrum of inpatient, outpatient and long-term care services. As part of a rural academic health system, Central Vermont Medical Center combines the best of community-based care with medical innovation and research — bringing them as close to home as possible. Together, we’re addressing the social drivers of health that affect access and affordability. Through our innovative workforce development programs, housing, childcare and transportation partnerships, advancing economic stability, Central Vermont Medical Center is helping build a healthier, more equitable future for all Vermonters.
About University of Vermont Health
University of Vermont Health is a rural academic health system with more than 100 years of service to small towns and cities across Vermont and northern New York. We are deeply committed to reimagining rural health in ways that will benefit our communities for generations to come and keep exceptional care close to home. Our system includes an academic medical center, two community hospitals, three critical access hospitals, a children’s hospital, a cancer center, a multispecialty medical group, 154 outpatient sites and care beyond the hospital through home health, hospice care, four skilled nursing facilities and other support services. Our care is informed by an essential partnership with University of Vermont’s The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine and College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Together, as a health system serving a rural area, we are tackling health care’s biggest challenges — supporting the communities we serve and investing in our employees by addressing housing affordability, quality childcare and professional development needs. To learn more, visit us at www.uvmhealth.org
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