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Veteran health executive named to lead Central Vermont Medical Center
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A veteran health care executive with experience leading hospital operations and complex systems has been named president and chief operating officer of University of Vermont Health – Central Vermont Medical Center.
Marc Kosak will join the Barre-based hospital July 20, according to a community announcement, taking on a leadership role focused on strengthening patient access, quality of care and workforce development across the organization.
Kosak will work with clinical and operational leaders at CVMC and across the University of Vermont Health Network to improve services and respond to evolving community health needs, the announcement said.
“Marc brings extensive experience leading high-performing health care organizations and a tireless commitment to quality, safety and patient-centered care,” Stephen Leffler, president and chief executive officer of UVM Health, said in a statement. “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.”
Kosak has more than two decades of experience in health care leadership, including recent roles at Greenwich Hospital and Yale New Haven Health. He most recently served as executive vice president and chief operating officer at Greenwich Hospital while also holding a senior vice president role at Yale New Haven Health.
In those roles, Kosak oversaw a $560 million operating budget and more than 1,500 employees. His work included strategic planning, service line development, capital projects and workforce initiatives, according to the announcement.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kosak served as incident commander, helping guide organizational response efforts. The announcement credits his leadership with contributing to improvements in clinical quality, patient experience, employee engagement and financial performance, including Magnet designation, Level III Trauma Center accreditation and nationally recognized patient satisfaction results.
Kosak said the opportunity to lead CVMC reflects both professional and personal ties to the region.
“I am incredibly honored and excited to join Central Vermont Medical Center as president and COO,” he said. “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. 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 replace interim president and COO Jim Alzarez, who stepped into the role 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,” Erica Metzger Hare, chair of CVMC’s Board of Trustees, said in a statement.
More information about the organization is available at uvmhealth.org.
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