DANBURY, CT — Dr. Alan Kurose has joined Nuvance Health Medical Practice as president and chief operating officer.
In addition to his more than 20 years as a primary care physician, he brings extensive experience in managing medical practices, improving
the health of the community, and ensuring affordable, quality care. He will also serve as interim chair of primary care.
“Dr. Kurose’s leadership will accelerate our digital healthcare initiatives, patient and employee experiences and quality outcomes,” said Dr. Christopher Lehrach, chief physician executive of Nuvance Health Medical Practice. “He brings significant business leadership skills to Nuvance Health and will be a key partner in advancing our growth and medical and specialty care strategy.”
“I’m excited to be part of the team at Nuvance Health and grateful for the warm welcome I’ve received. The commitment to serving patients and communities at every level of the organization is inspiring,” Dr. Kurose said. “This is a growing and dynamic system that is driving excellence in patient care, teaching, and research. There also is a healthy appetite for innovating to sustainably provide the best possible quality care and experience for the communities we serve.”
Previously, Dr. Kurose served as president and CEO of Coastal Medical, leading its transformation from a traditional primary care practice to an innovative, nationally recognized, tech-enabled, data-driven Accountable Care Organization with best-in-class performance on cost and quality. When Coastal became part of the Lifespan system in 2021, he shepherded its integration into the system as senior vice president for primary care and population health.
Dr. Kurose has pursued his passionate interest in care transformation and payment reform locally, regionally, and nationally. In October of 2023, he testified before the U.S. Senate Budget Committee to discuss how managing the care of patients and the health of populations can reduce healthcare costs.
