Mr. O’Connor oversees the $7 billion, five-hospital, seven-campus health system, employing over 31,000 staff and 8,000 medical professionals. His leadership has strengthened collaboration with Yale School of Medicine, leveraging its scientific and clinical research to expand the health system into a true academic health system. Mr. O’Connor has prioritized accessibility by acquiring PhysicianOne Urgent Care, extending high-quality care closer to patients’ homes. He is committed to workforce investment, focusing on employee wellbeing, professional development and recruitment strategies to reduce reliance on temporary staffing. Under his guidance, the system has implemented key initiatives to accelerate hiring and enhance staff retention despite financial challenges. A fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, he has also served as chair of the Connecticut Hospital Association and president of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.
