Ms. Kosyla directs financial strategy and operations for Yale New Haven Health, a $6.2 billion academic health system ranked among the nation’s top hospitals. She spearheaded the acquisition of Brookfield, Conn.-based Physician One Urgent Care, expanding access through 27 centers across three states, and implemented initiatives that significantly improved year-over-year operating results. She strengthened alignment with Yale School of Medicine by redesigning funds flow to support the institution’s tripartite mission. Ms. Kosyla also serves as executive sponsor of “Lean In”, mentoring women across the system, and contributes as an advisory board member at Seton Hall University. A fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, she previously held senior finance roles at West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas Health, Flemington, N.J.-based Hunterdon Healthcare and Newton Square, Pa.-based Catholic Health East. Under her financial leadership, Yale New Haven has achieved multiple honors, including U.S. News & World Report national rankings in 11 specialties, recognition by Forbes as a “Top Large Employer” and designation as an “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer” by the Human Rights Campaign.
Becker's Recognition
Gail Kosylahas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
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Executives
182 Women’s Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know Women Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know
According to the Crist Kolder Volatility Report, the number of women holding CFO positions at Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies has nearly doubled over the past decade. Women made up 16 percent of CFOs in 2022.
Female CFOs of hospitals and health systems skillfully handle strategic financial planning, annual budgets, investments and more.
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Executives
182 Women Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know Women Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know
According to the Crist Kolder Volatility Report, the number of women holding CFO positions at Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies has nearly doubled over the past decade. Women made up 16 percent of CFOs in 2022.
Female CFOs of hospitals and health systems skillfully handle strategic financial planning, annual budgets, investments and more.
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Academic Medical Center CFOs to Know
Academic medical centers bring together quality patient care with innovative research and education. The CFOs responsible for the overall financial health of these institutions lead long- and short-term financial strategies, manage large budgets and oversee strategic partnerships.
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Executives
Women Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know
Female CFOs of hospitals and health systems skillfully handle strategic financial planning, annual budgets, investments and more.
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