Dr. Syed Hussain serves as senior vice president and chief clinical officer for Trinity Health Of New England, overseeing patient safety, quality, regulatory affairs, medical staff services, risk management, infection prevention, care management, graduate medical education, clinical research and community health across four acute care hospitals and an acute rehabilitation facility. He plays a central role in strategic decision-making for clinical service lines throughout the region, and leads systemwide coordination to improve performance and outcomes. During the Covid-19 pandemic, he served as regional incident commander, guiding operations through unprecedented challenges and earning recognition as a “Healthcare Hero” by the Hartford Business Journal. He has driven the regionalization of quality, safety and clinical care coordination initiatives while advancing integration of service lines across the market. As accountable executive for Trinity Health’s AI implementation in New England, he oversees governance and deployment of emerging technologies to enhance clinical and operational performance. In February 2025, he also assumed the role of chief medical officer for Saint Francis Hospital, the region’s largest hospital, further expanding his leadership scope. Dr. Hussain was previously chief medical officer for two Detroit Medical Center hospitals and has been recognized by Crain‘s as a “40 Under 40” leader.
