Overview

• Northwell confirmed the planned handoff on Oct. 1, with longtime leader Michael Dowling moving to CEO emeritus.
• Dr. D’Angelo’s immediate agenda includes integrating Nuvance Health’s seven hospitals and executing a three-wave Epic EHR transition with the first go-live about a month after his start.
• Targeted growth is planned in Suffolk County, Queens and Westchester as the system extends its regional footprint.
• Northwell will keep expanding behavioral health services despite financial losses, while pursuing alternative revenue streams such as GoHealth urgent care and a pharmacy business.
• A 25-year Northwell veteran, D’Angelo brings frontline and system-operations experience, including running operations during COVID-19 and leading major quality initiatives.