Gov. Hochul’s pick to lead beleaguered Nassau County hospital abruptly resigns months after state ‘takeover’
The bigwig tapped by Gov. Kathy Hochul to turn around the beleaguered Nassau University Medical Center resigned months after his high-profile appointment.
Hospital officials and Hochul’s office confirmed Monday that Stu Rabinowitz tendered his resignation, contending he brought stability to NUMC amid a leadership crisis and a projected $167 million deficit.
He’ll be replaced by Tom Stokes, who was selected by the hospital’s board in December to serve as permanent CEO.
“With Tom Stokes now in place as permanent CEO and the hospital operating on firmer footing, this is the right moment for me to step aside and allow the next phase of leadership to move forward,” Rabinowitz said in a statement. “This was a voluntary role, but one that required real time and focus — a fact my wife Nancy never let me forget. I’m looking forward to spending more time with her.”
This is a developing story.
