US Acute Care Solutions Names Dr. Edward Kokosinski Regional Vice President of its West Division
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Aug 8, 2025
CANTON, Ohio, August 8, 2025 – US Acute Care Solutions (USACS), the nation’s largest physician-owned emergency and inpatient medicine practice, announced today that it has named Edward Kokosinski, DO, FACEP, as a Regional Vice President of its West Division.
Most recently, Dr. Kokosinski served as both the Medical Director at Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center in Northridge, CA, and Co-Medical Director at Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital in Glendale, CA. Under his leadership, he drove operational improvements in patient throughput, sepsis care, and ED staffing efficiency, leveraging a collaborative, data-informed approach to achieve top performance.
Actively engaged in numerous committees—including serving as chair of the sepsis committee at Northridge—Dr. Kokosinski is committed to investing his time and expertise to benefit both his colleagues and patients. His leadership directly contributed to Northridge achieving an hNPS score of 100 for three consecutive years and top SEP-1 performance among all Dignity California hospitals.
In 2022, Dr. Kokosinski was awarded the Dignity Health Culture of Safety Award, further demonstrating his dedication to continuous improvement and quality patient care. Additionally, he is a current participant in the USACS Directors EDGE program and a member of the West Division Clinical Governance Board, reflecting his commitment to the practice and his colleagues.
“Dr. Kokosinski is an established and outstanding leader in our division, making him the ideal candidate to fill the RVP role,” said Britney Anderson, MD, President of the USACS West Division. “He consistently exceeds expectations, driving continuous improvement across the board to ensure that key metrics are met and quality remains a top priority. We are thrilled to welcome him to our leadership team.”
“I look forward to embracing the new responsibilities that come with this role,” said Dr. Kokosinski. “My goal is to support my colleagues in their clinical practice and help them continue delivering exceptional care to our patients. I’m grateful to the West Division leadership team for entrusting me with this important opportunity.”
Dr. Kokosinski earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine. He went on to complete his emergency medicine residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital where he served as Chief Resident.
About USACS
Founded by emergency medicine and inpatient physicians across the country, USACS is solely owned by its physicians and hospital system partners. The group is a national leader in integrated acute care, including emergency, hospital, and critical care medicine services. USACS provides high-quality care to approximately 11 million patients annually across more than 400 programs and is aligned with many of the leading health systems in the country. Visit usacs.com for more.
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