Tom Thompson
About Tom Thompson
Tom Thompson serves as the President and COO of The University of Vermont Health Network- Porter Medical Center, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in healthcare leadership, having previously held executive roles at Essentia Health, Allina Health, Samaritan Healthcare, and Sanford Health.
Current Role at The University of Vermont Health Network- Porter Medical Center
Tom Thompson has served as President and COO at The University of Vermont Health Network- Porter Medical Center since 2020. In this role, he oversees a comprehensive range of healthcare services, including acute, post-acute, long-term care, and ambulatory clinic programming. His leadership focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and improving patient care across the organization.
Previous Experience at Essentia Health
Before his current position, Tom Thompson was the Chief Executive Officer at Essentia Health St. Mary's from 2000 to 2011. During his tenure in Detroit Lakes, MN, he implemented a physician-administrative dyad model, which aimed to improve collaboration and efficiency among over 700 team members.
Leadership Roles at Other Healthcare Organizations
Tom Thompson held several leadership positions prior to his current role. He served as President of Regina Hospital at Allina Health from 2015 to 2019 and as President and CEO at Samaritan Healthcare from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, he was the Chief Executive Officer at Windom Area Hospital under Sanford Health for one year in 2000.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Tom Thompson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Sciences from St. John's University, where he studied from 1979 to 1983. He later pursued a Master of Public Health in Community Health Planning and Administration at Saint Louis University, completing his studies from 1983 to 1985. He has also engaged in continuing education to further enhance his expertise in healthcare management.
Strategic Contributions to Healthcare Networks
As a member of the leadership team at the University of Vermont Health Network, Tom Thompson plays a key role in strategic decision-making across the network. His extensive experience in healthcare administration supports the network's goals in improving service delivery and operational effectiveness.