NEW YORK, NY – July 18, 2023 – Today the New York Proton Center, a leading provider of proton therapy cancer treatment, announced the appointment of James Loos, CPA as its new Chief Financial Officer. With over 25 years of experience in the healthcare and life sciences industry, Loos brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the new role.
“James’ impressive track record in healthcare finance management and driving operational excellence make him a valuable addition to our leadership team,” said Jonathan Weinbach, Chief Executive Officer of the New York Proton Center. “His expertise in the industry and in the region will contribute significantly to the continued growth and success of our organization. We are thrilled to welcome him to the New York Proton Center team.”
Prior to joining the New York Proton Center, Loos held senior leadership positions at NYU Langone Health over the course of almost twenty years and helped to build the health system’s oncology service line into a comprehensive network of cancer centers throughout the region.
“As the only proton therapy provider in the state, the New York Proton Center is an important resource for cancer patients in the region. I look forward to leveraging my knowledge and experience to further enhance the center’s ability to serve people with complex conditions, and to foster its continued success as the world’s busiest proton therapy facility,” said James Loos, Chief Financial Officer of the New York Proton Center.
Most recently, as a senior director at the NYU Langone Perlmutter Cancer Center (PCC), Loos oversaw a network of over 1,200 employees generating more than $1 billion annually. He managed operations and finance for PCC’s flagship outpatient comprehensive cancer center and fifteen satellite ambulatory centers. Significantly, during his tenure he led the integration of oncology operations at Winthrop University Hospital into the PCC network and helped the system successfully open PCC satellite locations in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and Long Island.
Loos has also previously worked in senior finance and operations roles at New York Presbyterian-Westchester (formerly Lawrence Hospital), Deloitte & Touche LLP Healthcare and Life Sciences Practice, and Northwell Health’s Lenox Hill Hospital.
A Certified Public Accountant, Loos is a member of the Association of Cancer Executives, American College of Healthcare Executives, Healthcare Financial Management Association, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants.
About the New York Proton Center
The New York Proton Center is creating the gold standard for proton therapy, giving new hope to patients living with cancer. In partnership with leading academic medical centers—Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Montefiore Health System, Mount Sinai Health System—the New York Proton Center brings together expert oncologists, clinical care teams, and researchers to improve cancer care and advance the clinical evidence for proton therapy.
