DENVER— Connect for Health Colorado’s Chief Executive Officer Kevin Patterson recently announced that Brian Lidiak has been named as Chief Operating Officer.

“I enthusiastically welcome Brian Lidiak into this new Chief Operating Officer role,” said Kevin Patterson. “Brian brings more than two decades of health care industry leadership experience. His focus on business process analysis, change management, and operational efficiencies will support meaningful enterprise-level continuous improvements helping Connect for Health Colorado continue to thrive.”

Brian joined Connect for Health Colorado in December of 2024 as the Chief Operating Officer. His tenured healthcare leadership includes various CEO and COO roles with HCA Healthcare, Ascension Health, and Baylor Scott & White. He brings over 25 years of experience across five states leading hospitals, outpatient centers, large medical groups, insurance contracting, and healthcare start-ups.

Brian graduated with a BS in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M University and a Masters in Healthcare Administration from Washington University in St. Louis. He is certified as a Lean Healthcare executive and is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Brian and his wife, Joni, enjoy skiing and taking full advantage of the Colorado outdoors with their three sons and two yellow labradors.