George "Al" Alan Kurose, MD, MBA

George Alan "Al" Kurose, formerly of East Greenwich, RI, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the age of 64. He faced his battle with pancreatic cancer with the same determination and grace that defined his remarkable life.

Integrity and honor defined Al's character. He embodied the values of empathy, mindfulness, presence, and hard work. Al was raised in Norwalk, CT, where he met his loving wife, Sharon, with whom he had been married for 41 years. Together, they built a beautiful life in Rhode Island, characterized by adventure, love, and the joy of family as they raised their three children. As a father, he was compassionate, fair, and ever the teacher, guiding them through life with patience and wisdom. In addition to his wife, Sharon, he is survived by his three children, Ben Kurose and his fiancée, Samantha Browne-Walters, Alex Kurose and his wife, Heather Loring, Megan Kurose and her husband, Justin Culshaw, his brothers, Jim Kurose and Ned Kurose, and numerous nieces and nephews.

 Al loved spending his free time boating, gardening, and enjoying various outdoor activities and sports. He was known for his unwavering commitment to fitness, exemplified by his personal achievement as a two-time Ironman finisher.

Al holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wesleyan University and earned his Doctor of Medicine from Washington University School of Medicine, as well as an Executive Master of Business Administration from Yale University School of Management.

Professionally, Al dedicated the first 20 years of his career to his patients as an internal medicine physician with a private practice in East Providence, RI. He was known for his dedication to his patients.  In the latter half of his career, Al channeled his passion for clinical excellence into leadership, serving as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Coastal Medical. There, he drove the organization's evolution into an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) that was nationally recognized for its best-in-class performance on quality and cost. His leadership continued at Lifespan as the Senior Vice President of Primary Care and Population Health. Most recently, he served as the President and Chief Operating Officer of Nuvance Health Medical Practice. His expertise in value-based care and healthcare reform led him to testify before the U.S. Senate HELP and Budget Committees.

In addition to his professional roles, Al was a unifying community leader. He served on the board of the Rhode Island Foundation, including a term as Board Chair. He also served as Co-Chair of the RI Cost Trend Steering Committee.

The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to a charitable fund established in his honor to carry forward his legacy of making a positive impact for patients in healthcare. Donations can be made to The G. Alan Kurose, MD Healthcare Impact Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation via the following link: www.rifoundation.org/gakurose

At the family's request, services will be private.