BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A big leadership change is coming to the state’s largest health care provider as it navigates a budget battle with state regulators.

UVM Health Network President and CEO Sunny Eappen is stepping down as part of what the network’s board announced on Thursday is part of a larger effort to reduce expenses and streamline leadership.

UVM Medical Center president Dr. Steve Leffler will be the network’s interim CEO starting October 15th. UVM Health Network Board Chair Tom Golonka says that’s in addition to his current role as president of UVMMC.

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