Health System with 5 hospitals across 1 state
| Health System | Bassett Healthcare Network |
|---|---|
| Total Hospitals | 5 |
| Commercial/Acute Hospitals | 5 |
| Total Beds | 330 |
| Commercial/Acute Beds | 330 |
| Headquarters | Cooperstown, NY |
| Website | bassett.org |
| Hospital | Type | Beds | Teaching | Recently Joined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.O. Fox Hospital | Acute Care Hospital | 60 | No | No |
| Bassett Medical Center | Acute Care Hospital | 180 | Yes | No |
| O'Connor Hospital | Critical Access Hospital | 25 | No | No |
| Little Falls Hospital | Critical Access Hospital | 25 | No | No |
| Cobleskill Regional Hospital | Critical Access Hospital | 40 | No | No |
Served as interim President and CEO since January 1, 2024, succeeding Dr. Tommy Ibrahim. [11] Accomplished leader with decades of experience and knowledge, with a deep passion for rural health. Extensive experience in healthcare operations leadership. Arrived at Bassett in 2023 after serving at The Guthrie Clinic for more than 28 years, including executive vice president and chief operating officer for Guthrie Medical Group. [11] Will oversee the operations of Bassett Healthcare Network. This includes executive leadership of all hospital operations, including direct leadership of Bassett Medical Center and A.O. Fox Hospital, providing an important administrative presence at each of these facilities. She will also provide oversight of Bassett's Critical Access Hospital division leadership teams and operations at Cobleskill Regional Hospital, Little Falls Hospital, and O'Connor Hospital in Delhi. [2]
Brings more than 30 years of experience in nursing administration to the organization. Most recently, she served as chief nursing officer and vice president of patient care services at Cooley Dickenson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham Health System in Massachusetts. [3]
Lisa M. Betrus, MBA, LNHA, serves as the Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer of Bassett Healthcare Network and Chief Administrative Officer of Valley Health Services & Valley Residential Services at Bassett Healthcare Network. She has been with Valley Health Services and Valley Residential Services in Herkimer since 1998. Her role expanded in 2017 to include Vice President for Continuum of Care at Bassett Healthcare Network, and in 2020, she was named a Senior Vice President. In this role, she oversees strategic growth initiatives and development, supports the operational deployment of transformative care delivery models, and leads ambulatory service operations. Betrus holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Services Administration from Ithaca College and a Master's in Business Administration with a concentration in finance from Sage Graduate School. She is also a licensed New York State Nursing Home Administrator. She has received recognition for her work in long-term care and service to her community.
Previously served as vice president of operations for Bassett Medical Group. [3]
Mary Ann Dougherty serves as the Senior Vice President, Strategic Marketing & Corporate Communications at Bassett Healthcare Network. No additional details regarding her professional background were available in the search results.
Paul Uhrig serves as the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal & Digital Health Officer at Bassett Healthcare Network, a role he assumed in December 2020. As the first chief legal officer at Bassett, he joined as part of a new executive team. With over 30 years of experience, Uhrig has focused on the intersection of healthcare technology, law, policy, and innovation, including national efforts in healthcare interoperability and the secure electronic exchange of medical records. Prior to his time at Bassett, he was with Surescripts, an electronic prescribing network, which he joined in 2006 after working in private practice. In his current role, Uhrig oversees all legal matters for Bassett Healthcare Network and leads initiatives to integrate innovative technologies to enhance patient care in Central New York. He has been involved in strategic partnerships aimed at utilizing digital health to improve patient experience, maintain financial stability, and support rural health populations. Additionally, Uhrig is a member of the New York eHealth Collaborative Policy Committee.
Will take on the supplemental role of chief operating officer of Bassett Medical Center. [3]
Brenda Laughlin, SPHR, is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Bassett Healthcare Network. A Brenda Laughlin, SPHR, with a background as an HR practitioner for many years, including time at SuccessFactors, and experience in HR technology and consulting, co-founded Enavrio and served as CEO of PeakSource Consulting.
Henry Knoop IV, PA, serves as the Associate Chief Clinical Officer, Chief Advanced Practice Officer, and Associate Chief Medical Information Officer at Bassett Healthcare Network. He is a physician assistant with clinical experience in inpatient critical care and family medicine. Knoop holds a B.A. from the State University of New York at Oswego. He has been recognized as a "Rising Star in Healthcare" and has played a significant role in developing Bassett's telemedicine and virtual health services, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He has been with Bassett Healthcare Network for approximately seven years.