Tommy Ibrahim, MD, MHA, has led the health system since July 2020.
President and CEO of Bassett Healthcare Network, Tommy Ibrahim, MD, MHA, has received a contract extension for his role.
According to a press release, the Central New York-based health system and Ibrahim "mutually and enthusiastically" agreed to an early contract extension, following his two-year anniversary. Originally slated to expire in December 2024, the contract has been extended through the end of 2029.
"Dr. Tommy Ibrahim has had a remarkably successful initial run at Bassett at a time when health care executives across the nation have been confronted by significant market turmoil and challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic which broke out at about the time of his arrival," Bassett Healthcare Network board of directors' chair, Doug Hastings, said in a statement.
"Dr. Ibrahim has championed a number of visionary initiatives that have positioned our network well for growth and financial stability while advancing our mission to improve patient health and community well-being. Tommy's strategic vision, work ethic, and calm resolve have been of immeasurable value," he added.
Ibrahim joined Bassett as president and CEO in July 2020, succeeding William Streck, MD, following a national search.
Previously he served as executive vice president and chief physician executive for INTEGRIS, a 19-hospital health system based in Oklahoma. Prior to that, he served as chief physician officer and vice president of medical affairs at Mercy Health Network.
"I am so grateful for this opportunity to continue our mission-critical efforts to lead Bassett into the future and to continue serving our community with superb health care services," Ibrahim said in a statement. "Since coming to Bassett in the summer of 2020, I have been impressed by the quality of the caregivers and practitioners who expertly and caringly serve our patients, day-in and day-out. There is so much left to accomplish here, but most importantly, I am determined to see our transformation through, to becoming the best employer in the region. Our 5,000 employees deserve no less."
"The past two years were incredibly difficult as we took important steps to create a sustainable foundation to build upon," he added. "I am deeply appreciative of our system and entity boards for their unwavering support. Our leadership teams and each of our caregivers and practitioners have done a masterful job to get us here, and we’re still only getting started."
Melanie Blackman is a contributing editor for strategy, marketing, and human resources at HealthLeaders, an HCPro brand.
Photo credit: Dr. Tommy Ibrahim, Bassett Healthcare Network’s President and Chief Executive Officer (left) and Doug Hastings, Bassett Healthcare Network’s Board of Directors Chair (right). Photo Courtesy of Bassett Healthcare Network.