Bassett Healthcare Network

Bassett Healthcare Network is a comprehensive healthcare system that provides a wide range of medical services to patients in Central New York and beyond, in collaboration with American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, and American Diabetes Association. The network is affiliated with Columbia University and Weill Cornell Medical College, and is a member of the American Hospital Association and the New York State Hospital Association. Bassett Healthcare Network is also accredited by The Joint Commission and has received recognition from Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades. The network's services are supported by UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, and Cigna.

● Overview

Bassett Healthcare Network is a non-profit organization that operates several hospitals, clinics, and medical facilities in New York, including Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, New York, A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta, New York, and Cobleskill Regional Hospital in Cobleskill, New York. The network provides a range of medical services, including cardiology with American College of Cardiology, oncology with National Cancer Institute, and neurology with American Academy of Neurology. Bassett Healthcare Network is also a teaching hospital, with affiliations with University of Rochester and Albany Medical College. The network has partnerships with Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America and Biotechnology Innovation Organization.

● History

Bassett Healthcare Network was founded in 1922 by Mary Imogene Bassett, a physician and public health advocate, with support from Rockefeller Foundation and Carnegie Corporation of New York. The network has a long history of providing high-quality medical care to patients in Central New York, and has been recognized for its innovative approaches to healthcare delivery by Institute of Medicine and National Academy of Medicine. Over the years, the network has expanded to include several hospitals and medical facilities, and has established partnerships with American Medical Association, American Nurses Association, and Healthcare Financial Management Association. The network has also received funding from National Institutes of Health and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

● Services

Bassett Healthcare Network provides a wide range of medical services, including primary care with American Academy of Family Physicians, specialty care with American Board of Medical Specialties, and surgical services with American College of Surgeons. The network also offers rehabilitation services with American Physical Therapy Association, home health care with National Association for Home Care & Hospice, and hospice care with National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. In addition, the network has a range of support services, including social work with National Association of Social Workers, nutrition counseling with Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and spiritual care with Association of Professional Chaplains. The network's services are supported by Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and Kaiser Permanente.

● Facilities

Bassett Healthcare Network operates several hospitals and medical facilities in New York, including Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, New York, A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta, New York, and Cobleskill Regional Hospital in Cobleskill, New York. The network also has several outpatient clinics and medical offices, including Bassett Medical Group and Fox Hospital Medical Group. The network's facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with General Electric, computed tomography (CT) scans with Siemens, and positron emission tomography (PET) scans with Philips. The network has partnerships with Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer.

● Research_and_Education

Bassett Healthcare Network is committed to medical research and education, with partnerships with National Institutes of Health, American Medical Association, and American College of Physicians. The network has a range of research programs, including clinical trials with Food and Drug Administration, epidemiology studies with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and health services research with Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. The network also offers educational programs for medical students with Association of American Medical Colleges, residents with Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, and healthcare professionals with American Hospital Association. The network has affiliations with Harvard University and Stanford University.

● Community_Involvement

Bassett Healthcare Network is committed to community involvement and outreach, with partnerships with American Red Cross, United Way, and Salvation Army. The network offers a range of health education programs with American Heart Association, health screenings with American Cancer Society, and support groups with National Alliance on Mental Illness. The network also has a range of community benefit programs, including charity care with Catholic Health Association, financial assistance with Healthcare Financial Management Association, and healthcare access programs with National Association of Community Health Centers. The network has received recognition from American Hospital Association and New York State Hospital Association. Category:Healthcare in New York