Guiry Named VP of Operations at Fox Hospital

ONEONTA—Bassett Healthcare Network and A.O. Fox Hospital’s Board of Directors have announced the appointment of Michael Guiry, PA-C, MBA, as vice president of operations at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta.

Guiry, a healthcare administrator with more than 25 years of experience leading patient service operations and practicing as a physician assistant in cardiology, began his tenure at Fox on September 8, officials said in a press release issued on Thursday, September 11.

In his new role at A.O. Fox Hospital, Guiry will oversee day-to-day operations of A.O. Fox Hospital, A.O. Fox Hospital’s Tri-Town Campus in Sidney, FoxCare Center and A.O. Fox Nursing Home. According to officials, he will work closely with clinical leaders, nursing, ancillary services, and leaders across Bassett Healthcare Network to strengthen Fox’s position in the health system, build its business strategy and operations, and grow the institution as a key healthcare provider in the region.

“Fox is at a pivotal point right now, with immense growth opportunity,” said Guiry. “I knew right away when I became acquainted with the leaders and caregivers here that Fox is a special place with extremely dedicated people. I am excited to work alongside them to continue building on the organization’s solid foundation and grow services.”

Guiry arrives at Bassett Healthcare Network with more than 25 years of leadership experience in healthcare operations, business development and physician practice management. Most recently, he served as associate vice president of the physician enterprise at Richmond University Medical Center in Staten Island. Prior to that, he spent five years overseeing the cardiovascular service line at a large health system in Pennsylvania, supporting 12 hospital campuses and more than 20 outpatient offices. Earlier in his career, Guiry held leadership roles at hospitals in Manhattan, where he directed cardiac services, business development and operations.

“I am passionate about bridging communication, building teams that optimize patient service operations, and driving process improvements,” Guiry said. “Much of my experience has been at busy medical centers in the greater New York City area. My time serving in Pennsylvania introduced me to the world of rural health, and I developed a deep appreciation for the needs of patients in rural and remote settings who overcome unique challenges to obtain care.

“Though A.O. Fox Hospital is based in the most populated municipality within Bassett Healthcare Network, the surrounding areas we serve are stretched across quaint communities and vast rural areas,” Guiry continued. “Everyone I’ve met in the Oneonta and Cooperstown communities has been incredibly welcoming, which makes me even more excited to begin this work. I am eager to be part of this health system and help continue to build and offer best-in-class care to our population in Oneonta and beyond.”

According to the press release, Guiry earned his bachelor’s degree in biology at the University of Scranton, completed physician assistant studies at St. John’s Sisters of Charity Physician Assistant Program in Staten Island, and later obtained his MBA at Fairleigh Dickinson University. He practiced in cardiology while also serving in hospital leadership roles, gaining broad experience in clinical care, operations and team development.

“Working at the bedside has helped instill in me what makes an extraordinary patient experience,” he said “In rural communities especially, connecting patients with the right care, at the right time, close to home is of utmost importance. A.O. Fox Hospital is a premiere facility with a proud 120-year legacy of caring for the community. I am very excited to get to work with my colleagues at Fox and across the network to continue building on that tradition and ensuring patients in Otsego County receive the care they depend on.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Michael to our leadership team at Bassett Healthcare Network,” announced Staci Thompson, MHA, FACMPE, president and chief executive officer of Bassett Healthcare Network and president of A.O. Fox Hospital. “His extensive clinical and operational experience, knowledge, passion, and can-do attitude is exactly what we need.

“His extensive clinical and operational experience, knowledge, passion, and can-do attitude is exactly what we need at A.O. Fox Hospital to continue propelling the hospital forward as a key care provider in our network. I have so much faith in Michael and am excited to see his vision and leadership for the care services we offer in Oneonta, Sidney, and beyond,” Thompson said.