Thompson Named Head of Bassett Healthcare Network 

COOPERSTOWN—By unanimous vote of the Bassett Healthcare Network Board of Directors, Staci Thompson, MHA, FACMPE, has officially been named president and chief executive officer of the Bassett network. Thompson has been serving as interim president and CEO since January 1, 2024, succeeding Dr. Tommy Ibrahim upon his departure. Her tenure as the head of BHN begins immediately.

“Staci is an accomplished leader with decades of experience and knowledge—with a deep passion for rural health,” said Doug Hastings, chair of Bassett Healthcare Network’s Board of Directors, in a release issued March 20. “Her extensive experience in healthcare operations leadership has positioned her to provide highly qualified and critical guidance at a pivotal time—as Bassett Healthcare Network continues to navigate complex industry headwinds around recruitment and retention, operational efficiency, the changing needs of our patients and communities, and rapidly expanding technological advancements in medicine.”