AHI – Adirondack Health Institute announces the hiring of one and promotion of two staff members to the role of Executive Director for the organization’s Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) program. The promotions and new hire relate to the implementation of a new Population Health Network (PHN) leadership system for managing health care delivery restructuring projects in five North Country regions.
Nancy Gildersleeve has been promoted to the position of Executive Director – Community Assessment and Prevention. In her new role, she is accountable for oversight of community-based organization engagement, the Adirondack Rural Health Network (ARHN), the Population Health Improvement Program (PHIP), and prevention education initiatives.
In conjunction with executives from partner organizations, Gildersleeve is also responsible for quality and financial outcomes for the newly-created Fulton County Region Population Health Network (PHN), supporting the work of a management triad consisting of a physician, hospital administrator and community-based organization representative charged with leading regional efforts in transforming the health care delivery system.
Gildersleeve previously held the role of AHI Director of Prevention and Planning, overseeing a number of programs focused on community health planning and improvement.
Gildersleeve, who holds a degree in Human Services, previously served in a number of leadership roles for the corporate offices of the Capital District YMCA, most recently blending association advancement and operational roles to create health equity and address chronic health issues in communities served by the organization.
Annette Parisi has been promoted to the position of Executive Director – Behavioral Integration. In her new role, she is accountable for care management programs, mental health and substance abuse provider engagement, value-based payment contract implementation, and population health management strategies.
In conjunction with executives from partner organizations, Parisi is also responsible for quality and financial outcomes for the newly-created Saranac Lake/Essex County Region Population Health Network (PHN), supporting the work of a management triad consisting of a physician, hospital administrator and community-based organization representative charged with leading regional efforts in transforming the health care delivery system.
Parisi previously held the role of Health Home Department Manager of AHI, leading efforts to provide enhanced coordination of medical and behavioral health care. She has more than 15 years of experience managing projects and teams in several industries.
Parisi holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Master of Science degree in Educational Administration and Policy Studies from the University at Albany and a Master of Science in Education degree in Counseling from the College of Saint Rose.
Mary McLaughlin joins AHI as Executive Director – Medical Integration. In her new role, she is accountable for acute and post-acute care provider engagement, and practice transformation efforts, including supporting providers with the implementation of value-based payment contracts and population health management strategies.
In conjunction with executives from partner organizations, McLaughlin is also responsible for quality and financial outcomes for the newly-created Queensbury/Glens Falls Region Population Health Network (PHN), supporting the work of a management triad consisting of a physician, hospital administrator and community-based organization representative charged with leading regional efforts in transforming the health care delivery system.
Prior to joining AHI, McLaughlin held a number of leadership roles at Albany Medical Center, most recently as Patient Care Services Director.
McLaughlin earned a Bachelor of Science degree, cum laude, in Nursing from Adelphi University, and an MBA from the University at Albany.
