Post Author: Patrick M. O'Shaughnessy, DO, MBA
Patrick M. O’Shaughnessy serves as president and chief executive officer of Catholic Health of Long Island, a $3.2 billion mission-driven health system comprising six acute care hospitals, three nursing homes, hospice and home health services, and an extensive physician network. A native Long Islander and former emergency physician, Dr. O’Shaughnessy is board-certified in emergency medicine and health care quality and management. He earned his medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, an MBA from Adelphi University, and a master’s degree in population health management from Thomas Jefferson University. An advocate for prevention and population health, he emphasizes social determinants such as food insecurity. He is a licensed pilot who integrates aviation safety principles into clinical operations. Additional details about his experience and leadership can be found on LinkedIn.
Patrick M. O'Shaughnessy serves as president and chief executive officer of Catholic Health of Long Island, a $3.2 billion mission-driven health system comprising six acute care hospitals, three nursing homes, hospice and home health services, and an extensive physician network. A native Long Islander and former emergency physician, Dr. O'Shaughnessy is board-certified in emergency medicine and health care quality and management. He earned his medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, an MBA from Adelphi University, and a master's degree in population health management from Thomas Jefferson University. An advocate for prevention and population health, he emphasizes social determinants such as food insecurity. He is a licensed pilot who integrates aviation safety principles into clinical operations. Additional details about his experience and leadership can be found on LinkedIn.
Rising costs are dominating kitchen table conversations across the country, and health care is no exception. In response, federal and state regulators have introduced a range of proposals to curb spending and improve efficiencies—some thoughtful, others deeply flawed. As a former emergency medicine physician and now a health care executive with over three decades of experience, I’ve seen what works and what doesn’t. If we’re serious about cost control, we …
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