Here are some representative accolades…
“Peter came to the Long Island College Hospital in early October, 2012. At this time the hospital was experiencing a financial crisis. In addition to the fiscal difficulty the hospital was in, the morale of the staff, as well as the physicians was at an all time low; with many seeking employment elsewhere. Within six weeks Peter had tackled most of the problems, while building personal relationships with many physicians. At the town hall meetings he earned the trust of the staff and he turned their negative feelings about the hospital into positive ones. I have been at Long Island College Hospital for the last forty years and I have never seen such a positive change by a CEO take place in such a short period of time. I would like to thank Peter on behalf of the entire medical staff of LICH and wish him well in his future endeavors. ” – Medical Staff President
“Peter has demonstrated his ability to lead an organization in a time of extreme stress and to lead a Board down a path that is in the best interest of the organization. Peter also has the ability to deliver the hard messages that are difficult on staff with empathy, so that the employees understand the mission and the reasons for difficult decisions.” – Board Chairman
“… I found Peter to be one of those rare individuals who takes the time to listen, absorb information, and form substantive solutions to ongoing institutional problems. … While Mr. Betts had the very difficult job of handling reorganization and in many cases, reductions in force … he did so with dignity and grace. I am amazed that an individual could bring about such changes without generating animosity with the … employees, yet Peter was able to do just that. He was held in high regard by everyone who worked under him and with him.” – Medical Staff President
“Peter has enormous acumen in handling business negotiations and is an especially strong strategic thinker and leader. He is bright, honest, level-headed, cool-under-pressure, and extremely experienced in running, building and turning around healthcare systems. He was a Godsend to our institution. He was the right man for our job. He was a very reassuring presence throughout our travails, imbuing confidence in all employees and the Board, keeping all focused on our goals and cheering for a mutually successful outcome.” – Board Vice Chairman
“During a very turbulent time, Mr. Betts expanded communication lines and provided a calm atmosphere engendering collective support and averting an exodus of physicians, nurses, and support staff. Morale was improved as Peter managed a tremendous number of immediate and long term needs, some of which include the following: improve cash flow and day to day operations; renegotiate managed-care contracts; recruit new physicians to the medical staff; communicate with community and state political leaders; media relations and marketing; improve clinical services; identify clinical equipment needs and create [a] plan to implement need upgrades, initiate clinical and operational quality improvement programs; initiate service excellence program; develop code of conduct; assist the medical staff and board in redrafting bylaws; develop an organizational strategic plan and mission and vision statements. … Peter is a hands on, personable, leader who projects pride in his workforce and is admired by everyone in the organization, including the rank and file staff and volunteers who also feel that he is approachable, responsive, and considerate of them.” – Chairman, Department of Radiology
“Everything you ever told the Board was true and it all happened the way you said it would … It was obvious that this little hospital means as much to you as it does to those of us who are dedicated to it … If you never take on another turnaround, you should know that this one was a terrific success. You got us through the bankruptcy and saved us … I’m not sure anyone else would have put the blood, sweat and tears into the project that saving us demanded.” – Medical Staff Member and Past Board Member
