Oswego Health has recently hired MICHAEL C. BACKUS as its new executive VP and chief operating officer. He has served on the Oswego Health board of directors since 2016 and is currently the chairman of the board of directors of ConnextCare. In addition, Backus serves on the credentials and legislative committees for the National Association […]
Oswego Health has recently hired MICHAEL C. BACKUS as its new executive VP and chief operating officer. He has served on the Oswego Health board of directors since 2016 and is currently the chairman of the board of directors of ConnextCare. In addition, Backus serves on the credentials and legislative committees for the National Association of Community Health Centers. Backus is responsible for business development including overseeing physician recruitment, community relations, and capital-project planning. Professionally, before joining Oswego Health, Backus served in elected office as clerk of Oswego County where he led the legislative committee for the New York State Association of County Clerks. He also has served on the legislative staff of state and federal officials, including former U.S. Rep. John McHugh. Backus holds a master’s degree in public administration, along with a bachelor’s degree from Le Moyne College, where he is also a member of the Board of Regents.