Associate Chief Medical Information Officer Dr. Jacob VanHouten Elected as a Fellow of the American College of Preventive Medicine

Jacob VanHouten, MD, PhD, MPH, MS, FACPM, Associate Chief Medical Information Officer for Bassett Healthcare Network, was recently elected as a Fellow of the American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM).

This recognition, for which he was selected by peers on the ACPM Membership Committee, was earned through Dr. VanHouten’s service within the field of preventive medicine.

Preventive medicine is a recognized medical specialty that focuses on improving a patient’s wellbeing. The goal of preventive medicine is to prevent, when possible, disease, disability, and premature death. Preventive medicine’s applications can include vaccination, medical screenings, promoting routine exercise, encouraging smoking cessation, and population health initiatives to address social determinants that can have a negative impact on a person’s health.

“I am honored to be named a Fellow of the American College of Preventive Medicine, an organization I have been proud to be part of since medical school and whose approach to medicine I deeply value,” said Dr. VanHouten. “This recognition reflects my commitment to clinical preventive medicine, patient-centered applications of artificial intelligence in clinical practice, as well as to informatics-enabled population health and the advancement of value-based care. I look forward to continuing to promote preventive health and improve outcomes within our local rural community.”

Founded in 1954, The ACPM is a professional community for board-certified physicians to network, share their expertise, and advocate for the importance and advancement of prevention in society. The ACPM represents over 2,000 physicians, medical students, non-physicians, and other partners.

Dr. VanHouten joined Bassett Healthcare Network in 2024. In addition to his leadership responsibilities, he is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and he sees patients at the Bassett Health Center located at 125 Main Street in Oneonta. Dr. VanHouten is board certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine in both Public Health &General Preventive Medicine and Clinical Informatics.