healthcare19 hours ago
Albany Med CEO Pickett placed on paid leave after board launches 30-day independent review of assault claims
Albany Medical Center has placed President and CEO Daniel T. Pickett III on paid leave while a special board committee oversees a 30-day independent review of sexual assault allegations. The review, conducted by an outside firm, aims to assess the potential impact of the claims on the health system. Pickett, who assumed the CEO role in December 2025, denies the accusations and has filed a defamation lawsuit seeking $1 million. Hospital operations will continue under senior leadership during the investigation, with the board declining further comment until the review concludes.