What Ellis Medicine does

Ellis Medicine is a not-for-profit, community-based healthcare system serving New York's Capital Region across five counties (Albany, Saratoga, Schenectady, Fulton, and Montgomery) from four main campuses anchored by a 438-bed flagship hospital in Schenectady, plus additional ambulatory, mental health, urgent care, and primary care locations. The organization was formed in 2015 through the merger of Ellis Hospital and St. Clare's Hospital, and employs more than 3,300 staff and 700 medical staff members, with a 170-clinician multispecialty physician group (Ellis Medical Group) providing primary and specialty care. Service lines span cardiac care (Wright Heart Center), oncology (in partnership with Roswell Park), emergency and trauma, neuroscience and stroke, orthopedics, pulmonary and critical care, women's health (Bellevue Woman's Center), and behavioral health, including the Living Room and Family Room walk-in mental health crisis diversion programs.

The underlying technology stack combines advanced clinical hardware (DaVinci robotic surgery, Ion robotic bronchoscopy, CathWorks FFRangio System, Zephyr Endobronchial Valve, and WATCHMAN implants) with a Cerner-based electronic health record and the iCare patient portal integrated with the HIXNY regional health information exchange. Specialized programs include the Belanger School of Nursing and the Ellis Family Medicine Residency Program, supporting in-house clinical training and workforce pipeline.

Revenue is generated primarily through patient care services billed to patients, commercial insurers, Medicare, and Medicaid, supplemented by philanthropy via the Foundation for Ellis Medicine, educational program tuition, and laboratory and diagnostic service fees. The system distributes services directly through its hospital campuses, urgent care centers, primary care offices, blood draw stations, and specialty centers, with a 24/7 Patient Access Center and Transfer Center managing physician referrals and acute care transfers across the region. In June 2026, Ellis concluded its years-long partnership and discontinued merger talks with St. Peter's Health Partners, with management and professional services agreements terminating by August 16, 2026, signaling a return to independent operating posture.

Name

Ellis Medicine

Legal name

Ellis Medicine

Website

https://ellismedicine.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Ellis Medicine is a not-for-profit community healthcare system in New York's Capital Region, operating a 438-bed flagship hospital and three additional campuses across five counties. It provides inpatient, emergency, and specialty care (cardiac, cancer, neuroscience, orthopedics, women's health, mental health) to community members, physicians, and regional referral partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Hospital and Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Ambulatory Specialty Clinics (Multi-Specialty & Single-Specialty) (HLAFABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA)

Keywords

• Acute hospital care
• Cardiac care services
• Oncology treatment
• Women's health services
• Behavioral health programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Schenectady

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Primary revenue from comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical services billed to patients and insurance providers. Services include emergency care, surgeries, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, and specialty care.
2. Government Healthcare Programs: Revenue from Medicare and Medicaid programs serving eligible patient populations.
3. Philanthropy and Donations: The Foundation for Ellis Medicine accepts charitable donations, planned giving, and legacy gifts to support hospital programs and expansion.
4. Laboratory and Diagnostic Services: Outpatient blood draw and laboratory testing services at multiple locations with insurance billing.
5. Educational Programs: Revenue from Belanger School of Nursing tuition and medical residency programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Ellis Medicine is a 438-bed, not-for-profit community healthcare system providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and support services across four campuses in New York's Capital Region. Core offerings include emergency and urgent care, cardiac care (Wright Heart Center), cancer care (in partnership with Roswell Park), women's health (Bellevue Woman's Center), orthopedics, neuroscience and stroke care, behavioral health, primary care, diagnostic imaging, and laboratory services. The system also operates the Belanger School of Nursing and a Family Medicine Residency program, and runs the region's first walk-in mental health crisis diversion programs (The Living Room and The Family Room).

Product overview

Ellis Medicine is a 438-bed community and teaching healthcare system serving New York's Capital Region with four main campuses: Ellis Hospital (Schenectady), Bellevue Woman's Center (Niskayuna), Medical Center of Clifton Park, and McClellan Street Health Center. The system offers a comprehensive array of inpatient and outpatient services including cardiac care (Wright Heart Center), cancer care (with Roswell Park partnership), emergency services, neuroscience/stroke care, orthopedics, pulmonary and critical care, women's health, and mental health services. Ellis operates the iCare Patient Portal, a Cerner-based electronic health record system providing patients digital access to their health information. Additional services include primary care at multiple locations, laboratory and diagnostic imaging, the Belanger School of Nursing, Family Medicine Residency program, and specialty programs such as The Living Room and The Family Room for walk-in mental health services. The Ellis Medical Group comprises over 170 clinicians providing primary and specialty care across the region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iCare Patient Portal: Patient portal for accessing health records, medication renewals, and provider messaging.
• Wright Heart Center
• Bellevue Woman's Center
• Medical Center of Clifton Park
• Ellis Hospital

Products and services

• Ellis Hospital The main 438-bed hospital campus at 1101 Nott Street, Schenectady, providing emergency, inpatient medical/surgical, and psychiatric care for Albany, Saratoga, Schenectady, Fulton and Montgomery Counties. Features a nationally recognized Heart Center, New York State designated Stroke Center, advanced surgery programs, diagnostic imaging, and 36-bed Intensive Care Unit.
• Bellevue Woman's Center The region's only inpatient facility dedicated to the care of women and infants, offering OB/GYN services including breast care, surgery, gynecologic care, and maternity with the region's first OB/GYN Hospitalist program.
• Medical Center of Clifton Park Emergent care center open 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., seven days a week, offering on-site imaging, blood draw, laboratory, and primary care services for the Clifton Park, Halfmoon, Mechanicville, Ballston Lake, Stillwater, and nearby communities.
• McClellan Street Health Center Outpatient services, primary care, short-stay rehabilitation, and long-term care (nursing home) at 624 McClellan Street, Schenectady. Home to the Ellis Family Medicine Residency Program and Belanger School of Nursing.
• Mohawk Harbor Primary Care and Urgent Care Combined urgent care (open 7 days a week, 9AM-8PM) and primary care facility at 200 Harborside Drive, Schenectady, offering women's health, LGBTQ+ care, pediatric care, and same-day walk-in services.
• Wright Heart Center Cardiac care center offering hybrid ablation procedures for A-Fib patients, radial catheterization/angioplasty, cardiac surgery, WATCHMAN device implants, and cardiac rehabilitation programs.
• Cancer Care / Oncology Complete cancer care including detection, diagnosis, advanced treatments, medical oncology/chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, infusion therapy, breast health navigator, palliative care, and lymphedema management, in partnership with Roswell Park Care Center.
• Mental Health Services Comprehensive mental health services including inpatient psychiatric units (36-bed adult, 16-bed Adolescent Treatment Center), outpatient mental health clinic, crisis intervention, The Living Room (adult walk-in), The Family Room (youth walk-in), Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS), and peer advocacy programs.
• Stroke Center New York State designated Primary Stroke Center recognized by the American Stroke Association with Gold Plus Award, providing rapid evaluation and treatment for stroke patients.
• iCare Patient Portal Cerner-based electronic patient portal enabling patients to request medication renewals, message providers, view health records including lab results, medications, visit summaries, and clinical notes. Accessible via web and HealTheLife mobile app.
• Pulmonary and Critical Care / Sleep Disorders Centers Pulmonary and critical care services including Zephyr Endobronchial Valve treatment, sleep disorder diagnosis and treatment, pulmonary function testing, and advanced procedures such as robotic-assisted bronchoscopy (ION) and endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS).
• Orthopedics Joint replacement (hip, knee, shoulder), sports medicine, minimally invasive surgery, and orthopedic rehabilitation services.
• Ellis Medical Group Multispecialty physician practice of more than 170 clinicians including 130 physicians providing primary care and specialty services across multiple locations.
• Belanger School of Nursing Nursing education program training the next generation of clinicians, with over 40 years of experience in nursing education.
• Family Medicine Residency Residency program for medical school graduates training in family medicine, operating at the McClellan Street Health Center location.
• Laboratory Services Outpatient blood draw stations and laboratory services at multiple convenient locations including Clifton Park, Glenville, Niskayuna, and Ellis Hospital, with no appointment required during regular hours.
• Diagnostic Imaging Comprehensive imaging services including CT scans, MRI, mammography, ultrasound, angiography, and X-rays at multiple locations with state-of-the-art technology.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14.4% heart attack readmission rate vs. 16.8% national average
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered former - partnership ended, core, support and minor.

• St. Peter's Health Partnersformer - partnership endedStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2026Years-long partnership and merger talks concluded. Plans to terminate management services and professional services agreements by August 16. Decision attributed to changes in the healthcare industry. Both organizations remain committed to the region and will coordinate to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Rehabilitation Support Services (RSS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Collaboration to create The Living Room at State Street Mental Health Center - a first of its kind in the Capital Region providing walk-in mental health crisis diversion services for adults as an alternative to the Emergency Department.
• Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoswell Park Care Center located at Ellis Medicine providing comprehensive cancer care with access to Roswell Park's national clinical trials and specialized oncology expertise. Patients have local access to world-class cancer treatment.
• Stratus VideosupportTechnology or IntegrationVideo Remote Interpretation service provider connecting deaf or limited English proficiency patients to medically certified interpreters in under 30 seconds, 24/7.
• HIXNY (Healthcare Information Exchange New York)coreTechnology or IntegrationEllis Medicine is an active member of HIXNY which extends collaborative use of health information technology with regional medical professionals to improve healthcare delivery.
• VNS Homecare (Care Central)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCare Central partnership coordinating medical and social services to help people with chronic conditions get the care they need across multiple settings.
• Schenectady County Office of Community ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks closely with Schenectady County Office of Community Services and New York State Office of Mental Health to provide mental health services to the community in times of critical need.
• New York State Office of Mental HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with state office to provide mental health services and create new programs as various needs arise in the community.
• Healthy Capital District Initiative (HCDI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEllis works with HCDI to identify health needs in Schenectady County and across the entire Capital Region for community health assessments.
• Schenectady Coalition for a Healthy Community (SCHC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with SCHC to develop community-wide responses to identified health needs in the region.
• Victim Advocacy Services of Planned Parenthood Mohawk HudsonsupportStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Ellis Hospital S.A.F.E. (Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners) program to provide victims with advocacy and accompaniment through forensic exam, police statement, and criminal justice proceedings.
• Schenectady City SchoolssupportStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership with local schools for health education and community outreach initiatives.
• Stewart'sminorOthersGrant funder for mental health programs including The Family Room, Comfort Room, and outdoor patio at the Adolescent Treatment Center.
• The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital RegionminorOthersGrant funder for mental health programs including The Family Room, Comfort Room, and outdoor patio at the Adolescent Treatment Center.
• The Standish Family FundminorOthersGrant funder for mental health programs including The Family Room, Comfort Room, and outdoor patio at the Adolescent Treatment Center.
• Ronald McDonald House CharitiesminorOthersGrant funder for mental health programs including The Family Room, Comfort Room, and outdoor patio at the Adolescent Treatment Center.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Bassett Healthcare Network: Central/upstate New York integrated rural health network serving a multi-county catchment with comparable community hospital, primary care, and specialty offerings.
• Glens Falls Hospital: Warren County community hospital serving the southern Adirondack region with overlapping inpatient and ambulatory services to a similar population type as Ellis.
• Nathan Littauer Hospital: Fulton County community hospital serving one of Ellis's five service counties (Gloversville/Johnstown area) with comparable rural community hospital services.
• St. Mary's Healthcare: Montgomery County community hospital in Amsterdam, NY — directly serving another of Ellis's five service counties with similar community hospital and primary care offerings.

Direct peers

• Albany Medical Center: Largest academic medical center in the Capital Region, providing comparable inpatient, specialty, and emergency services and competing for the same referral base as Ellis Medicine across Albany and surrounding counties.
• Saratoga Hospital: Saratoga County-based community hospital that directly competes with Ellis Medical Group primary care and specialty practices in the same Capital Region catchment.
• St. Peter's Health Partners: Capital Region community health system that was in a years-long partnership and merger talks with Ellis, terminating in 2026; offers directly comparable inpatient, cardiac, and women's services in the same geography.
• Columbia Memorial Health: Upstate New York community hospital system serving Columbia and Greene counties with comparable service mix; now part of the Albany Med network but historically a Capital Region peer.

Broad incumbents

• Northwell Health: Largest New York State health system with broad community hospital, specialty, and ambulatory services statewide, including overlapping Capital Region referral competition.
• Trinity Health: National Catholic health system parent of St. Peter's Health Partners; operates community hospitals across NY with similar multi-specialty, mission-driven offerings to Ellis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ellismedicine
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ellismedicine
• Facebookfacebook.com/EllisMedicineNY
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ellis-medicine
• Instagraminstagram.com/ellismedicine
• TikToktiktok.com/@ellismedicine

Compliance9 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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