The Healthcare Association of New York (HANYS) board of trustees recently announced its 2021 officers and executive committee members and MediSys President and CEO, Bruce Flanz was named chairman. In his new role, Mr. Flanz will work with HANYS leadership to ensure every New Yorker has access to affordable, high-quality care.
Mr. Flanz joined the HANYS board in 2014 and has been a member of its executive committee since 2017, holding many board officer roles including treasurer and secretary. In addition, he was also selected to chair the HANYS Chief Operating Officer forum as well as their Emergency Preparedness Task Force. In 2006, HANYS presented Mr. Flanz with its Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to improving healthcare.
In their press release announcing his appointment, HANYS stated, “During his 46-year career, Bruce Flanz has demonstrated leadership, commitment to community, and dedication to providing healthcare to all who need it. He has been instrumental in establishing MediSys as a leader in its market — and beyond. HANYS went on to state, “Flanz is perhaps best known for his contributions in the area of emergency preparedness. He was instrumental in relief efforts during Hurricane Andrew in 1992, the ice storm of 1998 in Northern New York, the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in Manhattan, Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and in Puerto Rico for Hurricane Maria in 2017.”
Upon learning of his selection, Mr. Flanz stated, “It is an honor to have been chosen to chair the board of trustees for the Healthcare Association of New York. They share the same values as we do at the MediSys Health Network and I will do my best to support their efforts to advance the health of individuals and communities by providing leadership, representation and service to healthcare providers.”