GIANELLI INVITED TO SERVE AS CHAIR OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC HOSPITALS’ STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
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April 25, 2012
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GIANELLI INVITED TO SERVE AS CHAIR OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC HOSPITALS’ STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
EAST MEADOW, NY…Arthur A. Gianelli, President/CEO of the NuHealth System, has been invited to serve as chair of the National Association of Public Hospitals’ (NAPH) strategic planning committee. In the appointment letter, Kirk Calhoun, MD, President/CEO of the University of Texas Health Center at Tyler, and chair of NAPH’s executive committee, stated: “I would like to invite you to chair NAPH’s strategic planning committee. This key committee serves an essential role in guiding the association in a critical time in NAPH’s history. We are growing and changing in many ways which creates both new challenges and opportunities. Your term would be 2012-2014 with an option for reappointment.”
In accepting the designation as chair of NAPH’s strategic planning committee, Gianelli indicated: “I am honored to serve as chair of NAPH’s strategic planning committee, whose goal is to develop NAPH’s future strategic agenda as well as lead in a rebranding effort for our country’s essential safety net hospitals and health systems. I look forward to working with the other members of the committee that includes seasoned public hospital executives from across the United States as well as a representative from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.”
Bruce Siegel, MD, MPH, President/CEO of the NAPH joined Dr. Calhoun in inviting Art Gianelli to chair the committee: “As you know, NAPH is beginning its next strategic planning cycle. We think you would be ideal to chair our new strategic planning committee. This is based on your leadership skills as well as your vision and execution at NuHealth.”
Arthur A. Gianelli is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Nassau Health Care Corporation (d/b/a/ the NuHealth System), a $545 million teaching facility and public safety net provider which operates the Nassau University Medical Center and the A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility; co-operates four family health centers in partnership with the Long Island FQHC, Inc.; runs one school based clinic; is the majority owner of South Ocean Care, Inc.; and is a part owner of Healthfirst, Inc. He has served in this position since June 1, 2006. Previously, Mr. Gianelli served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the NuHealth System. He was appointed to this position on March 8, 2006.
For the prior ten years, Mr. Gianelli served in senior executive positions for two Long Island municipalities. He was Deputy County Executive for Budget and Finance for Nassau County and Director of Operations for the Town of North Hempstead.
Mr. Gianelli serves on several boards of directors, including Regional Policy Council 2 of the American Hospital Association as well as the Executive Committees of Healthfirst and the National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems. He has delivered presentations at conferences across the country on public hospitals, health reform, and public finance. And he has received numerous professional, educational, and civic awards, most recently being designated by the Long Island Press as one of the 50 most influential Long Islanders in 2010.
Mr. Gianelli earned a Bachelor’s Degree in History from St. John’s University, a Master of Arts Degree in Political Science from Brown University, a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Dowling College, and a Master’s Degree in Public Health from Columbia University. Additionally, Mr. Gianelli teaches healthcare and hospital management to graduate students at Hofstra University, Dowling College, and Columbia University.
Mr. Gianelli lives in New Hyde Park, New York with his wife, Nassau County District Court Judge Sharon Gianelli, and his two children, Cameron and Jessica.
ABOUT NAPH
Since the establishment of the first public hospital in the United States in the early 1700s, safety net hospitals and health systems have been an essential part of our nation’s health care delivery system. In the 21st century, safety net hospitals continue their long tradition of quality and service to the community. By delivering care to America’s growing number of working uninsured families, providing world-class trauma and emergency care, preparing for and responding to the threat of terrorism, epidemics, and natural disasters, and training the next generation of doctors, nurses, and dentists—safety net health systems ensure our nation’s communities are healthy and strong. With nearly a third of the U.S. population made up of Hispanic/Latinos, African Americans, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islanders, and American Indian/Alaska Natives, safety net health systems and their employees reflect the diversity of their communities and place an emphasis on the delivery of culturally competent care. American safety net hospitals and health systems stand for quality of care, access for all, and service to the community.
ABOUT NUHEALTH
NuHealth is a Long Island health care organization delivering essential medical care and disease and lifestyle management to everyone at every stage of life. Also known as Nassau Health Care Corporation, NuHealth is a public benefit corporation managing the operations of Nassau Medical Center, A. Holly Patterson Extended Care and a network of Family Health Centers that bring primary and specialty care out into the community. By emphasizing wellness, cultural sensitivity and collaborative efforts with the North Shore-LIJ Health System, NuHealth is working to make good care more affordable and easier to access.
For more information about NuHealth or its Centers of Care, visit www.nuhealth.net.
