CHCANYS congratulates Harvey Lawrence, President and CEO of BMS Family Health and WellnessCenters and CHCANYS board member, on his appointment to the Public Health and Health Planning Council (PHHPC) of the NYS Department of Health. PHHPC makes decisions concerning the establishment and transfer of ownership of health care facilities, home care agencies and hospice programs; makes recommendations to the Commissioner of Health concerning major construction projects, service changes, and equipment acquisitions in health care facilities and home care agencies; and advises the Commissioner on issues related to the preservation and improvement of public health.