South Nassau Communities Hospital President/CEO Joseph A. Quagliata has been named chairman of the Healthcare Association of New York State Board of Trustees for a one-year term that begins Jan. 1. HANYS is the only statewide advocate for more than 550 non-profit and public hospitals, nursing homes, homecare agencies, and other healthcare organizations throughout New York State. HANYS' volunteer Board of Trustees is responsible for managing the Association's activities.