Continuing Care Retirement Communities Council Members

Council/Board Name: Continuing Care Retirement Community Council
Member Name Seat & Occupation County of Residence Appointed By
Mark Furnish, Esq DOH Designee
Chair
Albany County NYSDOH Commissioner
J. Brian Nealon, BA Public Member
CEO, Wesley Health Care Center
Saratoga County Governor Nominated/Senate Confirmed
Jennifer Allinson, Esq OAG Designee Albany County NYSDOH Commissioner
Charles Williams, JD NYSOFA Designee Albany County NYSDOH Commissioner
Madeline Lee, MA Resident Consumer (Woodland Pond) Ulster County Governor Nominated/Senate Confirmed
Herbert Friedman, MBA, MS Public Member Nassau County Governor Nominated/Senate Confirmed
Vacant Resident Consumer Governor Nominated/Senate Confirmed
Vacant Public Member Governor Nominated/Senate Confirmed
Vacant Public Member Governor Nominated/Senate Confirmed
Vacant Public Member Governor Nominated/Senate Confirmed
Vacant Public Member Governor Nominated/Senate Confirmed

Process for Filling Vacancies

Vacancies resulting from a Council member's resignation, non-renewal, or the completion of term shall be filled with candidates who meet the requirements of the membership as provided for in NYS Public Health Law §4602(1).

Candidates interested in the vacancy process can reach out to ccrc@health.ny.gov.

Expenses and Reimbursement Information

Members of the CCRC council are reimbursed for the necessary and actual expenses that are incurred in the performance of the council duties.

Expense 2022 2023 2024 est.
H Friedman Travel Reimbursement $241.77 $260.86 $550.00
W. Kaplan Travel Reimbursement $0 $203.88 $0