Two individuals who have served in GNYHA member hospitals and have contributed to the health care of all New Yorkers have retired.

Joseph P. Corcoran, President and Chief Executive Officer of The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary (NYEE) since 1994, retired on July 13, 2007, after a distinguished career in hospital administration in New York City. Prior to joining NYEE, he held senior administrative positions at St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center and Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center. During his tenure at NYEE, Mr. Corcoran was responsible for the expansion of the region's largest dedicated Retina Center, the creation of the soon-to-be opened Ear Institute, and the merger as a member hospital of Continuum Health Partners, Inc. Under Mr. Corcoran's leadership, NYEE also further enhanced its reputation as one of the world's leading specialty hospitals with expanded clinical research, teaching programs, and educational facilities.

"I am proud to have been part of The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary during pivotal points in its long history and health care in general," Mr. Corcoran said upon his retirement. "The future of the Infirmary is bright, and it is in the hands of outstanding administration, medical and support staff."

Harold P. Hogstrom recently retired as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC), which he joined in 2001. Prior to joining HUMC, Mr. Hogstrom was Senior Vice President of NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Center, from 1993 to 2001. He also served at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and New York Hospital as Chief Financial Officer, and at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital as Controller. Under his financial leadership, HUMC's cash reserves increased significantly, days for accounts receivable were reduced by nearly half, and there were double-digit gains from operations in every year. Mr. Hogstrom also bears the distinction of seeing the institution through two hospital mergers. 

Of his years in health care, Mr. Hogstrom, who began his career as an accountant, said, "I went into health care because it's an industry that serves people and is good for your soul and your heart. I spent my whole career in health care and I loved every minute of it. I'm going to miss the people." 

GNYHA is extremely proud to have worked with both of these dedicated individuals and wishes them all the best in the years ahead.