IRVING – Officials at TLC Health Network are announcing the appointment of John Eichner, CPA as their new Director of Finance. In this new role, Eichner has been tasked with the managing the overall finances of the health system and provide oversight of the Finance and Patient Accounts departments. Eichner is a Fellow of the Healthcare Financial Management Association® (FHFMA), has more than 15 years experience in the field, and most recently served as Controller at Erie County Medical Center (ECMC).
John Galati, TLC Health Network’s CEO, said he and the Administrative directors are looking forward to beginning this season of progressive achievement with the newest member of the team. “We are very fortunate to have attracted someone of his caliber to our health system,” says Galati. “The experience he has amassed in prior positions with other prominent organizations throughout Western New York should serve TLC well as we continue reorganizing for future growth and success.”
Prior to his most recent position at ECMC, Eichner served in several key financial posts with Olean General Hospital and Upper Allegheny Health System. He also obtained significant professional experience on staff with Lumsden McCormick, LLP, one of the largest financial services and management firms in Western New York. Eichner’s educational background includes a Bachelors of Science in Accounting from the State University of New York College at Fredonia and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license from New York State. His professional activities include being a committee member of the New York Society of CPAs and a Chapter President and Yerger Award Winner for the Healthcare Financial Management Association.
TLC Health Network provides quality health care services to families across Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, southern Erie County and surrounding communities. Its facilities include Lake Shore Health Care Center in Irving, Gowanda Urgent Care & Medical Center and Forestville Primary Care. For more information, visit www.TLCHealth.org.