August 11, 2023 News Headlines

Healthcare trustees play a pivotal role in guiding organizations during troubled times. Learn four strategies to ensure that governance and leadership are aligned during times of financial distress in the August edition of Trends.

Healthcare Trustees of New York State’s 43rd Annual Trustee Conference is designed to support trustee leadership in a challenging healthcare environment. Make sure your board is set up to succeed by being proactive, engaging in new dialogue and adopting best practices. Register now for the conference, Sept. 21-23 in Saratoga.

CMS suspended the federal independent dispute resolution process following a Texas court’s ruling on Aug. 3 that the departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and the Treasury violated the Administrative Procedure Act by skipping regular notice and comment rulemaking. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas granted summary judgment in favor of the Texas Medical Association, vacating the $350 administrative fee and challenged portions of the IDR rule regarding batching of claims. Follow the latest developments with this and other healthcare cases through HANYS’ Litigation Tracker.

DOH updated the 2023 reimbursement rates for treatment provided under the WCB, Comprehensive Motor Vehicle Reparations Act, Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law and Volunteer Ambulance Workers' Benefit Law. The 2023 Medical Care Fee Schedules are available online.

Applying change management to elicit effective and sustainable improvements
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Partnering with law enforcement
Aug. 16

Addressing health inequities in antimicrobial stewardship
Aug. 17

CIC Exam Preparation Study Group
Aug. 17