January 19, 2024 News Headlines
- Joint association survey findings: Policymakers must take action to preserve New Yorkers’ access to care
- Stipend opportunity: Increasing the nursing home CNA workforce pipeline
- HANYS comment letter
- State legislative activity
- HANYS and NYSACC offer Long-term Care Infection Control and Prevention Education
- Round 3 applications for GME slots opens
- Upcoming events
Joint association survey findings: Policymakers must take action to preserve New Yorkers’ access to care
As illustrated by the results of our latest joint association fiscal survey, New York's hospitals and nursing homes continue to face unrelenting fiscal and workforce challenges that threaten access to patient care. State and federal policymakers must act now to maintain existing vital healthcare funding, bolster the healthcare workforce and enact sensible policy changes that enhance patients’ access to care. Most importantly, state lawmakers must make a multi-year commitment to close the Medicaid funding gap.
Stipend opportunity: Increasing the nursing home CNA workforce pipeline
With support from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, HANYS is offering our member nursing homes the opportunity to apply for a stipend of up to $26,000 to help cover the costs of recruiting, onboarding, certifying and training five new certified nursing assistants. Six stipend recipients will receive $1,000 for CNA recruitment and $5,000 for each of five new CNAs onboarded, certified and trained by Dec. 31. Applications open Feb. 1 — learn more at our informational webinar Jan. 31.
HANYS comment letter
Recently, HANYS submitted comments to DFS on pre-proposed network adequacy and access regulations.
State legislative activity
This week the following bill passed both houses:
- Hospital price reporting chapter amendment (A.8507/S.8029)
Please see our summary chart for a complete list of bills of interest that have passed both houses during the 2024 legislative session.
HANYS and NYSACC offer Long-term Care Infection Control and Prevention Education
Geared toward infection prevention, nursing, quality and support staff, this four-part virtual program February - May includes interactive sessions featuring state and national infection control experts discussing topics specifically chosen for long-term care teams. Register today!
Round 3 applications for GME slots opens
CMS is accepting applications through March 31 for Round 3 of the 200 GME slots required under the Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY2025. The full list of prior recipients is available on the CMS DGME webpage. HANYS’ interactive GME policy explainer explores why Medicare-supported GME residency slots are critical to hospitals that train our next generation of physicians.
Upcoming events
Standing membership call on state and federal issues
Jan. 23
Vizient’s Supplier Diversity Program overview
Jan. 24
Fiscal policy update call
Jan. 25
Stipend opportunity: Increasing the nursing home CNA workforce pipeline
Jan. 31
Benefits of automating and integrating revenue cycle with RCM
Feb. 6
Regional state budget briefing | Healthcare Association of Western and Central New York
Feb. 6
Long-term Care Infection Control and Prevention Educational Series
Feb. 7 - May 1
GNYHA/HANYS Joint Budget Briefing
Feb. 7
Establishing boundaries and time management best practices
Feb. 14
Regional state budget briefing | Iroquois Healthcare Alliance
Feb. 15
AI-powered care navigation assistance: Patient and provider benefits
Feb. 15
State budget briefing | Healthcare Trustees of New York State
Feb. 15
Antimicrobial stewardship challenges in FQHCs and community centers
Feb. 15
