Press Releases & Statements
March 2023
February 2023
January 2023
- Statement on Gov. Hochul’s veto of “wrongful death” bill
- NY healthcare associations’ reports: Continued collaboration improves patient care
- HANYS highlights hospitals’ economic and community impacts in updated reports
- Statement on Gov. Hochul’s 2023 State of the State
- HANYS announces 2023 board chair, officers and executive committee members
December 2022
October 2022
- HANYS honors Mohawk Valley Health System with 2022 Community Health Improvement Award
- 44 New York facilities designated Age-Friendly Health Systems with HANYS' support
July 2022
June 2022
- HANYS recognizes Richard Gottfried and Kenneth Roberts with 2022 Distinguished Service Award
- HANYS health equity initiative identifies 3 target regions; kicks off “We Ask Because We Care” series
February 2022
January 2022
- HANYS awarded Mother Cabrini Health Foundation grant
- Statement on Governor Hochul’s 2022-2023 budget proposal
- Statement on 2022 State of the State address
- HANYS announces 2022 board chair, officers and executive committee members
December 2021
- HANYS awards 2021 Pinnacle Award to NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
- HANYS awards 2021 Pinnacle Award to Catholic Health
- HANYS awards 2021 Pinnacle Award to Garnet Health Medical Center - Catskills
November 2021
October 2021
- HANYS Marketplace™ connects healthcare organizations with trusted vendors to meet pressing needs
- HANYS-led program participants achieve IHI‘s Age-Friendly Health System designation
September 2021
- HANYS partners with Nexxt to help manage staffing challenge
- HANYS honors Northwell Health with 2021 Community Health Improvement Award
August 2021
June 2021
May 2021
April 2021
- HANYS’ new white paper sounds alarm on discharge delays affecting patients with complex care needs
- Statement on proposed healthcare staffing legislation
- Statement on voting rights in America
March 2021
January 2021
- Statement on Governor Cuomo’s 2021-2022 budget proposal
- Statement on Gov. Cuomo’s 2021 State of the State address
- Statement on the attack on the U.S. Capitol
- HANYS and UAlbany to launch minority health disparities webinar series Jan. 13
- HANYS announces 2021 board chair and officers
December 2020
- HANYS recognizes Kevin Dahill with 2020 Distinguished Service Award
- Statement from HANYS regarding hospital collaboration
- Statement on first COVID-19 vaccinations in New York state
- New healthcare association to serve Western and Central New York hospitals and health systems
October 2020
- HANYS to Provide Hospital Quality Improvement Services for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- HANYS honors UR Medicine Jones Memorial Hospital with 2020 Community Health Improvement Award
- HANYS announces 2020 Pinnacle Award Winners
September 2020
July 2020
June 2020
- HANYS announces infection prevention-focused partnership with PURPLESUN™
- Statement on recent protests
May 2020
April 2020
- Statement on DFS Supplemental Circular Letter
- Statement on first distribution from CARES Act Provider Relief Fund
- HANYS announces voluntary ventilator redistribution plan to support statewide COVID-19 response
- Statement on executive order allowing state to redistribute equipment
March 2020
- Statement on DOH’s interim guidance for COVID-19 testing
- Statement on New York’s first COVID-19 case
February 2020
January 2020
- Statement on Governor Cuomo’s 2020-2021 budget proposal
- Statement on Governor Cuomo’s 2020 State of the State Address
- HANYS announces 2020 board chair and officers
December 2019
November 2019
- New York’s hospitals and health systems working with the state to address public health threat of vaping
- HANYS issues new report on hospital report cards
October 2019
September 2019
August 2019
- HANYS’ advocacy helps consumers: New York takes steps to clarify insurance coverage, streamline processes
- Statement on the final public charge rule
- Once again, gun violence claims innocent lives
June 2019
- Statement on President Trump’s executive order on price and quality transparency
- HANYS honors Montefiore Health System with 2019 Community Health Improvement Award
- Kemp Hannon receives HANYS’ 2019 Distinguished Service Award
- HANYS recognizes hospitals for improving quality of care and patient safety
- It’s no accident: New York State health system performance rank jumps 10 places
March 2019
February 2019
- Statement regarding the governor's amended budget proposal
- HANYS President Bea Grause urges Legislature to protect and invest in New York’s healthcare system
January 2019
- Statement regarding Gov. Cuomo‘s executive budget proposal
- HANYS announces 2019 board chair and officers
December 2018
November 2018
- HANYS awarded New York State Health Foundation Patients as Partners grant
- Statement against gun violence
October 2018
- Hospital volunteer programs recognized for commitment to communities
- New reports show hospitals’ commitment to infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship
- Statement regarding the mandated nurse staffing ratios ballot initiative in Massachusetts
September 2018
August 2018
June 2018
- HANYS honors Unity Hospital with 2018 Community Health Improvement Award
- Stephens Mundy receives HANYS’ 2018 Distinguished Service Award
- HANYS recognizes hospitals for improving quality of care and patient safety
- Statement regarding hospital staffing
- Statement regarding New York’s single payer legislation
- Statement regarding New York hospitals’ commitment to infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship
May 2018
April 2018
- Statement regarding the governor’s proposal to address maternal mortality
- HANYS and MLMIC collaborate with aim to reduce patient harm
February 2018
- HANYS announces establishment of "The Adell Y. Smith HANYS Healthcare Leadership Scholarship" for graduate students of University at Albany’s School of Public Health
January 2018
- Sandi Toll joins HANYS as general counsel
- Statement regarding the executive budget proposal
- New York Healthcare’s Puerto Rico Relief Fund contributes $1 million to Puerto Rico Community Foundation
- HTNYS elects 2018 officers
- Statement regarding Gov. Cuomo’s 2018 State of the State address
October 2017
- Hospital volunteers recognized for commitment to communities
- Statement regarding President Trump’s decision to end CSR payments
- Statement regarding President Trump’s executive order on association health plans
September 2017
- Hospitals across New York State donate millions to Puerto Rico hospitals, healthcare workers and their families
- Statement on the Graham-Cassidy ACA repeal bill
- HTNYS presents Trustee Leadership and Advocacy Award to William K. Buscaglia Jr.
August 2017
July 2017
- Statement regarding the Senate vote on ACA repeal
- Statement regarding the failure of the U.S. Senate’s ACA repeal bill
- Courtney Burke appointed COO of HANYS
- Statement on the U.S. Senate’s revised ACA repeal bill
June 2017
- Statement on the U.S. Senate’s ACA repeal bill
- HANYS recognizes hospitals for improving quality of care and patient safety
- HANYS honors hospitals for community health initiatives
- HANYS honors Joseph McDonald with Distinguished Service Award
- Ken Schoetz appointed president of Western New York Healthcare Association
- Statement on Gov. Cuomo’s emergency regulations to protect healthcare for New Yorkers
May 2017
- Statement on the Congressional Budget Office score of AHCA
- Statement on President Trump’s proposed 2018 federal budget
- HANYS celebrates National Hospital Week
- Statement regarding House approval of the AHCA
April 2017
- Loretta Willis promoted to vice president of HANYS’ Quality division
- Statement regarding enactment of the 2017-2018 state budget
- HANYS and HTNYS encouraging New Yorkers to register to donate organs during National Donate Life Month
March 2017
- Statement regarding The Empire State Equity Act
- New York hospitals are committed to infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship
- HANYS to host Healthcare Summit on ACA: What’s Next
- HANYS urges Congress moving forward to prioritize meaningful healthcare coverage for all
- Saving lives: New York’s hospitals rise to sepsis challenge
- Statement regarding the new ACA repeal bill
February 2017
January 2017
- Statement regarding the governor’s budget proposal
- Statement regarding the governor’s State of the State presentations
- HANYS to serve as a New York State Practice Transformation Technical Assistance Contractor
- Repealing the ACA could cost Rochester area hospitals up to $1.4 billion
- Joint statement by the Greater New York Hospital Association, HANYS and our regional partners
December 2016
November 2016
- RRHA family of companies announces reorganization, promotions and welcomes new hires
- Statement regarding the election
October 2016
- HANYS presents 2016 Auxiliary of the Year Award
- HANYS and GNYHA selected to continue improvements in patient safety
September 2016
July 2016
June 2016
- Rochester hospitals honored for population health efforts
- HANYS honors Dennis Whalen for decades of service
- New York’s hospitals recognized for quality improvement programs
May 2016
- New York’s hospitals address critical mental health needs
- New York’s primary care provider shortage threatens healthcare reform success
April 2016
March 2016
- Statement from coalition of healthcare providers: Any minimum wage increase must be fully funded
- Healthcare leaders urge lawmakers to protect access to care
