January 13, 2023 News Headlines

“We applaud Gov. Hochul for recognizing some of the most significant challenges that threaten the sustainability of our hospitals and healthcare systems today. These challenges are far-reaching and complex, and without new investments and policies to reverse the current trajectory, enduring.” Read her full statement on our website.

HANYS is a part of a coalition exposing how health insurers’ pursuit of profits harms patients, providers and our communities. New Yorkers are fed up with big health insurance company abuses — it’s time that we do something to change the story once and for all. Learn more at patientsfirstalliance.org.

Getting off to a running start in 2023, members of the HANYS leadership team met with new and returning New York members of Congress this week. We look forward to working together with the entire New York delegation to advance the priorities of New York hospitals and healthcare organizations.

Through partnership with FeedMore WNY and D’Youville University, Catholic Health launched the Food Farmacy, a collaborative effort that lets primary care providers link patients at risk for food insecurity to nutritional food; ongoing education regarding diet, exercise and symptom management; and needed support to change behaviors and improve health outcomes. More than just a food pantry, the collaborative focuses on health and wellness through nutrition and increasing access to healthy, fresh food. Learn more in our Member Spotlight.

Successful boards must be highly engaged in the mission and business of their hospital or health system. Learn seven activities that support board engagement, like how to create more engaging and efficient meetings, in the January edition of Trends.  

With ransomware now a direct threat to patient care, providers are scrambling to find affordable, efficient and effective cybersecurity solutions. Censinet delivers total automation for third-party risk management to strengthen cybersecurity and protect patient care from lethal cyber threats.

18 New York hospitals received approximately 38 new GME residency positions effective July 1 — 20% of the 200 slots added by CMS nationwide. Applications for next year’s 200 slots are due March 31. The recently passed federal omnibus spending bill will add another 200 residency positions in 2026, with 100 slots dedicated specifically to psychiatry and psychiatry subspecialties. HANYS thanks Senate Majority Leader Schumer and the entire New York state congressional delegation for their longstanding support of New York’s hospitals and their leadership role in GME training.

The Biden administration renewed the COVID-19 public health emergency this week for an additional 90 days. HANYS continues to work on extending key provisions beyond the PHE’s expiration, building on recent legislative action to extend Hospital at Home and telehealth flexibilities for two years.

Transform compliance into an enterprise-wide, value-creating engine
Jan. 18

Capturing a bigger share of patient revenue: Why the traditional approach to patient payments is ripe for disruption
Jan. 19

Government relations update
Jan. 20

HANYS standing membership call
Jan. 24

HANYS fiscal policy update call
Jan. 26

Government relations update
Feb. 3