July 25, 2025 News Headlines

Their NCLEX Prep Program helps recent grads and employees become licensed nurses. Learn more in our Member Spotlight.

Providers treating patients covered by the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs must sign up for direct deposit (electronic funds transfer) to get paid. The VA paused claims payments for providers who aren’t enrolled in EFT and will resume payments once they enroll. Visit the VA Financial Services Center Customer Engagement Portal to enroll.

HANYS and Cornell University’s Academy for Healthcare Leadership Advancement brings you one-of-a-kind, healthcare-focused executive education you can trust. Invest in yourself, your future and your organization’s success — see a full agenda, register and read our alumni testimonials to see why this program has been going strong for two decades.

EP members with persistent asthma are eligible for a free air conditioner to assist with keeping their homes cool. Individuals must apply for the EP Cooling Program and meet certain eligibility requirements. Given this summer’s extreme heat events, New York State of Health asks providers to share this flyer with patients who may qualify.

This study group includes nine 90-minute, interactive sessions facilitated by infection preventionists from the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, New York State Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Coordinating Council, and organizations throughout New York state. You’ll also receive the APIC Certification Companion, which helps prepare IP professionals planning to take the CIC® exam. Register online.

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Leveraging CANDOR to enhance patient safety and meet CMS’ Patient Safety Structural Measure 
July 31 
 
Key components of the proposed Medicare outpatient payment rule 
July 31 
 
Standing membership call on state and federal issues 
Aug. 5 

CIC® Exam Preparation Study Group 
Aug. 20-Dec. 10 

K9 units in hospitals: Building a framework using best practices 
Aug. 22