September 19, 2025 News Headlines

After nearly a decade leading HANYS and a more than 45-year-long career in healthcare, HANYS President Bea Grause, RN, JD, has announced her plans to retire in the summer of 2026. HANYS' board of trustees will conduct a comprehensive search for the company’s next president and CEO with the aid of WittKieffer. 

Recently, HANYS submitted comments to CMS in response to its proposed Outpatient Prospective Payment System rule for CY 2026. 

The longtime Vassar Brothers Medical Center trustee was honored for her exceptional leadership of initiatives improving patient experience and clinical outcomes. Watch our video to learn more about Françoise and her dedication to improving healthcare.

Browse photos from last week’s conference that brought together hospital and health system board members from across New York state for three days of learning, collaboration and connection. Like what you see? Save the dates for next year’s conference: Sept. 17-19 at Turning Stone!

Key quality reporting requirements of the FY 2026 IPPS final rule 
Sept. 22 

A3 problem solving: A blueprint for continuous improvement 
Sept. 25 

Standing membership call on state and federal issues 
Sept. 30 

Workshop for executive assistants and board coordinators 
Oct. 1-29 

Optimizing materials management and supply room redesign to maintain cleanliness and compliance 
Oct. 9