October 10, 2025 News Headlines

This week DOH adopted an amendment to the 12-week rule for foreign medical school graduates and limited permit allowances, expanding the number of physicians who can practice in post-graduate training programs and removing requirements for additional years of post-graduate training for limited permittees. DOH also updated proposed regulations on ionizing radiation to conform with changes to federal requirements and technological changes in imaging and radiation therapy — similar to the previous proposal that expired in April. Stay up to date with HANYS’ regulatory chart.

Trustees must work with leadership to ensure their organizations are resilient, responsive and ready to protect their mission in the face of cyber threats. Read the October edition of Trends to learn tips for overseeing your organization’s cyber resilience and access tools to celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

The Worker’s Compensation Board has updated its Notice of Objection to a Payment of a Bill for Treatment Provided, Form C-8.1B, requiring payers to provide a detailed explanation of their objections to bills for medical treatment. This new form will be mandatory starting Jan. 5.

Standing membership call on state and federal issues
Oct. 14

Leveraging the 1115 waiver to build your workforce pipeline: Career Pathways Training programs
Oct. 15

Workshop for executive assistants and board coordinators
Oct. 15-29

Government relations update
Oct. 17

Leading with purpose: Embedding Lean through Leader Standard Work
Oct. 21

Fiscal policy update
Oct. 23

Understanding the New York State Clinical Staffing Committee Law: Compliance and Enforcement
Oct. 23

A dose of caution: Addressing medication safety in your organization
Oct. 27

Beyond the basics: Retirement and benefits for growing businesses
Oct. 28

Reigniting the human experience in healthcare: Getting back to basics
Oct. 30