November 7, 2025 News Headlines

GRASS provides a unique opportunity for HANYS member governmental affairs representatives to discuss top advocacy priorities and influence the development of 2025 year-end and 2026 state and federal advocacy agendas. Register now to join us at LaGuardia Airport Marriott to support a unified and collective approach to advocacy in support of hospitals, health systems and continuing care providers across the state.

The 30-day extension of a Statewide Disaster Emergency in response to federal actions limiting the availability of COVID-19 vaccines is good until Nov. 30. Guidance documents for COVID-19 vaccines are available on the DOH website.

Leveraging the PACT Collaborative to build a comprehensive harm response program
Nov. 10

Nursing home survey readiness: Improving compliance using critical element pathways
Nov. 13

Fall 2025 HIM User Group meeting
Nov. 13

Introducing MSP Flex™: A scalable, cost-saving staffing solution for small & rural hospitals
Nov. 18

Healthcare Middle Manager Virtual Training
Nov. 18-19

HANYS Sepsis Program: Harnessing the CDC Core Elements to improve sepsis survivor outcomes
Nov. 20

Government relations update
Nov. 21

Understanding TJC’s Accreditation 360: The New Standard
Nov. 21

Standing membership call on state and federal issues
Nov. 25