February 6, 2026 News Headlines

HANYS’ Member Updates this week include messaging on a shutdown-ending bill that includes HANYS priorities, extension of an EO related to the nurses’ strike and OMIG’s 2026 work plan. See more updates on our website.

This week the following bill passed both houses:

• Medical Aid in Dying chapter amendment - (A.9515/S.8835)

Please use our State Legislation Tracker to see which bills of interest passed both houses, were signed into law or vetoed during the 2026 session.

Join us in Albany Feb. 24 to hear from legislative leaders and meet with your local representatives. Register for HANYS’ Healthcare Advocacy Day today and make your voice heard.

Sections updated in the manual include telehealth waivers, teledentistry, remote patient monitoring, clinic billing by on-site presence and off-site billing guidance for school-based health centers. These policies apply to all New York state Medicaid-enrolled providers and Medicaid Managed Care plans.

Vital Skills for Effective Leadership
Feb. 10-March 3

Regional state budget and policy briefing | Healthcare Association of Western and Central New York
Feb. 11

GNYHA/HANYS joint budget briefing
Feb. 12

Government relations update
Feb. 13

AI workgroup
Feb. 17

Not just an ED problem: Elevating awareness of hospital-onset sepsis
Feb. 19

Healthcare Advocacy Day
Feb. 24

AI governance and management for safe and effective use
Feb. 25

Benefits of joining the 2026 Age-Friendly Health Systems Action Community
Feb. 25

Project TEACH maternal mental health series
Feb. 25-May 21

Using FMEA to identify risk and mitigate the impact of adverse events
Feb. 26