March 13, 2026 News Headlines

Dr. Quatroche currently serves as CEO of the Erie County Medical Center Corporation, where he has held executive-level positions since 2004. He will join HANYS in mid-June. Read the full announcement on our website.

What’s made life better for your patients, employees or community? HANYS is inviting up to ten members to share their “One Cool Thing” with statewide hospital and health system colleagues in-person during our June 24-26 Annual Membership Conference in Saratoga Springs. Learn more and submit your nomination by April 1!

HANYS’ Member Updates this week include messaging on payments to nursing homes, the release of the one-house budget proposals, submitting comments to HRSA to protect 340B and the Stryker cyberattack. See more updates on our website.

HANYS’ Sepsis Program is a concrete step your team can take to reinvigorate your commitment to delivering high-quality, safe patient care. It’s not too late to join! This five-part series runs through July 8 and focuses on sepsis education for patients, caregivers and staff; comprehensive discharge planning for sepsis survivors; and improved coordination of post-hospital sepsis care. Learn more and register on our website.

Standing membership call on state and federal issues
March 17

Care Connections virtual learning series
March 18-April 15

Epic EMR Workgroup
March 19

HIM user group meeting
March 19

Understanding new PAMA clinical lab reporting requirements
March 19

Project TEACH maternal mental health series
March 19-May 21

MCAG settlement recovery opportunities and how to claim them
March 30

HANYS/HAWCNY Privacy and Security Committee series
April 1

Enhancing HOBSI prevention: Data-driven strategies and continuous improvement
April 2