March 20, 2026 News Headlines

HTNYS’ award recognizes hospital and health system board members who exemplify leadership in the boardroom, dedication to improving healthcare for their community and excellence in governance. Help your trustees get the recognition they deserve — submit your nomination by May 11!

HANYS’ Member Updates this week include messaging on the distribution of $140 million in supplemental funding for nursing homes, HANYS’ chart comparing the one-house budgets to the executive’s proposal and compliance notices for nursing homes. See more updates on our website.

Recently HANYS submitted comments to HHS on the ACA Marketplace 2027 proposed rule.

New York state law now permits clinicians to administer or dispense up to 72 hours of methadone or buprenorphine for the management of opioid withdrawal while arranging referral and linkage to care. This update, informally known as the “72-hour rule,” impacts clinicians across the state. Learn more about the implementation of this rule during CEI training for outpatient clinical settings March 25 and April 8.

Care Connections virtual learning series
March 25-April 15

Government relations update
March 27

MCAG settlement recovery opportunities and how to claim them
March 30

Standing membership call on state and federal issues
March 31

HANYS/HAWCNY Privacy and Security Committee series
April 1

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

The role of language barriers in medical liability claims
April 9