October 23, 2026 News Headlines

HANYS’ new interactive ZIP code-level analysis shows the population in your communities subject to Medicaid work requirements mandated by H.R. 1. We encourage hospitals to use this tool as a starting point to review the potential impact in your area and coordinate community outreach and support services.

When nursing leaders learn from one another, hospitals and communities benefit. That’s why Catholic Health (Long Island) Mercy Hospital's Christopher Ruppert decided to share challenges he’s faced with members of the Nursing Initiative Learning Collaborative, which helps hospitals across New York build stronger nursing programs through shared expertise, peer support and innovation. Read our story to learn more about the collaborative, extended to a second year with support from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation.

HANYS’ recent Member Updates include messaging on an IRS proposed rule implementing H.R. 1 premium tax credit provisions and PHP vulnerabilities. See more updates on our website.

One organization will be awarded $1 million annually for five years to establish the resource center to support hospitals with the upcoming staffing mandate for certified sexual assault forensic examiners. Learn more and apply on the DOH website.

Workshop for executive assistants and board coordinators
Oct. 27-Nov. 10

Standing membership call on state and federal issues
Oct. 27

Hospital Strategies to Improve Sepsis Outcomes: Recommendations from a multi-society consensus panel
Oct. 29

Montefiore Medical Group's journey scaling self-service
Oct. 29

Cyber incident response: Who owns the first hour?
Oct. 30

Turning incidents into insights: How healthcare organizations are enhancing violence prevention efforts
Nov. 3

Inside the workforce playbook: What hospitals tried in 2026, what worked and what comes next
Nov. 5

HANYS’ Caring for Caregivers Pilot: Lessons learned from Western New York
Nov. 12